Boolean Operation (CSG)
The plugin provides the Boolean Operation dynamic model. It combines the models from two slots using a set operation—usually to cut something out of a model.
Typical use cases:
- a cutout in a countertop for a sink or cooktop,
- an opening in a wall for a window,
- a hole whose position is specified by the customer.
Prerequisites
- The plugin is in Ihrem Konfigurator eingetragen.
- You have the relevant models in your model collection.
Setup
1. Create a model
- In the sidebar, click Loading..., thenLoading....
- Select Boolean Operation and click the "+" button.
- Give the model a name, e.g., "Countertop with Cutout."
The model includes two slots:
| Slot | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Base | The model to be cut from |
| Operation | The model that serves as the tool |
2. Place the model in the scene
Place the Boolean operation in the scene using a rule. The result appears at its position.
3. Place models in the slots
In the rules that display the models involved, select the appropriate slot in the header of the Model column under Slot Assignment—the countertop under Base, the cutout under Operation.
The tool model is no longer drawn by the system itself. You can therefore create it as a visible rectangular prism and position it as usual—in the result, you will only see the hole.
4. Select Operation
In the
| Value | Operation |
|---|---|
| 0 | Difference – Base minus Operation (Default) |
| 1 | Union |
| 2 | Intersection |
| 3 | Symmetric difference |
| 4 | Inverse difference – Operation minus base |
Since this is a Berechnung, the operation may also depend on the customer’s selection.
Materials and Colors
Each mesh of the base is cut individually and retains its material. Color changes, material changes, and blends affect the result in exactly the same way as they do the original model.
Limitations
- Boolean operations are computationally intensive. Use them judiciously and check the result even on less powerful devices.
- The tool model should penetrate the base cleanly. Surfaces that lie exactly on top of each other lead to artifacts—it’s better to let the tool extend slightly beyond the base.