I was just wondering if there is an easy way to make imported objects behave more like Bryce primitives when imported. When I use a negative operation on imported objects such as 3ds, the result is different from primitives because the model is made out of planes and isn't "full" like primitives. I want to know how to make it easier for it to look like the model is "full" rather than just planes. I know I can use a series of a couple more boolean operations to get the same results as with Bryce primitives, but I was just wondering if there is an easier way to do this.

Yes. Select object. From the drop-down menus, select "Object". Select "Edit object". Select "Solid when Boolean Rendering". Now when you assign positive or negative attributes to the imported object, most objects (not all, unfortunately) will behave like Bryce primitives do when using Boolean operations. John

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P.S. In order for this to work, the imported object must entirely enclose the space it occupies, for example, an object like a cup, open at one end, would not boolean.

This is not my "second childhood". I'm not finished with the first one yet.

Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

"I'd like to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather....not screaming in terror like the passengers on his bus." - Jack Handy

Wow I feel stupid now, I can't believe I've never realized what that button does, but then again I guess I've barely used import. Anyways, thank you very much.

LOL, don't feel stupid. I've been using Bryce very steadily since Bryce3D was released, and I would estimate I only understand about 25% (or less) of what Bryce can do.

This is not my "second childhood". I'm not finished with the first one yet.

Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

"I'd like to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather....not screaming in terror like the passengers on his bus." - Jack Handy

Ooh I wish I could understand 25%.I may have used much more...but understand it!!!.I was suffering with the same problem for ages until I checked it out in the forum...The best Bryce artists and their advice for free!!!An exellent arrangement...hope I can be of help for someone sometime,to return the favour.

and all I've used it for was smoothing..;)

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You will someday.... Hey pakled... You can use it to export objects too...ctrl+d while in the Edit mesh Menu...

hm..a thought..though to be honest, Bryce is my 'final destination'..thanks for the tip..;)

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anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)