Subtracting solids

Jul 29, 2008 3 Replies

Solidworks 2007 SP5



Is it possible to subtract one solid from another in the same way that you can combine them? ie make 2 seperate solids and then subtract one from the other?



The reason I ask is that I am having problem creating a fillet after extracting a solid feature. In Catia the trick was to put the fillet on the extracted or subtracted solid first, this of course means that you must be able to edit the extraction solid before subtracting it from the main body.



Filleting is one place where you sometimes need to get creative.

Bob

Insert --> Feature --> Combine, then choose the "Subtract" option.

Thanks that worked great. This a really good trick when you cant get fillets to run properly by normal methods, edit the subtraction solid first. Its also a very good way to get cusped fillets with control on the cusp position.

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