Erasing Faces and Edges

You can erase either faces or edges. As a consequence, closed surfaces become open surfaces.

Before you begin: Create a 3D shape containing a subdivision surface.
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  1. Click Erasing .

    Tip: You can also access this command by pressing ALT+SHIFT+E.

  2. Select the face to erase.

    A Tools Palette is displayed:



    The following icons let you:


    • erase a face
    • erase an edge
    • validate the command using the Apply mode

  3. Click Face Erasing (it is selected by default).

  4. Click the face(s) to erase.



  5. Press Ctrl to select multiple elements to erase.

  6. Release the mouse when you are satisfied with the new shape of the surface.

  7. Click Apply (enter) to validate the command you make or use Crtl key to multi-select the surfaces or edges to be erased and click Apply.



  8. Click Edge Erasing .

  9. Click the edge to erase.



    The erasing propagates to the connected edges:



  10. Release the mouse when you are satisfied with the new shape of the surface.

  11. Click Apply (enter) to validate the command you make or use Crtl key to multi-select the surfaces or edges to be erased and click Apply.