SUBTRACT 

With SUBTRACT command, you can create a 3D solid by 

subtracting one set of existing 3D solids from another overlapping 
set. Objects in the second selection set are subtracted from objects 
in the first selection set.  
You cannot use SUBTRACT with mesh objects. However, if you 
select a mesh object, you will be prompted to convert it to a 3D solid 
or surface. 
 
To use the SUBTRACT command in AutoCAD,  
1. Open a drawing with 3D objects and display in a 3D view. 
2. Type SUBTRACT and press ENTER 
3. Select solids, surfaces and regions to subtract from and press 
ENTER 
4. Select objects and press ENTER