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When attempting to perform a boolean operation on 3D solids (union, subtract...), AutoCAD displays the message "You may want to convert the solid to a Brep".

Switch off the history of edits on your 3D solid using the SOLIDHIST variable, with the BREP command, or with the "History" option in the Properties window (Ctrl+1).

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19.3.2009    21135×  
applies to: AutoCAD 2009 · AutoCAD 2008 · AutoCAD 2007 ·

See also:
Tip 14232:How to find out the fillet radius of a 3D solid?
Tip 12248:How to remove fillet or chamfer from a 3D solid?
Tip 5146:Making 3D DWG files smaller.


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