Creating a Workpiece

1. Open the Tools tab and click Create Workpiece in the Manufacturing group.
2. Use the Select tool guide to select a body or use the Select Face tool guide to select faces
   • You can select more than one body
   • The Workpiece will enclose all selected bodies
3. Make your selection.
   The Workpiece is previewed.
4. (Optional) Choose a Workpiece type
   • Box (the default)
   • Cylinder
5. (Optional) Change the Workpiece dimensions
   • Set the Default cushion - Enter a percentage based on the size of the selection. This will be the amount of clearance around the selection.
   • Choose Symmetric dimensions - Applies symmetry to center the selection in the workpiece. When checked OFF, you can have uneven clearance around the selection.
6. (Optional) Orient the Workpiece
   1. Click the Set Orientation tool guide
   2. Select an edge to align the nearest face of the box or the axis of the cylinder
7. Click Complete to create the Workpiece

A finished Workpiece