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Andy · 16th October 2009, 01:13 PM

Using the boolean function will probably leave holes or open edges since it's designed to work on sold objects only - it's likely to cause problems with a subdivision.

I'd revolve a line to make the bottle shape; select a vertical strip of surfaces for the handle; extrude twice. delete surfaces where you want the hole, patch over the 'inside' of the handle by selecting sets of four vertices and using Vertex->Create-ordered-surface (for each bridge surface).

You could also create the bottle and handle separately and then use Create-convex-surface/object to bridge the bottom and top of the handle. (then you'd need to remove any internal surfaces and merge/optimize.

If you don't want to subdivide the model (like the picture is), you could use boolean but you'll need to ensure the obejct is fully closed (no holes).

16th October 2009, 01:13 PM	#4
Andy Administrator Professional user Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,565	Re: Tutorial or show me how? Using the boolean function will probably leave holes or open edges since it's designed to work on sold objects only - it's likely to cause problems with a subdivision. I'd revolve a line to make the bottle shape; select a vertical strip of surfaces for the handle; extrude twice. delete surfaces where you want the hole, patch over the 'inside' of the handle by selecting sets of four vertices and using Vertex->Create-ordered-surface (for each bridge surface). You could also create the bottle and handle separately and then use Create-convex-surface/object to bridge the bottom and top of the handle. (then you'd need to remove any internal surfaces and merge/optimize. If you don't want to subdivide the model (like the picture is), you could use boolean but you'll need to ensure the obejct is fully closed (no holes).