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Step 4: Launch the SpaceClaim Program
Right-click on the Geometry Cell and choose Properties from its context menu to
bring up the Properties of Schematic A3: Geometry panel. In the Properties
panel under Basic Geometric Options, make sure that Surface Bodies is
checked to enable surface modeling. Also, select 2D for Analysis Type in the
panel. Next, double-click on the Geometry cell to launch SpaceClaim.

Step 5: Create Surface Sketch
To customize units, select the SpaceClaim Options from the File menu to view
the SpaceClaim Options window. In the Options window, set Meters as the
unit for Length, and set Minor grid spacing to 0.02 m. Right-click anywhere
in the Graphics Window, and click Select New Sketch Plane from the drop-
down context menu.