Subtracting and retaining solids

Module(s): 3D Modeling

You can use the Subtract and Retain Solid tool to remove the common volume of one solid from another. The intersecting solid/surface is retained in the process. This tool can also be applied to 3D surfaces.

Note: The solids retain their properties and attributes.

To remove the common volume of one solid from another while retaining the intersecting solid

1. Click Subtract and Retain Solid (How).
   

   Activate Subtract and Retain Solid in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Create Bonus Tools 3D Modeling

   • Palette: Tools Create area in the following module(s):

   3D Modeling

   • Configuration: Design Boolean Solids flyout
2. Start by selecting the solid or surface from which a volume is to be subtracted.
3. Select the intersecting or overlapping solid(s) or 3D surfaces. If required, use the brackets feature.

   The intersecting solids/surfaces are retained in the process.

   Note: You can use 3D solids to remove the common volume of a 3D surface; but this is not possible vice versa.

   

   (A) 1st solid
   (B) 2nd solid