CAD tip # 3411:

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	How to subtract two 3D solids.
	You can use the `_SUBTRACT` command to perform subtraction of 3D volume bodies (ACIS, not meshes, not wireframes).

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CAD tip # 3411:

How to subtract two 3D solids.