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Breaking the Instance (copy/Paste)

Breaking the Instance (copy/Paste)

Breaking the Instance (copy/Paste)

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Nx 4.0.4.2.MP6

have copied and pasted a number of Features... I checked the 'instance of original' during the paste but now find I need to adjust the geometry of only one
? - is it possible to break the 'instance' making the feature unique that I can then adjust ...

regards .... gary

RE: Breaking the Instance (copy/Paste)

Depending on the type of edit, I would look at the Direct Modeling tools at...

Insert -> Direct Modeling ->...

...where you can edit the topology (geometry) of the model overriding the features.  For example you can use 'Resize Face' to change the size of a Hole or a Boss.  'Reblend Face' to edit the size of an Edge Blend.  'Move Region' to change the size of something by moving a face.  'Simplify' for removing faces, like deleting a Hole or removing a Blend.

Anyway, take a look at the documentation for Direct Modeling.  There should be some examples there of what you can do using this tool.

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