Problem

The Intersect tool can be used to modify existing geometry or create new geometry based on surfaces, solids, and planes that intersect each other. This article goes over how to form a solid body with another surface body using the "Create intersecting regions" option.

In this example, we have a surface body and a solid body intersecting each other. SOLIDWORKS attempts to create a solid shape based on where the two bodies intersect. The bodies can also be imported bodies. The surface and solid bodies intersect, as seen in the picture. The surface body is set to transparent for better visibility of the entire model.

Solution

1. Activate the Intersect tool from Insert > Features > Intersect or from the Features tab

   

2. Select the bodies that are intersecting, use the option "Create intersecting regions", and click "Intersect"

   

3. SOLIDWORKS has automatically split the existing bodies based on the intersection. Select the regions to exclude.

   

4. Check "Merge result" and "Consume Surface " as desired. The example has them both checked so we are just left with one body.
5. Click the Green Checkmark

6. The remaining body is now formed.

   

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