CoCreate OneSpace Designer - Commands Reference Manual

SUBTRACT_3D performs the boolean subtraction of one or more tools from a target part.

Syntax

                  +----------------<-------------+
                  |                              |
---(SUBTRACT_3D)--+--(:BLANKS)-------------------+---->
                  |                              |
                  +--(:TOOLS)--------------------+
                  |                              |
                  +--(:KEEP_TOOL)--+--(:NO)---+--+
                                   |          |
                                   +--(:YES)--+

Options

• :BLANKS - selects the blank part. You can use the Part Browser or Select Container to define the part.
• :TOOLS - specifies the tool parts you want to use.
• :KEEP_TOOL - specifies whether or not to keep the tool after use.

When to use

Blanks:              /p1
Tools:
[ ] Keep Tool

Use this action to create a resultant part by subtracting one or more tools to an existing part. The resultant part replaces the existing part in the database.

Note that the tool parts must not intersect each other, and can only intersect the target part, and that they are in no way altered by this operation.

Example

1. Enter SUBTRACT_3D to display the default control box.
2. Enter "PartA" in the Blank field.
3. Enter "PartB" in the Tools field.
4. Choose whether to keep the tool.
5. Enter COMPLETE to tell OneSpace Designer that you have finished setting up the operation.
6. OneSpace Designer subtracts one part from the other.

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