Alibre Design

Chapter 7 - Feature Creation7.15 Design Boolean FeaturesYou can use the Design Boolean Features to model parts for special applications such aspackaging and mold design. This is accomplished by using a “tool” or “tools” (acollection of other parts or assemblies) to modify a “blank” (the current part). Thecreation of a Design Boolean is done in a special workspace called the Design BooleanEditor Environment. The Boolean feature is parametrically related to the tool part.Therefore, if the tool is modified and saved, the Boolean feature will update uponreopening. You can also modify the dedicated assembly that contains the blank and thetool.7.15.1 Design Boolean Editor EnvironmentUpon selecting a Design Boolean Feature, the Blank part workspace transforms into theDesign Boolean Editor Environment. This special workspace exists within a partworkspace, but resembles an assembly workspace regarding toolbars and options.Inside the editor environment you will create a dedicated assembly that contains theblank part and the tool(s), constrained as required for modifying the design. Theeditor environment workspace is shown below.198