Create a surface from supplied .STEP file to surface cut with 1

[oonker]

Hello all,

I am attempting to recreate a part supplied by a plant which came to me in .step format. There is no design history, so I have no clue as to how some features were created. My question is: Is it possible to create a surface, or just use the whole solid body, to cut with? We have a similar construction of this part in our company CAD system, but there are some features that are not easily replicated. How would I go about performing an action like this? Detailed instructions appreciated

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Simplest method would be to insert the part into another part, position to suit using the mates option, then use the Combine function with the Subtract option.

Another method...
Create a zero offset surface (or delete unwanted faces) & use that to Cut With Surface.

 

[oonker]

Awesome! Thank you!! One of the other designers was also able to assist me with this as well. The main problem I was running into was that the "solid body" was hollow and really not solid. I had to check the import surfaces box to get it to import. Thanks for your help!