Mesh disappears after Boolean

Maya
1

I've created a mesh using Maya's SubD's and converted it to Polys.

I need to use a boolean operation on it but when I do, the mesh disappears. Any ideas on how to stop this from happening?

2

This is why I stay away from booleans.

Make sure both meshes are clean and without folds (try doing cleanup on them). I believe it's also good if they are both solid models (no holes). But I'm no expert on booleans...

3

I've had this issue with polys that are light when booleaned with objects that are heavy..
Its relyl freaken ANNOYING acualy.

4

I know. I avoid them like the plague. Nothing beats the good old splitting method.

5

The short list theres a huge one in the archives somewhere, search deep 1 year old id say...

  • Check norrmals (they must be consistent, use conform, and their direction)
  • Check for nonmanifold surfaces.
  • Check for holes (confuses the algorithm)
    • [li]Check history (might confuse never noticed tough)

    There was some other things too cant remember tough! Should fix 99% of cases.

    forgot:

    [/li][li]Use closed surfaces when apropriate, works better.
    [/li][li]Make sure there isnt invisible, polygon gaps (merge vertices and edges first).[/li]