Creating New Objects By Intersecting Objects

To create a new object from the intersection of two or more objects, use the Modeler > Boolean > Intersect command.

To create an object from an intersection:

  1. Select the objects from which you want to take the intersection.
    2. Note: If the objects you selected do not overlap, the result is a null object, and all objects vanish.
  2. Click Modeler > Boolean > Intersect .

The original objects vanish, leaving only the new object that was formed from their intersection.

Note: By default, the original intersecting objects are not preserved for later use. If you want to keep a copy of the objects that intersect the first object selected, do one of the following:
  • Copy the objects, and then paste them back into the design after creating the new object from the intersection.
  • Select Clone before intersect in the Modeler Options dialog box. This option instructs the modeler to always keep a copy of the original objects that intersect the first object selected.