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that do not overlap and creates a composite solid from the common
volume.
Create Composites from Mixed Object Types
In addition to creating composite objects from the same object types, you can
also create composites from mixed surfaces and solids.
■ Mixed intersections. Combining a solid and a surface through intersection
results in a surface.
■ Mixed subtractions. Subtracting a 3D solid from a surface results in a
surface. However, you cannot subtract a surface from a 3D solid object.
■ Mixed unions. You cannot create a union between 3D solid and surface
objects.
You cannot combine solids with mesh objects. However, you can convert
them to 3D solids in order to combine them with solids.
If a selection set of mixed objects contains regions, the regions are ignored.
To combine objects
1 Click Home tab ➤ Solid Editing panel ➤ Union.
2 Select the 3D solid, surface, or region objects to combine. Press Enter.
To subtract objects from one another
1 Click Home tab ➤ Solid Editing panel ➤ Subtract.
2 Select the 3D solid, surface, or region to subtract from. Press Enter.
3 Select the 3D solid, surface, or region to subtract. Press Enter.
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