Define the Layup Surface
A layup surface is defined by selecting an individual surface, a complete quilt, or multiple surfaces of the same quilt or body. You can define only one layup surface in a Composite feature. The origin of the rosette and the curves defining the boundaries of the plies must lie on the layup surface.
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When you select multiple surfaces to define the layup surface, it is recommended that you select surfaces that have tangential continuity between them. It helps the solidification feature to work correctly. To learn how to use the Connection Analysis tool to verify that the surfaces are free from non-tangent connections, see Analyzing Connections in Surfacing.
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Define the layup surface as follows:
1. Click 
Layup Surface. The Layup Surface dialog box opens.
Layup Surface. The Layup Surface dialog box opens.2. Select a surface, a quilt, or connected surfaces of the same body, to serve as the layup surface.
3. Click Flip to flip the stacking direction.
4. Click OK.