Windows 10: 3D Builder "Subtract" function changes the smoothness of the original object

Discus and support 3D Builder "Subtract" function changes the smoothness of the original object in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am attempting to use 3D Builder to cut a cylinder out of another cylinder, in effect creating a pipe with length, outer diameter and inner diameter... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JeroenBRL, Feb 9, 2024.

  1. JEROENBRL
    JeroenBRL Win User

    3D Builder "Subtract" function changes the smoothness of the original object


    I am attempting to use 3D Builder to cut a cylinder out of another cylinder, in effect creating a pipe with length, outer diameter and inner diameter up to my specifications. The goal is to export to .obj and use in Adobe Dimension. Dimension has a "Pipe" object but the inner diameter is not customizable, so I figured I'd make my own. I also want to use this to cut the shape of a screw out of a cylinder, creating a pipe with inner screw thread.What happens when I cut this cylinder using Subtract is that the smooth top of the original object turns into many faces along the width of the inner di

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    JeroenBRL, Feb 9, 2024
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  2. GEETHR3
    GeeThr3 Win User

    Microsoft 3D builder wont let me subtract

    Microsoft 3D Builder wont let me subtract one object from another

    Things I have tried

    • Selecting ONLY the object I want to be subtracted
    • Selecting the object I want to be subtracted AND the object I want it to be subtracted from
    • Using deselect and trying again
    • restarting the program
    • restarting the computer
    • using all of the different objects
    The button stays greyed out no matter what
     
    GeeThr3, Feb 9, 2024
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  3. MRBRYAND
    MrBryanD Win User
    3D Builder can't intersect, subtract or place objects inside of other objects

    I'm really disappointed at all the changes made to 3D builder after the last update. They broke tons of functionality and added none it seems.

    I'm trying to place an object inside of another so I can use the subtract functionality, but it seems that there is some lock turned on where I can't move anything inside of any other object. Almost like a setting where it prevents any objects from overlapping
    others.

    There has to be a way to turn this off because it would make the intersect and subtract functions completely useless.

    Help?
     
    MrBryanD, Feb 9, 2024
    #3
  4. MRBRYAND
    MrBryanD Win User

    3D Builder "Subtract" function changes the smoothness of the original object

    3D Builder can't intersect or place objects inside of other objects

    I'm really disappointed at all the changes made to 3D builder after the last update. They broke tons of functionality and added none it seems.

    I'm trying to place an object inside of another so I can use the subtract functionality, but it seems that there is some lock turned on where I can't move anything inside of any other object. Almost like a setting where it prevents any objects from overlapping
    others.

    There has to be a way to turn this off because it would make the intersect and subtract functions completely useless.

    Help?
     
    MrBryanD, Feb 9, 2024
    #4
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