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To combine regions by finding intersections
1 From the Modify menu, choose Solids Editing ➤ Intersect.
2 Select one region of the intersection.
3 Select another intersecting region.
You can select regions in any order to find their intersection.
4 Continue selecting regions or press
ENTER to end the command.
AutoCAD converts the selected regions to a new region defined by the
intersection of the selected regions.
Command line
INTERSECT
Create 3D Objects
Objects in 3D have thickness or elevation along the Z axis.
Overview of 3D Objects
Although 3D models can be more difficult and time-consuming to create
than 3D views of 2D objects, 3D modeling has several advantages. You can
■ View the model from any vantage point
■ Generate reliable standard and auxiliary 2D views automatically
■ Create 2D profiles (SOLPROF)
■ Remove hidden lines and do realistic shading
■ Check interference
■ Export the model to create an animation
■ Do engineering analysis
■ Extract manufacturing data