Union

Set1 U Set2

Intersection

Set1 Set2

Difference

Set1 - Set2

Symmetric Difference

Set1 Set2

Complement

~ Set2

Field

Description

Sets

Displays existing element sets which may be used with boolean operations. Each time a new set is created, the new set name is added to this list. To select a set, highlight the desired set using the left mouse button.

Hide

Removes the selected set from the set list. Once a set is removed, no future operations with this set are permitted, and you cannot add the set to the sets list. This option is useful when creating intermediate sets.

Info

Displays information about the selected set in the Messages field.

Messages

Displays information related to set operations, such as warnings, information, etc.

Choose operation

Shows the five valid operation icons. Selecting an icon updates the active operation icon below located between the Select Set1 and Select Set2 buttons.

Select Set1

Recognizes the selected set as Set1.

Operation Icon

Displays the operation to be performed on sets Set1 and Set2. Selecting this icon prompts a definition of the current operation in the message box.

Select Set2

Recognizes the selected set as Set2.

Set Name

A character string used to identify the new set. This name appears in the Mesh Editor panel and in the Sets selection portion of the Sets Editor and Set Selector panels. A default name is provided which can be used or modified.

Create

Creates the new set.

Dismiss

Exits the panel.