Check the box in the property manager. If the surfaces perfectly enclose a space, SOLIDWORKS will automatically convert it into a single solid body.
: If your solid is already modeled but needs to be recognized as a sheet metal feature, use the Convert to Sheet Metal tool. Select the base face. Specify sheet thickness and bend radius. Select edges for the bends. Troubleshooting
To convert a surface or complex geometry into a in SOLIDWORKS (which appears to be the CAD software relevant to your file type), you can use several standard methods depending on your starting geometry. Common Methods to Create a Solid Body sc24855-SFCOE.rar
: Used when multiple surfaces enclose a volume. Go to the Surfaces tab and select Knit Surface . Select all the surfaces that form the closed volume.
Check the option to convert the patched enclosure into a solid immediately. Check the box in the property manager
: If a solid fails to form, your surfaces may have small gaps or "naked edges." Use the Check tool (under Evaluate) to find "Open surfaces" or "Invalid faces."
: Best for turning a single surface into a solid with a specific thickness. Select the Thicken command from the Surfaces tab. Select the surface body you want to thicken. Select the base face
Choose the direction (inside, outside, or mid-plane) and set the desired thickness.