Surface masks

Last updated: 2021-06-29

Total video time: 02:37

Exercise files: srfc-msk-data-begin-c3d20.zip

Start with 12345678\Design\Surfaces\Surf-Ex.dwg

srfc-msk-01.mp4 2:37

Surface masks are meant to cover up or obscure the surface definition in an area without removing surface triangles from the definition.

Info: Only allowed one mask per surface.

  1. Toolspace > Prospector tab, expand Surfaces > expand Exist (surface file) > right-click Masks > Create Mask...

  2. Select objects: select closed polyline shape Enter

  3. Create Mask dialog box

    1. Properties box > Information > Name: Mask 1

    2. Masking box > Mask type: Inside

      Info: Inside mask will cover everything inside the selected polyline shape. Outside mask will cover everything outside the selected polyline shape.

    1. OK