Intersect

Retain only the intersecting portions of one or more parts.

1. On the Geometry ribbon, select the Intersect tool.
   
   
2. In the guide bar, click for more Options:
   • Keep Original Parts: Turn off this option to keep only intersecting parts.
   • Automatically Create Solids: Automatically create one or more solids from the selected parts. If there are nested solids, the largest one will be created. If there is a piece inside a solid, it will be removed automatically.
3. Select the parts.
   Note: The parts must intersect and define a closed volume.
4. To confirm the selection, and go to part selection, click Apply.
   Note: To go back to part selection, in the guide bar select Back.
5. In the guide bar, click for more Options:
   • Select Faces to Keep: Turn on this option to select the faces to keep in the next step.
   • Select Faces to Remove: Turn on this option to select the faces to remove in the next step.
6. Based on the option you chose in the previous step, select one or more faces to keep or remove in the intersection.
7. Click Apply.
8. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.