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Shrinkwrap Parts

A shrinkwrap part uses the derived component mechanism to create a
simplified part file from an assembly. The Shrinkwrap command uses rule
based face and component removal and hole patching to simplify an assembly.
A shrinkwrap surface composite (the default setting) uses less memory and
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Multi-body parts are used to control complex curves across
multiple parts in plastic part design or organic models.
A multi-body part is a central design composed of features
contained in bodies that can be exported as individual part
files.
You can insert components into a multi-body part file with
the Derived Component command. Use the Combine
command to perform Boolean operations.
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