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# 1 16-02-2007 , 08:51 AM
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Need help on Booleans>Union problem!

K guys,

IÕm doing the Tree Frog modeling tut. IÕm on part 4 around the 4 minute mark (where he combines the eye to the body). So I select my eye, shift select my body, and then go Booleans>Union and my object disappears!user added image

I have no idea whatÕs going on, somebody please help!

I am currently using Maya 8.5 unlimited on a G5 if that helps any.
 
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# 2 12-03-2007 , 11:53 PM
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Re: Need help on Booleans>Union problem!

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K guys,

IÕm doing the Tree Frog modeling tut. IÕm on part 4 around the 4 minute mark (where he combines the eye to the body). So I select my eye, shift select my body, and then go Booleans>Union and my object disappears!user added image

I have no idea whatÕs going on, somebody please help!

I am currently using Maya 8.5 unlimited on a G5 if that helps any.

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wellcome to the club. Booleans and bevels in maya all the time
creating errors. You have to see maya help . type <<booleans>>
 
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One possible cause.

check that the two pieces of geometry intersect fully, if one vert or one edge of one piece is outside the other then this would happen.
 
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