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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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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why does loop-cut-and-slide ignore some faces but not others?
why does the loop-cut-and-slide operation ignore certain faces but happily cut others?the model is symmetrical so it is a bit strange to pick 3 faces that won't get cut. I tried applying it to see if ...
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Subsurf Modifier artifacts
So I was messing with Subsurf modifier to create a certain sword and then some weird artifacts began to appear (cape-like). I've tried adjusting the Crease, but couldn't achive what I wanted. Basicly, ...
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How to evenly space vertices?
I have a edge loop that has vertices on it. Is there a way I can separate the vertices on the the edge evenly without moving the end points? I would also like for the vertices to maintain the current ...
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edges with thickness and color
Is there a way to vary the thickness and color of lines created by just edges and vertices?
I realize that a face can be defined and then color and material applied, but is there any way to apply a ...
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