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Command Activation

d Construct→Intersect
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Definition

The Intersect routine determines the characteristics of the intersection of two selected features. In conditions where more than one possible solution is identified, the user will be prompted to choose the solution.

Applying Intersection

The Intersection routine creates a compatible feature from the two features selected. The chart below outlines possible solution between pairs of features.

  Points Lines        
  1D 2D 3D 2D 3D Circle Ellipse Plane Cyl Cone Sphere
1D Pt                  
2D Pt                  
3D Pt                  
2D Line   2D
Point
  2D
Point
  1D / 3D Point 3D Point
3D Line     3D Point 3D Point 3D Point
Circle   2D
Point
  2D
Point
     
Ellipse                      
Plane   1D / 3D Point   3D Line 3D Point 3D Point 3D Circle
Cyl           3D Point 3D Point 3D Point 3D Point
Cone           3D Point 3D Point 3D Point 3D Point
Sphere           3D Circle 3D Point 3D Point  

Special Intersection Applications

In some cases, the intersection command results in multiple solutions. Geomet provides special tools to assist in choosing the correct solution you require. To see these tools, select from a feature combination below.