An easy question on Booleans for the experts... I'm trying to model a Roman temple out of primatives and using Boolean operations where required. I'm trying to do the roof. You've probably seen them. They are a kind of flattened ridge tent shape. I'm trying to do it with 3 boxes (one lying flat and two at an angle) and using Boolean difference. Here is my question. Is using Boolean operations the only way to do this kind of thing in Vue4? Ideally I would prefer to be able to draw a triangle and extrude it out to create the finished roof. Also, if I do use Booleans, is there a way to switch off the "construction lines" from the boxes that were subtracted. I find this really confusing when looking at the wire frame model. Thanks, Kevin

I'm no expert with booleans Kevin, but perhaps if you are interested in modeling objects for use in Vue you may be interested in the Wings 3D forum here; alot of people seem to like it. I hear it's an excellent modelling program, and best of all it's free. (Click on their forum banner to download it.) There is a mini tutorial on modeling a radial aircraft engine in one of the early threads to help get you up and running. Once you get familiar with it you will have far more creation freedom than booleans alone can offer. Just a thought.

Thanks krimpr. I'll have a look at that. I've got Amapi 3D ver6 at the moment but am still on the first few steps of the ladder. Maybe Wings 3D will be easier.