Is it possible to combine (subtract) and keep two bodies?

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Hello

I'm new to SolidWorks for a project, and I'm currently stuck combining bodies.

I need to subtract one volume from another. For this I found the "Combine/Subtract" feature, which works well and returns the volume I need. On the other hand, it erases the removed body, which I would like to keep. I want to keep it because I would need to vary its dimensions (for calculations later) and each time adapt my volume accordingly. Is there a way to do that?

I don't know if my request is clear enough, so for more details, I'm attaching an image of my project.

Thank you in advance for your advice.


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It seems to me that this is not possible, I had indeed cheated by making a copy of the body at the time in order to subtract it in order to keep the original body.

Mr hacks level 20/20!

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One solution could be to make a derivative part, i.e. you insert your part (the seat) into another part file where you do your subtraction.
This means that you will have 2 linked files.

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Good evening 

You could see with the intersection tool, so you can choose the volume to keep.

just  "insert them in a new room"  after selecting them in the volume or surface bodies, it's up to you .

codially

Francis

 

 

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Hello

For my part I use the same solution @sbadenis, it is in my opinion the simplest and fastest solution.

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Hello

Nicolas were you able to solve your problem?

If so, can you explain to us how.

Thank you