topic Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command? in 3ds Max Modeling Forum

How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

jellowone — Sun, 12 May 2019 15:33:47 GMT

I got Shapemerge to project onto the mesh's surface, but how do one set it to result in a hole in the mesh?

Thanks ahead for any help!

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

leeminardi — Sun, 12 May 2019 15:47:38 GMT

You can convert the result ShapeMerge to an Editable Poly and then delete the Polygon that forms the hole in the Subobject.

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

jellowone — Sun, 12 May 2019 16:23:35 GMT

Yes, agree you can do this, but all that does is make a hole in one side of the object, but what I am seeking is a hole with walls that goes all the way through the object?

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

leeminardi — Sun, 12 May 2019 17:56:59 GMT

"...I am seeking is a hole with walls that goes all the way through the object..."

Then do not use ShapeMerge. Extrude the shape and use Boolean subtract.

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

jellowone — Sun, 12 May 2019 18:12:33 GMT

Boolean subtract is of course the easy answer, but frankly it has worked poorly for me and the reason why I am looking for a better solution.

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

leeminardi — Sun, 12 May 2019 18:46:42 GMT

The more information you provide about what you've tried and what you are trying to do and even provide a sample file the better the answer you will get. You might consider this in the future.

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

jellowone — Sun, 12 May 2019 19:34:34 GMT

Understood, but I am not in any particular problem with a model right now, mostly just looking for an alternate method to produce a Boolean-like effect.

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

jellowone — Sun, 12 May 2019 19:44:28 GMT

In terms of an example, here is an objected I created with the line tool, converted over to an editable poly, extruded, and then capped (I also put a bent in it...). Now I create a cyclinder and try to compound object/Boolean/subtraction (A-B), try to do this and you get the hole but it has very ragged edges.

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

leeminardi — Sun, 12 May 2019 19:52:54 GMT

Increasing the number of sides for the cylinder seems to provide a pretty smooth result. Is this not good enough?

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

jellowone — Sun, 12 May 2019 20:16:14 GMT

Awesome! Will give it a try...

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

jellowone — Sun, 12 May 2019 20:32:28 GMT

OK, it clearly worked for you, but for some reason not for me. I increase number of sides of the cyclinder from 18-42 (see attached file) and did the Boolean again and the file is attached as is a screen dump of the results - no hole but a few lines in the object.

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

leeminardi — Sun, 12 May 2019 20:41:36 GMT

I am using Max 2019 and both ProBoolean and Boolean worked successfully.

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

jellowone — Sun, 12 May 2019 22:19:45 GMT

Sorry but I am using 2013 Max, but this seems like a basic function that should not have that big of a defect?

So unfortunately my problem is not solved but I thank you for your answers and help. Is there a way to take the "solved" away? I put "solved" prematurely...

Re: How to create a hole in object with Shapemerge command?

jellowone — Sun, 12 May 2019 22:25:53 GMT

OK, I remember reading your post about using both boolean and proboolean so I went back and tried proboolean which I have not used before, well that worked perfectly so I am gold.

Thanks again!