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Re: using extrude to cut away material, but its backwards
EbolaGirl is close. I would have used an extruded cut, but there is another way thats not bad.
There is a similar command to Cut for a standard part. It is call 'Split'.
It can be used in the same way as Extrude/Cut, but it is rarely from what I've seen. I suppose it is a legitimate use, but I don't see any reason to over it unless someone asks you to. Split is supposed to be used to break a solid body into two separate pieces. Although, given how well Inventor handles separate solid bodies in a single part file, I don't know why you would want to do that. Solidworks is way ahead here.
It's one of those commands no one seems to use. I'm sure someone asked for it and it gets plenty of use by them, but I can't think of any good reason why.
I can post pictures and a quick howto if someone wants it. Otherwise, check the help file.
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