Objective:
Learn what Boolean Operations are and how to use them.
Applies to:
- Implicits
Procedure:
1. Boolean Union: The boolean union block allows you to join multiple Implicit bodies together with an optional blend.
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- Select the Boolean Union block under the Modeling tab in the ribbon
- In the 0: and 1: inputs in the Implicit Body List block, drag and drop the Implicit bodies you want to join together
- To apply a fillet, adjust the Blend radius input
- To join more than 2 bodies, click on the + button in the upper right-hand corner of the Implicit Body List block
- You cannot change the angle on the Chamfered or Rounded blend type
2. Boolean Subtract: The Boolean Subtract block allows you to subtract one (or multiple) Implicit bodies from another with an optional blend.
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- Select the Boolean Subtract block under the Modeling tab in the ribbon
- In the Primary Body drag and drop the Implicit body you want to subtract from
- In the 0: input in the Implicit Body List block, drag and drop the Implicit body you want to subtract with
- To apply a fillet, adjust the Blend radius input
- To subtract with more than 1 body, click on the + button in the upper right-hand corner of the Implicit Body List block
3. Boolean Intersect: The Boolean Intersect block allows you to maintain the volume only where your Implicit bodies overlap, with an optional blend.
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- Select the Boolean Intersect block under the Modeling tab in the ribbon
- In the 0: and 1: inputs in the Implicit Body List block, drag and drop the Implicit bodies you want to intersect
- To apply a fillet, adjust the Blend radius input
- To intersect more than 2 bodies, click on the + button in the upper right-hand corner of the Implicit Body List block
And that’s it! You’ve successfully learned how to use Boolean blocks.
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