Slicing complex 3D solids

[alif]

Hi guys.

 

Let's say i combined a 3D solid sphere with a cubic rectangular partially and use the union tool to make it into one object.

 

What if i want to separate the 2 solids again. How do i do it??

 

I've tried slicing it but it only works for simple planar objects.

 

Hope somebody can help me with this.

 

Thanks

[Pocket]

UNDO or redraw them

 

The overlapped part of each solid is lost when you union similar to how portions are deleted when you subtract/fillet

[alif]

Thanks jon

[boyo]

you can use interfere command to find where they intersect and extract the intersection. i am not sure if you can seperate them this way. record history is another option to explore via properties

[JD Mather]

I've tried slicing it but it only works for simple planar objects.

 

Slice (with surface option) can be used to create the most complex geometry possible in AutoCAD.

(see tutorial link in my signature)

 

Solidedit with Separate might also be an option, but without the file...