Boolean operation on solid failed?

[Superslinky]

Hi all, I've been trying to use the inter-part copy from my assembly to remove one object from another. I kep getting an error that reads "boolean operation on solid failed" Any ideas as to why?

By the way, this post started here for reference:

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=218570&page=1

 

[beachcomber]

Just pulling yor leg - here in the UK it's TYRE.
The other "tire" is what happens to you as you work hard.
Did you follow my method ? - it could make a difference on file size.

bc.
2.4GHz Core2 Quad, 4GB RAM,
Quadro FX4600.

 

[Superslinky]

I sort of did, but maybe I will do it that way to the T and see what happens. At this point I'm just happy to be moving forward. I've been messing around with this for a week! It's not like it's something easy and fast to do on this computer either. I'll click on a command and then wait 10 minutes to see what happens. It's been a very frustrating process!

 

[Superslinky]

FYI, I did exactly what you said and the file size went from around 60mb to around 30mb. I was able to take the upper and lower pieces create an assembly, insert the tire in the assembly, use interpart copy to edit in place and they were done.

As far as I'm concerned this is now a closed issue, thank you all for your help. Hopefully this thread will help others in the future.