Creating the Top Surface

You can create a top surface from the virtual stacking.

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  1. From the Solids and Top Surfaces from Plies section of the action bar, click Top Surface From Virtual Stacking .
  2. Select the virtual stacking.
  3. Select From Generated Plies.
    The top surface matches the plies.
  4. Click Compute Analysis and the required options.

    A view of Iso-Thickness Areas (in green, with height), junction lines (in white) and ITPs if any (in yellow) is displayed according to the selected options.

  5. Click Apply, then OK.
    A top surface is generated. It is editable for update.