Creating a Boolean Boss

Use Boolean Boss functionality to create a Boolean addition between the active solid and another solid; the other solid will not pass all the way through the active solid. The feature tree is updated to include a sub-branch to the boss feature showing the history of the secondary solid.

In the example, the cylinder is added to the active solid to create a Boolean Boss:

1. Select the solid to be added to the active solid.

   

2. Click Solid tab > Feature panel > Boolean Boss.

   A Boolean addition adds the selected solid to the active solid without it passing all the way through the active solid.

   If more than one solution is available, all solutions are displayed on the model. The faces of the current solution are highlighted and the number of the current solution is displayed prominently. Additional solutions are also numbered.

   

3. Scroll through the possible solutions using the Boolean Boss dialog, or click on one of the numbers to highlight that solution and update the Boolean Boss dialog.

   

4. Define the relationship of the feature during creation using the Solid Feature Relationship button. For further details, see Creating a relationship between a solid feature and a solid.
5. Select OK.