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How can I make a vertical hole in mesh?

adrianasofiasm_
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Hi there! How can I create a vertical, circular hole in a mesh with a width of 5'-11"? I can only seem to be able to draw holes in plan view, which means they're horizontal and parallel to the floor. I want to make a hole to make a tunnel-like entrance. 

 

I tried windows but they can only be placed on walls and I can't seem to adjust the width of walls either. 

 

Thanks

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SEO.  Solid Element Operations.    

 

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I don't think you worded your question correctly.  

How can I create a vertical, circular hole in a mesh with a width of 5'-11"?     and   "I want to make a hole to make a tunnel-like entrance."   don't seem like the same thing.  I don't think that would be called a vertical hole. 

 

In any case, you can make a hole at any angle in a mesh using SEO and the Cylinder object from the Basic Shapes folder in the library.   

 

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I've tried that, but after the subtraction, the mesh stays solid, there is no hole. 

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Did you put the operator in a separate layer so you can turn that layer off?

 

Barry.

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