optimize face

[danlamb]

In synchronous modelling what is optimize face and how does it work?

 

[JohnRBaker]

While in the Optimize Face dialog, press the 'F1' key and you'll be taken to the NX Help document for this function.

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[Toost]

As noted on the popup, NX will attempt to simplify / replace the underlying math of the face, if possible, merge faces if possible, tighten tolerances , identify blend faces etc.

An example of this , some cad systems model cylindrical faces as two 180 degree halves, If there in the imported model are two adjacent faces which both are of the type "cylindrical" , same center axis, same radius, NX can merge these into 1 cylindrical face.

another example, If the optimize face function finds a tangent continuous transition face between two faces, NX will try verify if this is a blend or not, if the cross section shape is close to circular, It can be classified as a blend. ( maybe the math of that face is also changed into a NX Blend.)

Typically you use the optimize face on imported data to make it more "NX native" and thereby easier to edit.

Regards,
Tomas

 

[Tingsryd]

It's a nice function but be careful using it. I have seen it change the model more so than Join Face. I recommend trying it out but keep a close eye on the result.

NX9

 

[Tingsryd]

I should have said IMO it does behave differently than Join Face for face removal. The doc on it is somewhat sparse so you'll have to check it out on a model for specific behavior.

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