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Quilt/Body Evolution Tree
In the Quilt/Body Evolution Tree you can view a list of all active bodies or quilts present in a model and their contributing features. In this tree, the evolution of geometry and relationship to other bodies or quilts defined by boolean and transition features such as Boolean, Merge, Thicken, Solidify and so on is presented as a hierarchical tree structure underneath each feature.
To Display the Quilt/Body Evolution Tree
In the Model Tree, click > , and the Quilt/Body Evolution Tree appears adjacent to the Model Tree.
The top node of the Quilt/Body Evolution Tree represents the entire model and is the part file that is open in the active window.
The following icons appear in the Quilt/Body Evolution Tree:
—Expand all the branches in the Quilt/Body Evolution Tree.
—Collapse all the branches in the Quilt/Body Evolution Tree.
—Show or hide the contributing features of bodies or quilts in the tree, in addition to boolean and transition features that are always shown. By default, the contribution features are shown in the tree.
—Show a snapshot of the body or quilt geometry that resulted from the selected feature. By default, this option is enabled, and the snapshot of the body or quilt automatically appears in the graphics window.
—Specify the tree options like Tree Visibility, Settings, and Interactions.
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