Subtract an extrude feature

The following example shows how to subtract an extrude feature from a solid body.

Procedure

1. Choose Home tab → Base group → Extrude.
   • The Extrude dialog box opens.
2. In the graphics window, select a closed string of curves or edges for the extrude section.
   • A preview of the extrude feature appears.
3. In the Extrude dialog box, in the Limits group, from the End option list, select Until Selected.
   • Select Object becomes active.
4. Select the face of another solid body.
   • The extrude preview updates so that it ends at the selected face.
5. In the Boolean group, from the list, select Subtract, if it is not the inferred option.
   • The extrude preview updates using the target body.
   • The Select Body option is available to select other bodies to include in the Boolean operation.

Note: If there is only one solid body in the part, it is automatically selected as the target body.

6. Choose another command or click Apply to complete the extrude.

How do I

• Extrude a solid body
• Create an extrude feature with an offset
• Extrude between two bodies
• Extrude with an asymmetric angle
• Extrude using a section with self-intersecting curves

Learn more

• Extrude

Look up more details

• Extrude dialog box
• Extrude notes
• Extrude warnings
• Extrude handles

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