This section explains how to use the Virtual Topology toolset to remove small details from a part or a part instance prior to meshing and how to restore small details without deleting the virtual topology. The following topics are covered:

• “Creating virtual topology automatically,” Section 75.6.1

• “Combining faces,” Section 75.6.2

• “Combining edges,” Section 75.6.3

• “Ignoring edges and vertices,” Section 75.6.4

• “Restoring entities that were replaced by virtual topology,” Section 75.6.5