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Geometry → Bodies subtract

Purpose · Steps · Inputs and units · Limitations · Related topics

Purpose

Remove one body from another, for example to form an obstacle inside a fluid volume.

Steps

  1. Select the Subtract tool.

    Subtract tool icon

  2. Click the main body to keep, then the tool body to subtract.

    Overlapping bodies before and after subtracting the tool body from the main body.

Inputs and units

Input or valueMeaningUnits
Main / tool bodyThe selection order determines which volume is removed from which.No numeric input

Limitations

  • The bodies must overlap for material to be removed. Reversing the selection order produces a different result.

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