12.1.12. Surface Group Command

A surface group enables you to create a locator consisting of multiple surface locators.

The following characteristics of user surface groups will be discussed:


Note:  There are several ways to insert a surface group:

  • From the menu bar, select Insert > Location > Surface Group.

  • From the toolbar, select Location > Surface Group.

  • Depending on the context, you may be able to perform an insert from the shortcut menu in the tree view.


12.1.12.1. Surface Group: Geometry Tab

12.1.12.1.1. Domains

The Domains setting selects the domains in which the surface group will exist. For details, see Domains.

12.1.12.1.2. Locations

The Locations setting specifies a location or locations on which to plot the Surface Group. For details, see Locations.

12.1.12.2. Surface Group: Color Tab

The color settings can be changed by clicking the Color tab. For details, see Color Tab.

12.1.12.3. Surface Group: Render Tab

The rendering settings can be changed by clicking the Render tab. For details, see Render Tab.

12.1.12.4. Surface Group: View Tab

The View tab is used for creating or applying predefined Instance Transforms for a wide variety of objects.

For details on changing the view settings, see View Tab.