 | | | Boolean Operations Error Message | Boolean Operations Error Message 2005-02-20 - By Anthony Ware
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Omar,
The first problem has something to do with geometry on the two objects being
booleaned occupying the same space - I can't remember the exact details. To
overcome the problem you can:
- Try moving one of the objects in any axis by a tiny amount - say 0.001 -
before the boolean operation.
- Check the "Triangulate First" box in the boolean tool properties panel.
- Change the identity value from the default of 50 in the boolean tool
properties panel. There is some trial and error to see if a value other than
50 will allow the boolean operation to work
The second problem where a boolean union gives a result like a boolean
subtraction will almost certainly be because you have inverted faces (faces
with flipped normals) on your objects. You need to correct the bad geometry
before the boolean operation.
Anthony
> Subject: [TSML] Boolean Operations Error Message
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I have one (or two) questions concerning Boolean Operations
> in TS. Right now I am trying to draw a rather complex figure
> (complex for me). So what I'm doing is modelling it in
> piecies and then using the Object Union Tool to put them
> together. However, sometimes, when using this tool I get an
> error message like this "Can't do Boolean Operation. Change
> the relative positions of objects or change the Boolean
> operation." This happens when I try to unite to somewhat
> complex figures. I ended up using Glue as Sibling instead,
> but this is good for every case.
> Does anyone know how to fix this? Also happens that
> sometimes when I do Object Union, it looks like a subtraction
> instead :|. Any hints? Thanks again for your support,
> everyone on the TSML.
>
> Sincerely,
> Omar
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