Working with non-manifold solids

Non-manifold solids are a representation of solids that are not "real solids" as real workpieces. They add a lot of power and flexibility in solid modeling. They may be at times a result of a incorrect modeling step, or an unexpected result in turning legacy surfaces into solid.
However, what is really important is to be aware of their behavior, and to take advantage of it as a unique and powerful think3 feature.  

• What is a non-manifold solid
  Understanding the meaning and the behaviors of non-manifold solids.
   
• What is a multishell object
  Understanding the meaning of multishell object.
   
• Open vs. non manifold solids
  This article will explain the difference between "non-manifold solids"  and "open solids."

• How to work with non-manifold solids
  You have a non manifold solid for a reason! Regardless of what caused this situation, in many cases  you may ignore this problem and go ahead keeping the solid as it is. This is one interesting feature of the think3 application. Let's analyze some scenarios:
  1. Performing Booleans with open solids
  2. Applying features to a non-manifold object
  3. Creating a 2D drawing from a non-manifold object
   
• Locating open (disconnected) edges
  When dealing with open solids, sometimes it is  important to precisely locate the edges in which a solid is open. Let's see how to do that.

Related Topics

• Open Solids