### 2.1.14. Solid Models

The Solid Model feature creates a layered solid element model from a composite shell model. The solid element model can be integrated into a Workbench workflow or exported for use outside of Workbench. Analysis of a Composite Solid Model explains the Solid Model workflow in Workbench, and Guide to Solid Modeling provides general information on solid modeling.

The settings for the solid model generation are adjusted under the Solid Model context menu item Properties. The Solid Model Properties dialog covers what element sets are extruded, the extrusion method, drop-off elements handling and numbering offsets among other things.

Extrusion Guides, Snap To, and Cut-off Geometries can be used to shape the Solid Model in a desired way. They are specified in the respective subfolders in the Solid Model tree view. The Analysis Plies sub-folder shows which Analysis Plies are incorporated in the Solid Model.

Figure : Solid Model Feature in the Tree View

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