Parts of mesh missing after updating to 5.1

[Joorsje]

Well, I think I've the problem myself. I used a boolean operator and an edit mesh modifier a couple of times on the same mesh. After extracting operands (so I can see the original objects I did the boolean on), the mesh turns normal again.
I guess booleans and edit mesh modifiers aren't the right way to build meshes...

Still, I find it strange that Max 5.1 f***es up my mesh, and 5.0 doesn't....

Cheers!

[zukezuko]

yep i get the same thing
for models i made in max 4
now its full of hole
i think the solution is
to load the models in max 4 and export them as .3ds
then import them again in max 5
textures and all are supported.

[Tex3D]

I haven't had the problems...yet :surprised

But could it be a normal flipping issue??

You guys got me skeeered now:eek:

-Dave

[Joorsje]

I just tried it on one object, but no, the mesh really ISN'T THERE, so flipping the normals isn't the solution.
I discovered another problem, aslo on an object created with boolean, and the mesh is become different! In the spaceship I built, the is a new polygon running from the wing to the back. :surprised . There are aslo other differences, so i'll go for zukezuko's solution :)

[Stroker]

Try File > Merge and pick the parts you need.
Been known to fix quite a few file problems.

[Joorsje]

I tried, it didn't work..:(

[Joorsje]

Woo! I have now 3D max 5.0 AND 5.1 installed, I converted my weird boolean object to an editable mesh in 5.0, opened it in 5.1, and it's totally repaired!!!

Cheers.

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