Edge Collapse
Collapses the selected edges or faces along those edges.
If there are multiple selection groups, each group is collapsed. This helps to prevent broken shapes with edges not connected to each other.
Can be used in Face or Edge Selection Mode.
| Basic | Standard | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| O | O | O |
Usage
Select an edge or face of one or more polygon meshes and then apply Edge Collapse.
- Select Tools > Modify Mesh > Edge Collapse.
- In the Toolbox, select Modify > Mesh > Edge Collapse.
Before applying Edge Collapse (Edge Selection Mode)
After applying Edge Collapse (Edge Selection Mode)
Before applying Edge Collapse (Face Selection Mode)
After applying Edge Collapse (Face Selection Mode)
Note Combine this with Detect > Small Elements, to reduce errors when 3D printing or doing Boolean operations.