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1. since it is a boolean function, (using the cylinder as a negative boolean) would it be exportable as an object  for use as a Poser prop? The reason I ask is other programs I've used with boolean capabilities weren't able to export the objects in other formats. (Bryce and Vue).

Yes you will.  It alters the mesh.   Make sure you save it before you do it though.  It didn't always turn out the way I wanted it too the few times that I've tried using boolean functions.  It took some trial and error.

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