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problem with solidify function

problem with solidify function

problem with solidify function

(OP)
I made a solid tube using the variable sweep function.  This tube passes though a surface of revolution.  When I try to use the 'solidify' function to trim the tube to the surface, the 'trouble shooter' popup appears, and the operation fails.  There is a message saying, 'single edged curve' or something to that effect.  Any words of wisdom out there?

RE: problem with solidify function

It sounds as though the revolved surface does not completely intersect the sweep.

Does it point you to the edge in question?

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RE: problem with solidify function

(OP)
It does completely intersect.  I tried cutting the tube with a plane, and that works.  But the revolved surface does not.  I even tried making an extruded surface by using the edge of the revolved surface, but that fails too.

RE: problem with solidify function

Maybe then you can try making the Sweep as a surface (with capped ends) and then merge that with the revolved surface. As long as the resulting merge is a fully closed surface, you should then be able to solidify it.

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