3D Subtract

In this Task

The volumes of the cylinders will be subtracted from the volume of the primary solid.

Before you Start 

Workplane is set to any Isometric view.

  3D Subtract

Ribbon : Modify | 3D Modifications | 3D Boolean | 3D Subtract

Default Menu : Modify | Modify 3D Objects | 3D Boolean Operations | 3D Subtract

Palette : 3D Model | Boolean & Facet | 3D Subtract

This boolean function subtracts a secondary solid from an intersecting primary solid (subtrahend)

 

Select 3D Subtractfrom the menu options above then at the prompt > select the first of the two solid objects,select the primary solid, shown below.

Select the primary solid, then the subtracting unit

At the prompt > select the second of the two solid objects, select one of the cylinders, shown below.

Cylinders subtracted from the solid

Repeat this, this time subtracting the volume of the other cylinder from the primary solid.

X-Ray Render Mode

This Visualize render mode provides a transparent view showing all edges and profiles.

Right click in the editor, then right-click on the Draft render tool from the local menu.

Select the options shown below.

The result is shown below, in Draft Rendered view.

Model shown using Draft Rendered view with X-Ray Rendering Mode