Using boolean operations

 

In GEOM for construction of more complex geometrical objects (2D & 3D elements) you can use the following boolean operations:

 

 

To use boolean operations:

 

In the main menu select Operations > Boolean.

 

 

Common

 

Description: The common part of 2 shapes is cut and transformed into an independent geometrical object.

 

Result: GEOM_Shape (COMPOUND).

 

TUI Command: geompy.MakeBoolean(GEOM_Shape, GEOM_Shape, Short = 1)

 

Arguments: 2 shapes.

 

Dialog Box:

 

 

Example:

 

 

 

 

Cut

 

Description: Cuts 1 shape with another one.

 

Result: GEOM_Shape (COMPOUND).

 

TUI Command : geompy.MakeBoolean(GEOM_Shape, GEOM_Shape, Short = 2)

 

Arguments: 2 shapes.

 

Dialog Box:

 

 

Example:

 

 

 

Fuse

 

Description: Fuses 2 shapes.

 

Result: GEOM_Shape (COMPOUND).

 

TUI Command: geompy.MakeBoolean(GEOM_Shape, GEOM_Shape, Short = 3)

 

Arguments: 2 shapes.

 

Dialog Box:

 

 

Example:

 

 

 

Section

 

Description: Gets the section between 2 shapes.

 

Result: GEOM_Shape (COMPOUND).

 

TUI Command: geompy.MakeBoolean(GEOM_Shape, GEOM_Shape, Short = 4)

 

Arguments: 2 shapes.

 

Dialog Box:

 

 

 

Example: