Removing the Insert Volume from the Core

In this section, you use the Mold Boolean command to trim the placed insert from the core.

The insert does not automatically trim the core when the Place Insert command is used to place an insert in the assembly.

1. From the Mold Design browser, expand the Representations > nodes. Right-click View: View1 and click New.
2. From the Mold Design browser, expand the Core Cavity node.
3. Right-click on Cavity and clear the Visibility option.
4. Right-click on Workpiece in the Mold Design browser and ensure the Visibility option is clear.
5. On the ribbon, click Mold Assembly tab > Boolean panel > Mold Boolean
6. The Cutting tool selection tool should be active. Select the insert as shown in the following image.
   NoteBe careful to select the insert and not the core as the cutting tool.

   
7. The Body selection tool should be active. Select the core.
8. On the Mold Boolean dialog box, click OK to remove the volume of the insert from the core.
9. On the browser, expand the Representations > View nodes, and double-click the View1 view.

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