GuiCommand: Name: Mesh PolyCut MenuLocation: Meshes , Cutting , Cut mesh Workbenches: Mesh_Workbench SeeAlso: Mesh_PolyTrim, Mesh_TrimByPlane
Mesh PolyCut
Description
The Mesh PolyCut command cuts whole faces from mesh objects.
Usage
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During the command the 3D view cannot be changed. It is advisable to properly line up the 3d view first.
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Select one or more mesh objects.
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There are several ways to invoke the command:
- Press the
Cut mesh button. - Select the Meshes → Cutting → Cut mesh option from the menu.
- Press the
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Define a polygon by picking points in the 3D view.
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Select an option from the 3D view context menu:
**Inner** : removes the faces that are (partially) inside the polygon.-
Outer
: removes the faces that are completely outside the polygon.
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Split
: removes the faces that are completely outside the polygon, and creates a new mesh object containing them.
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Cancel
: cancels the command.
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