Open Solids

The think3 application uses the term Open Solids in the largest sense: they can be "Closed" (they would hold water inside) or "Open" (a skin, that behaves as a solid). Let's see what this really means, and what the advantages are in terms of power, flexibility and productivity.

• What is a solid, what is an open solid
  Solids can be "Closed" (they would hold water inside) or "Open" (a skin, that behaves as a solid).

 
• Why Open Solids are important
  Open solids are one of the major features of the think3 application. Let's see why.

 
• How to create Open Solids
  Open solids give us a new hybrid arena to work in. The think3 application gives us powerful tools to manipulate solids, surfaces, and everything in between. Let's see how open solids can be created.

 
• When you do need a (closed) solid, when you don't
  At times you can do without a closed solid. At times you can't.

 
• Open vs non-manifold
  This article will explain the difference between a "non-manifold solid"  and an "open solid."

Related Topics

• What is a non-manifold solid
• Open vs. non-manifold