1. Copyright Planchard 2012 Boolean Operation Stephen H. Simmons TDR 200

2. Copyright Planchard 2012 Boolean Operation Constructive Solid Geometry describes the solid model as combinations of basic three- dimensional shapes or better known as primitives.

3. Copyright Planchard 2012 Boolean Operation Primitives are typically simple shape: cuboids, cylinders, prisms, pyramids, spheres, and cones.cylindersprisms pyramidsspherescones

4. Copyright Planchard 2012 Boolean Operation Two primitive solid objects can be combined into one using a procedure known as the Boolean operations. There are three basic Boolean operations: –Boolean Union –Boolean Difference –Boolean Intersection

5. Copyright Planchard 2012 Boolean Operation Boolean Union –Boolean Union - The merger of two separate objects into one: A + B

6. Copyright Planchard 2012 Boolean Operation Boolean Difference –Boolean Difference - The subtraction of one object from another: A - B

7. Copyright Planchard 2012 Boolean Operation Boolean Intersection –Boolean Intersection - The portion common to both objects: A ∩ B

8. Copyright Planchard 2012 Boolean Operation Boolean operations assist the SolidWorks designer in creating a model with more complex geometry by combining two bodies together with a Boolean intersection.