Problem wit Union neck and head

Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1

This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.

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# 1 02-08-2004 , 01:51 PM

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in the begining of vedio 3, after i convert the head and neck to polygons, and select them to do union they disapear :|. what am i doing wrong.

// Warning: Cannot perform boolean operation for geometrical reasons : Check intersection on crossing Object border. //
// Result: polySurface1 polyBoolOp1 /

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# 2 02-08-2004 , 02:07 PM

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Sounds like the too parts of the geometry are:

1) not intersecting completely

2) Normals are not facing the same way on both head and neck.

Post a pic up so i can see.

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# 3 03-08-2004 , 12:32 AM

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wat did u mean by normals are not facing the same way on both head and neck..

and here is the screenshot before and after i press union.

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# 4 03-08-2004 , 12:34 AM

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this is after i press union

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# 5 03-08-2004 , 04:27 PM

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so yep, any1?

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# 6 03-08-2004 , 06:07 PM

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i think kurt is correct when he says that the two parts are not fully intersecting...

i am currently working on the same tutorial and i have encountered the same problem before.

if you are only looking at your side view trying going into perspective view to get a view of the intersection at all angles before trying to using the boolean command.

goodluck.

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