Delete faces error

[jason_vardy]

Hi 

I am getting an error when I try and delete a face from a 3D object.  I have tried on multiple objects, even a simple box.  

The message returned in Modelling operation error: Error code number 103013.

Can anyone assist in solving this?

Many thanks

[imadHabash]

Hi,

Would you try:

• Move the 3d object near to 0,0,0 then try again, any changes?
• Scale down the 3d object size then try again, any changes?

[j.palmeL29YX]

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@jason_vardy wrote:

 I have tried on multiple objects, even a simple box.  

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Show us examples what you have and want to get. 

The result of such an operation must be an intact solid as you can see here: 

What should be the result if you delete a face of "a simple box"?

[jason_vardy]

I am trying to remove the top face to create an open tank as closed roof tank.  I am using the delete faces command/button under solid edit.  I select the face as below hit enter and then I get the error message referenced above.

[jason_vardy]

It is already on the origin.  I have tried drawing a completely new object and no luck. I have tried closing and reopening the file, shutting down. None of those tricks have worked.

[j.palmeL29YX]

I think your problem has nothing to do with the origin. You simply use the wrong commands. 

Unfortunately I do not know what is (or how looks) "an open tank as closed roof tank", but here an example (without exact dimensions) how you can model similar geometry: 

We can help better if you tell us more detailed what you want to achieve

[willard_oliver]

I am having the same issue as the OP. 

Description:

Box with no top.

1. Create 6x6x6 box
2. Create a shell using SOLIDEDIT with an offset of .25
3. I should be able to delete the face thus making a box with no top. (this is as I see it, there is always multiple ways to do things)

When I do this I get an error message:

Modeling Operation Error:
Error Code Number is 103013

No other explanation 

[j.palmeL29YX]

Post your dwg file please. 

Which Version do you use? (screenshot of the about command).

[te240112824]

I have the same Error code, I am trying to delete a face of any 3D object, I am using Solidedit/Faces/Delete and shows the error code 103013, and when selecting with Ctrl + Delete, does not work either. Already tried to close the program, restart pc and restore defaults of Autocad and still got the error code, I am using Autocad 2026

[j.palmeL29YX]

The result after deleting a face of a solid must be a valid solid. If you have e.g. a box (6 faces) and want to delete one of the faces, the result can not be a solid, you will get the error code 103013. See also post #3 above. 

Post your file please and tell us what you want to achieve, then we can try to help you. 

[imadHabash]

Hi,

I suggest to read carefully the following hints and matched to your situation:

• According to Autodesk docs, to use SOLIDEDIT → Faces → Delete, the face must be bounded by faces that lie on the adjacent planes. If deleting it would leave a gap or malformed solid, AutoCAD blocks it. >> Click <<
• AutoCAD will “heal” adjacent faces when you delete one, but only if it can maintain a valid solid. If the healing fails, the deletion is denied.
• If the object is degenerate or already has flawed geometry or faces that aren’t properly joined, the command may fail.
• Sometimes a face deletion is better done in a surface modeling environment rather than on a solid, depending on what you want (open shell or surface body). Some commands are disabled for solids when they would break the “watertight” requirement.
• Some faces are integral to the solid’s definition; deleting them would require leaving an open solid or invalid geometry, so AutoCAD disallows it.

[j.palmeL29YX]

@te240112824 

If you want to achieve what I think (guessing) you want to get, here you see one of the possible ways:

The other way may be to create a surface model (instead of a 3DSolid)...