Solid Operations
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The types of solids generated by Vectorworks (extrusions, sweeps, and 3D volumes) are the most basic way to create objects. To create more complex 3D objects (with holes or compositions of different volumes, for example), there are commands that combine these solids using processes known as addition, subtraction, and intersection.
how to add solids
Select two or more objects with the Selection (Selection) tool X (figure 1). Remember that these objects must overlap in at least one section.
figure 1
Go to the menu Model/Add Solids (Model/Add Solids) Ctrl+Alt+A (figure 2).
figure 2
Notice that the objects have become a single one (figure 3).
figure 3 – Result of adding the solids.
how to subtract solids
Select two or more objects with the Selection (Selection) tool X (figure 4). Remember that these objects must overlap in at least one section.
figure 4 – Selected objects.
Go to the menu Model/Subtract Solids... (Model/Subtract Solids...) Ctrl+Alt+S (figure 5).
figure 5
In the window that opens, use the arrows to choose which volume will be subtracted, then click OK. Notice that the objects have become a single one (figure 6).
figure 6 – Result of subtracting the solids.
create a solid by intersection
Select two or more objects with the Selection (Selection) tool X (figure 7). Remember that these objects must overlap in at least one section.
figure 7 – Selected objects.
Go to the menu Model/Intersect Solids (Model/Intersect Solids) Ctrl+Alt+I (figure 8).
figure 8
Notice that a new object was created from the two volumes (figure 9).
figure 9 – Result of the intersection of the solids.
how to section solids
Select the solid or surface to be sectioned and the cutting surface (figure 10).
figure 10
Go to the menu Model/Section Solids... (Model/Section Solids...) Ctrl+Alt+T (figure 11).
figure 11
In the window that opens, use the arrows to choose the object to be used as the cutting surface. Click OK and see the result (figure 12).
figure 12
NOTE 1 After the section has been made, you can reverse the side that was sectioned. To do this, select the object and click the Reverse Section Side (Reverse Section Side) button in the Object Info (Object Info) palette Ctrl+I.
NOTE 2 To create a curved surface like the one seen in the images above (figures 10 and 12), you can use the Polyline (Polyline) tool, leave the object without fill, and then use the Extrude (Extrude) command.
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figure 1
Go to the menu Model/Add Solids (Model/Add Solids) Ctrl+Alt+A (figure 2).
figure 2
Notice that the objects have become a single one (figure 3).
figure 3 – Result of adding the solids.
how to subtract solids
Select two or more objects with the Selection (Selection) tool X (figure 4). Remember that these objects must overlap in at least one section.
figure 4 – Selected objects.
Go to the menu Model/Subtract Solids... (Model/Subtract Solids...) Ctrl+Alt+S (figure 5).
figure 5
In the window that opens, use the arrows to choose which volume will be subtracted, then click OK. Notice that the objects have become a single one (figure 6).
figure 6 – Result of subtracting the solids.
create a solid by intersection
Select two or more objects with the Selection (Selection) tool X (figure 7). Remember that these objects must overlap in at least one section.
figure 7 – Selected objects.
Go to the menu Model/Intersect Solids (Model/Intersect Solids) Ctrl+Alt+I (figure 8).
figure 8
Notice that a new object was created from the two volumes (figure 9).
figure 9 – Result of the intersection of the solids.
how to section solids
Select the solid or surface to be sectioned and the cutting surface (figure 10).
figure 10
Go to the menu Model/Section Solids... (Model/Section Solids...) Ctrl+Alt+T (figure 11).
figure 11
In the window that opens, use the arrows to choose the object to be used as the cutting surface. Click OK and see the result (figure 12).
figure 12
NOTE 1 After the section has been made, you can reverse the side that was sectioned. To do this, select the object and click the Reverse Section Side (Reverse Section Side) button in the Object Info (Object Info) palette Ctrl+I.
NOTE 2 To create a curved surface like the one seen in the images above (figures 10 and 12), you can use the Polyline (Polyline) tool, leave the object without fill, and then use the Extrude (Extrude) command.
Did you like this post?
It was based on the topic Draw and edit objects, Solid operations,
which is part of the book Vectorworks step by step,
available in print or e-book.
For more information or to purchase the book,
visit the website www.livrovectorworks.com.br
