Subtract

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About this Block

What it does: The Subtract block returns the result of the first input minus the second input ($A - B$). Common uses:

• Defining custom equations for implicit geometry or field-driven design.
• Reducing a property by a specific constant or variable.
• Calculating the relative distance or displacement between two points or vectors.

Tips:

• Unlike the Add block, the order of inputs in the Subtract block matters. Ensure your Minuend (the value being decreased) is the first input and your Subtrahend (the value to subtract) is the second.
• When used with scalar fields, this block subtracts the value of the second scalar field from the first at every point in space.
• To create TPMS from an equation, refer to this guide.
• For more information on building mathematical workflows, see our tips for creating equations.

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Integer, Integer

Return the subtraction of one Integer from another.

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Scalar, Scalar

Return the subtraction of one Scalar number from another.

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Scalar Field, Scalar Field

Return the subtraction of one Scalar Field from another.

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Temperature, Scalar

Return the subtraction of a Scalar from a Temperature.

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Temperature, Temperature

Return the subtraction of one Scalar Field from another.

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Temperature Field, Scalar Field

Return the subtraction of a Scalar Field from a Temperature Field.

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Temperature Field, Temperature Field

Return the subtraction of one Temperature Field from another.

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Vector, Vector

Return the subtraction of one Vector from another.

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Vector Field, Vector Field

Return the subtraction of one Vector Field from another.

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2D Vector Field, 2D Vector Field, 5.31.0

Return the subtraction of one Vector Field from another.

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