Add Solid

Modify | Solid Booleans | Add Solid

This 3D boolean function combines the volume of 2 intersecting or adjoining 3D solids or surfaces.

In this task, both parts will be combined into one unit.

Select the Add Solid tool from the toolbar or use Modify > Solid Booleans > Add Solid.

Select the base, then either of the uprights. Both uprights are already combined as a single unit. The result is shown below.

In the example below, the model has been rotated and viewed with Transparency mode off.

Part rotated using Dynamic View; Transparency mode off.

Render Library

Window | Render Library

Material properties are applied to a model to produce a photo-realistic finish when rendered.

Material properties and their associated categories respond to realistic light and shadow patterns.

In this task, a metal finish will be applied to the part.

Select the Render Library and set the category to Metal, shown below.

Selecting the Metal category from the Render Library

Select the part, then select an appropriate category by double clicking onto the pattern.

Metal material applied to part

Drawing Layout and Printing

Should you wish to print your drawing at this stage, please refer to Drawing View Layouts and Printing.