To Create an Intersection From Mass Elements

Use this procedure to create a new mass shape using the intersection of two mass elements.

  1. Select the mass group that contains the mass element you want to change.
  2. Select the Edit In Place grip.

    Alternatively, you can click Mass Group tabModify panelEdit In Place .

  3. Select the mass element you want to make intersecting.
  4. Click Edit in Place tab Modify panel Mass Group Operation drop-down Intersect.
  5. On the Properties palette, expand Basic General.
  6. Select Intersect for Operation.
  7. Click Edit in Place tab Edits panel Finish.

    This saves the changes to the mass element and ends the in-place edit session.