Carve out implicit bodies ("tools") from another implicit body
("target").
A new implicit body is created that envelopes any volume that falls within any
target but not within any tools. It is equivalent to a logical NOT negation.You will
select two sets of implicit bodies, which must intersect.
- The target is the body being carved.
- The tools are the bodies doing the carving.
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On the Implicit Modeling ribbon, select the
Subtract tool.
- Optional:
For Visualization Quality, select from
Low to Very High quality,
which corresponds to a low to very high density of elements. A higher quality
produces sharper geometry features but is more computationally intensive. When
creating a complicated function, it’s recommended to work using a lower quality
and then switch to a higher quality after the function is complete.
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Select one target body. If you wish to subtract a tool from multiple target
bodies, the target bodies should be combined using the Combine tool
beforehand.
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Select one or more tool bodies. All tool bodies will be automatically combined
prior to subtracting them from the target body.
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In the guide panel, select a type of Transition:
- Sharp
- Fillet: If you selected this option, define the
fillet Radius. The fillet radius can be
entered directly, controlled using a variable or driven by a field
(field-driven design)
- Chamfer: If you selected this option, define the
chamfer Distance. The setback of the chamfer can
be entered directly, controlled using a variable or driven by a field
(field-driven design).
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Click OK.