Joining objects

Objects can be joined together to create an unlimited variety of shapes using Boolean operations. You can choose to work non-destructively using compounds or make joining operations permanent. With the former, you can change the operation type or the position of 'joined' objects at a later time.

Joining operations

There are various operations available:

Add—creates a new object from the sum of the selected objects.

Add

Before and after operation.

Subtract—removes overlapped areas of the lowest object. All other selected objects are discarded.

Subtract

Before and after operation.

Intersect—creates a new object from the overlapping areas of selected objects.

Intersect

Before and after operation.

Divide—splits object areas into separate objects; the object from the intersecting area retains the color of the upper object.

Divide

Before and after operation.

Xor—merges selected objects into a composite object with transparent area where filled regions overlap.

Xor

Before and after operation.
Edit Menu To implement join operations:
  1. Select multiple objects.
  2. From the Edit menu's Geometry section, select Add, Subtract, Intersect, Divide or Xor.

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