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     This task shows you to close surfaces. | |||
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     Open the CloseSurface.CATPart document. | |||
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 Two contextual commands creating the object you need are available from the Object to close field: 
 If you create any of these elements, the application then displays the corresponding icon next to the Object to close field. Clicking this icon enables you to edit the element. 
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     Hybrid DesignWhen adding a surface-based feature or a surface feature modifying another surface-based feature or surface belonging to the same body, Part Design features based on that second feature then reference the new added feature. In other words, a replace operation is automatically performed. For an example, refer to Creating Splits.  | 
   
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