Delete Faces

The DeleteFaces command removes selected faces from a mesh, SubD, or polysurface. This is particularly useful for editing objects by creating holes or simplifying geometry. For the best experience, use this command in a shaded display mode to visually select and remove faces with precision.

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Supported Input

• Mesh faces

• SubD faces

• Polysurface faces

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Steps to Use

1. Select the faces on the mesh, SubD, or polysurface that you want to remove.

2. Execute the DeleteFaces command.

Face Loop Selection (Post-Selection)

You can use advanced selection techniques to remove entire loops or ranges of faces:

• To select an entire face loop

  1. Click on a face in the desired loop.

  2. Double-click on the next face to define the loop direction.

• To select a face loop range

  1. Click on the first face and the last face in the loop.

  2. Double-click on an intermediate face near the selected range.

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Applications

Use the DeleteFaces command to:

• Create holes in objects for further editing.

• Simplify meshes, SubDs, or polysurfaces.

• Prepare models for custom modifications.