You can use the Subtract tool to remove the volume of selected bodies from a target body or bodies. To use this tool, you must have at least two overlapping bodies.
To use the Subtract tool:
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Go to Tools > Subtract.
For other methods of accessing this tool Accessing tools. -
Select the target body or bodies that you want to remove from. Target bodies are highlighted in purple and marked with a target badge (+).
Note: You can select the badge to toggle the desired state of the selected body. -
Select the bodies that you want to subtract from the target body. These bodies are highlighted in blue and marked with a subtract badge (-).
Note: You can select the badge to toggle the desired state of the selected body.
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If necessary, adjust the Keep Originals settings at the left. You can keep the original of the following:
- All - With this option selected, the results of the Subtract tool are created as a new body, and the original bodies will still be available.
- Modified Bodies - The bodies being modified are the target bodies (highlighted in purple). With this option selected, the results of the Subtract are created as a new body and the original target bodies will still be available.
- Removed Bodies - The bodies being removed. With this option selected, the results of the Subtract tool are created as a new body and the original bodies will still be available. The target bodies will be removed.
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None - With this option selected, only the results of the Subtract tool remain. The original bodies will be removed.
- Select Done.
Learn more by watching the video below: