Subtracting one part shape from another
Subtracting one part shape from another
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To subtract one part shape from another you have to insert the part whose shape you need into the main part. Then select Insert/Feature/Combine.
Then Solidworks asks you for the orientation of the inserted part. It has a translation menu and a rotation menu. But I found that I can use only translation, or only rotation, but not both.
I thought that was kind of strange since one would like to orient the cutting part anywhere on the cut part.
Has anyone experienced the same thing?
Is there another way to achieve the same thing?
Then Solidworks asks you for the orientation of the inserted part. It has a translation menu and a rotation menu. But I found that I can use only translation, or only rotation, but not both.
I thought that was kind of strange since one would like to orient the cutting part anywhere on the cut part.
Has anyone experienced the same thing?
Is there another way to achieve the same thing?






RE: Subtracting one part shape from another
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CorBlimeyLimey: Can SW 2008 mate parts in a parts file (not an assembly file)?
I don't see any Constraints option in the part file I'm working in.
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Dan
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RE: Subtracting one part shape from another
Asking if you can "mate parts in a parts file" makes me think you are new to using SolidWorks. You might want to spend some time completing the built-in tutorials. They are really good for getting people productive.
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RE: Subtracting one part shape from another
I'm NOT in an Assembly file; I mentioned several times that I'm in a Part file. Did you ever try to insert another part into a part file? Try it.
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Dan
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Yes, you can. Are you gettin the dialog box shown in the attached pic?
Joe
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The dialog that I get is for translation and rotation of the cutting part (see attached).
The bug is that I can enter translation values, but as soon as I select the rotation menu to enter rotation values the translation I entered before is deleted (and vice versa for starting with rotation values).
Thanks y'all for your help.
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-Dustin
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RE: Subtracting one part shape from another
Thanks,
Dan
RE: Subtracting one part shape from another
-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Professional
Certified COSMOSWorks Designer Specialist
Certified SolidWorks Advanced Sheet Metal Specialist