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Silent.Samurai · 07-05-2008, 12:40 PM

*What's the problem?

I have attempted to use a boolean to cut out part of a NURB cylinder, however it will not do anything. I don't have the problem if I use polygons but polygons aren't supported by the system the model will be used in.

*What happened when the problem occured?

Absolutely Nothing, unfortunately, not even an error message.

*What were you doing when the problem arose?

Trying to use boolean difference command (then all of the other boolean commands just to check)

*What are your system specs?

4GB RAM, 3.0GHz (x4) processor, 1GB VRAM, Windows Vista Ultimate

*What version of Maya are you using?

Maya 8.5 Unlimited

Any ideas as to what I can doot fix this? Maybe a MEL script to solve the problem?

07-05-2008, 01:53 PM

You can't use booleans on NURBS.

NeoStrider · 07-05-2008, 02:31 PM

if you need to remove a section of a nurbs cylinder, perform a trim.

at the objects' intersection you can project a curve on surface (from the other object) and then proceed with the trim.

07-05-2008, 12:40 PM	#1
Silent.Samurai Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 2	Problem with NURBs booleans What's the problem? I have attempted to use a boolean to cut out part of a NURB cylinder, however it will not do anything. I don't have the problem if I use polygons but polygons aren't supported by the system the model will be used in. What happened when the problem occured? Absolutely Nothing, unfortunately, not even an error message. What were you doing when the problem arose? Trying to use boolean difference command (then all of the other boolean commands just to check) What are your system specs? 4GB RAM, 3.0GHz (x4) processor, 1GB VRAM, Windows Vista Ultimate What version of Maya are you using? Maya 8.5 Unlimited Any ideas as to what I can doot fix this? Maybe a MEL script to solve the problem? Last edited by Silent.Samurai; 07-05-2008 at 01:23 PM.*
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07-05-2008, 01:53 PM	#2
Jr.Who Guest Posts: n/a	You can't use booleans on NURBS.
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07-05-2008, 02:31 PM	#3
NeoStrider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio (USA) Posts: 1,541	if you need to remove a section of a nurbs cylinder, perform a trim. at the objects' intersection you can project a curve on surface (from the other object) and then proceed with the trim. __________________ Accept no substitutions. Last edited by NeoStrider; 07-05-2008 at 02:42 PM.
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