Trying to combine two models

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pmazz850
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Trying to combine two models

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Hi all,
I have a 3d model i'm trying to combine with another, but i can't get it to work correctly. The material is 1.5 thick, the 3d model has a thickness of 1, so model is at the top of the material, with a .5 base. Then i create a simple 3d model of a square i want attached under it. The square section i only want to be 1 inch thick.. No matter how i try to combine them, the model height i set for the square part, affects the height of the first 3d model. I must be missing something. How can i add the second part without changing the other?

Thanks

pmazz850
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Re: Trying to combine two models

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Well i just figured it out. I had to go into each model properties after creating the second model, and adjust the height. Now i need to figure out how to remove the overlapping piece of the model..

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Re: Trying to combine two models

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Set the components property to "Merge",,,That will get rid of the over lap...but you'll need to adjust the component model height as needed.
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pmazz850
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Re: Trying to combine two models

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Thank you Michael. I got it sorted out. Is there an easy way to not have the lower part of the model 3d carved? I will have it the correct height for that material before hand. But the upper part will have the extra material for the model height. I have tried two separate boundry vectors, but it still goes past this and carves the lower part. I tried to upload a pic for you to see, but it's too large to upload.

pmazz850
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Re: Trying to combine two models

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Got that figured out now. I had to check a different box on the tool tab. All good now.

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