Compare Geometry compares two parts (or two configurations of the same part) and identifies differences between two versions of the same part. Compare Geometry performs both face comparison and volume comparison. You can compare two assemblies for volume comparison only.
Face Comparison. Compares the geometry of corresponding faces of the reference part and modified part, and finds the differences. Faces in both parts are classified into:
Modified and unique faces are highlighted in different colors in the graphics area. Identical faces retain their original color.
Volume Comparison. Compares the reference part (or assembly) to the modified part (or assembly) to find:
common volume
material added
material removed
Volume comparison results are shown in the new Volume Comparison of <Reference Document> and <Modified Document> window. Common volume, material removed, or material added are shown in different colors.
Results of both face and volume comparisons are summarized in the Compare Geometry: Results dialog box.
Compare Geometry works on both solid models and surface models. You can compare two surface models for face comparison only.