Use the Combine tool to merge solids and surfaces.
To merge solids and surfaces
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Select the Combine tool
from the Intersect ribbon group or press I. -
Click the first solid or surface.
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Ctrl+click additional solids or surfaces to merge them.
The Structure tree shows the merge.
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Ctrl+click the solids or surfaces you want to combine in the Structure tree, then click the Combine tool to merge them. |
Solids can be merged with solids, and surfaces with surfaces. Solids and surfaces can only be merged if the surfaces make a region that can be added to or cut out of the solid. For example, if you select the face of a cylinder, copy and paste it, then you can merge it with the solid used to create it.