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 Insert > Features > Combine.
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 folder in the FeatureManager design tree. Click Show Preview to preview the feature.

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 folder in the FeatureManager design tree.
  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 folder in the FeatureManager design tree. Click Show Preview to preview the feature.