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I am trying to use the boolean modifier to 'remove' the highlighted objects as can be seen in the first picture. However, when I apply the modifier it does create the geometry - as you can see in the second picture - but it is not removing those parts in my object.

How can I make the boolean modifier work?

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Your boolean object (Circle) has inverted normals which is preventing the boolean working. Check the Face Orientation checkbox on the Viewport Overlay menu. Red means the normals are inverted.

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Select the Circle, go into Edit mode, hit A to select All, then Shift-N to recalculate the normals. If you then go back into Object mode and hide the circle in the outliner, you'll see that the boolean has worked.

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  • $\begingroup$ Ah yes, I didn't check the normals. Thank you! $\endgroup$
    – DPlayground
    Aug 20 at 11:38
  • $\begingroup$ No problem. I have the Face Orientation checkbox on the Quick (Q) menu here so that it's instantly available in Edit or Object mode. $\endgroup$
    – John Eason
    Aug 20 at 11:40

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