Performs boolean operations between geometry in the current drawing and geometry from an external file.
When to Use
- To clip a design against a boundary defined in another file
- To subtract alignment marks or features from a separate file
- To combine geometry from multiple design sources
Operations
| Operation | Description |
|---|
| OR (Union) | Merge geometry from both files |
| AND (Intersection) | Keep only overlapping regions |
| Subtract | Remove external file geometry from the current drawing |
| XOR | Keep non-overlapping regions |
Options
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|
| External file | Path to the second file | — |
| Operation | OR, AND, Subtract, XOR | OR |
| Layer mapping | How to match layers between files | By name |
Technical Notes
- The external file is imported temporarily for the boolean operation
- Layer matching can be by name or by number
- Result replaces geometry in the current drawing
- The external file is not modified
