AutoCAD Solid History

Remember in the old days, when we already union or subtract two 3D solid objects, then we no longer able to edit them? Oh yeah, you can create another solid to modify it, then union or subtract them again. Sometimes when the objects become too complex, the only thing you can do is start again from scratch!

Since AutoCAD 2007, Autodesk introduces ‘solid history’ to AutoCAD 3D modeling. It means that AutoCAD remembers original forms before you did a boolean operation. Those objects treated as subobjects.

This option changes over the year, you need to activate the solid history for the solid that you want to record.

See this illustration below on how it works.

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Solution Consultant in Datech Solutions, Tech Data Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and also active in Autodesk discussion forum.
I'm an Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) for Revit Architecture and AutoCAD. I'm also a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, appreciation for individuals who give contribution to Autodesk community.
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