Creating composite solids

You can create composite three-dimensional solids by combining, subtracting, and finding the intersection of two or more solids.

To combine solids

1. Do one of the following:
• Choose Modify > Solid Editing > Union.
• On the Solids Editing toolbar, click the Union tool ().
• Type union and then press Enter.
2. Select the entities to combine.

Select the entities to combine (A and B).	The resulting combined solid.

To subtract solids

1. Do one of the following:
• Choose Modify > Solid Editing > Subtract.
• On the Solids Editing toolbar, click the Subtract tool ().
• Type subtract and then press Enter.
2. Select the entities to subtract.

Select the entities to subtract (A and B).	The resulting solid.

To intersect solids

1. Do one of the following:
• Choose Modify > Solid Editing > Intersect.
• On the Solids Editing toolbar, click the Intersect tool ().
• Type intersect and then press Enter.
2. Select the entities to intersect.

Select the entities to intersect (A and B).	The resulting solid.

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