Questions tagged [edges]
An edge is a line segment connecting two vertices. An edge always connects two vertices by a straight line. The edges are the “wires” you see when you look at a mesh in wireframe view. They are usually invisible on the rendered image. They are used to construct faces.
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Can freestyle render edges with no face?
I have a mesh with some "faceless edges". Can freestyle render them?
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How to set edge bevel weights from a python script
I need to set weights for some edges from a python script. I have tried looping through object.data.edges and setting bevel_weight values but I can't get it right. It only works if I have first edited ...
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How to merge two edge loops
This is a Q&A so I answer it myself. I searched for an answer to this question for ages and didn't find anything so I'll add this here if anybody else struggles with the same issue.
So, how can I ...
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How to make an edge loop that is parallel to one of the sides of the face loop?
How to make an edge loop that is parallel to one of the sides of the face loop?
Not this -
But this -
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Select the edges drawn by freestyle
I want to be able to select the edges freestyle determines (e.g. silhouette edges), and then, say, draw only those silhouette edges from another view. Is it possible?
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How could two circles be connected when one has an interrupted edge ring?
I created a membrane of one speaker and want to connect a duplicate, the outer edge ring is interrupted (because I used Knife Project to cut the holes in the case). The problem is that Grid Fill ...
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I can't seem to select faces and edges?
I'm following this tutorial to get started with blender: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp1sH6Cm1ww
When I try selecting an edge or a face, the program does not let me. However, I can select ...
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How to output the number of vertices, edges and faces given a polygon with Python?
So far I have written the following code. I am super new to python
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Face splitting tool
Is there a tool to split this cubes faces or face into 4 equally spaced faces?
So it will look like this:
Maybe just to split it into 2 equally spaced faces that I can apply twice?
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Add a new edge snapping to a vertex and with an angle constraint?
How would you add a horizontal line without interference to the other edge?
As shown on the image,
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What is the difference between an edge loop and an edge ring?
I've heard the terms "edge ring" and "edge loop". What do they mean and how are they different?
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Embossing an edge-loop
This question follows from Constructing and bevelling a pie-slice
I'm trying to bring definition to the top edge of a solid geometric object.
EDIT: I'm trying to achieve something like this:
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Simulating rounded edges on a mesh
I'm looking to create the illusion of rounded or beveled edges without actually adding new geometry as a batch process for multiple types of meshes, from something as simple as a cube to very complex. ...
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What are the colored/highlighted edges in edit mode?
There are red and pink edges on my mesh.
What do these colored edges mean? How can I use them?
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How to solidify edges
I have a complex mesh with only vertices and edges that I want to solidify.
The problem is I just want to solidify edges (not any faces) to have some kind of fat wireframe model (i.e. just every ...
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