Combine PropertyManager
In the Combine PropertyManager, you specify which bodies in a multibody part to add, subtract, or overlap.
To open this PropertyManager:
In a multibody part, click Combine
(Features toolbar) or .
You can only combine bodies
contained within one multibody part file. You cannot combine two separate parts.
However, you can create a multibody part by using Insert Part to place one part into the other part file. Then
you can use Combine on the multibody
part.
Operation Type
| Add | Combines solids of all selected bodies to create a single
body. |
| Subtract | Removes overlapping material from a selected main
body. |
| Combine | Removes all material except that which
overlaps. |
Bodies to Combine
Available when Operation Type is Add or Common.
| Solid Bodies | Lists the bodies you select to combine. You can select bodies
in the graphics area or the Solid
Bodies
|
Main Body
Available when Operation Type is Subtract.
| Solid Body | Lists the body you select to
keep. You can select a body in the graphics area or the
Solid Bodies
|
|
| Make main body transparent | Makes the main body transparent to help you
select Bodies to Subtract
that may be difficult to select with an opaque main
body. |
Bodies to Subtract
Available when Operation Type is Subtract.
| Solid Bodies | Lists the bodies whose material you want to remove. You can
select bodies in the graphics area or the Solid Bodies
|