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Convergent Body from Body dialog box

Polygon Body
Select Bodies Lets you select the polygon body from which to create the convergent body.
Target Part
Target Part Lets you specify the part file in which to store the new CAD convergent body.Parent of FEMCreates the new convergent body in the part file from which the FEM file was created.Component of CAD BodyCreates the new convergent body as an unparametereized feature of the idealized part or a component of the associated CAD assembly.NewLets you create a new part file in which to store the new convergent body.ExistingCreates the new convergent body in the part file that you select.
Settings
Associate to Convergent Body Available if Target Part is set to Parent of FEM or Component of CAD Body and the source polygon body is a manifold body.Associates the polygon body to the convergent body. When you select this check box, if the polygon body changes, the software updates the associated convergent body.For more information, see Associating a polygon body to the CAD convergent-type sheet or solid body.
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