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Subtraction smooth

Last update: Tue Apr 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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In: SDF function > Operator

Description

Subtracts the volume of the SDF 1 shape from the SDF 2 shape, with adjustable smoothing applied at the intersection of the two.

Inputs

SDF 1 Float
The SDF shape being subtracted from.
SDF 2 Float
The SDF shape being subtracted from the SDF 1 shape.
Smoothness Float
The smoothing applied at the intersection of the two shapes.

Note: hard edges may appear where the smoothing radiuses intersect.
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