In this SOLIDWORKS tutorial we cover several tools, commands, and techniques for editing imported models that do not contain parametric features.

The Direct Editing toolset includes features such as Move Face, Delete Face, Move/Copy Bodies, Split, and Combine, which are essential for working with imported Inventor, Creo, Catia, Solid Edge, and NX files, as well as neutral formats such as STEP, IGES, Parasolid, and ACIS.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:31 Model Import and Setup
2:14 Move Face
4:47 Delete Face
6:48 Split
7:46 Move/Copy Bodies
9:47 Combine
10:47 Delete/Keep Body
11:51 Summary of Direct Editing Tools

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