Boolean Parts

Combine two individual objects or two sets of objects.

1. On the Geometry tab, in the Modify group, click the Boolean tool, and then click the Combine tool.
   
   
2. Select two individual objects or two sets of objects.
3. Click Combine.

   

   
   
   Figure 1. Boolean Combine, Before and After

Carve out one set of solid objects from another set of solid objects.

1. On the Geometry tab, in the Modify group, click the Boolean tool, and then click the Subtract tool.
   
   
2. A guidebar appears with Targets automatically selected. Select one or more solid objects.

   

3. Press Tab or click Tools, and then select one or more solid objects.

   

4. Optional: To keep the tools in the final result, select Keep Tools.
5. Click Subtract.

   
   
   Figure 2. Boolean Subtract, Before and After

Retain only the intersecting portions of two sets of solid objects.

1. On the Geometry ribbon, in the Modify group, click the Boolean tool, and then click the Intersect tool.
   
   
2. A guidebar appears with Targets automatically selected. Select one or more solid objects.

   

3. Press Tab or click Tools, and then select one or more solid objects.

   

4. Choose from the following options:
   • Keep Targets: Keep the targets in the final result.
   • Keep Tools: Keep the tools in the final result.
5. Click Intersect.

   
   
   Figure 3. Boolean Intersect, Before and After