Editing Items
Modo offers a variety of tools to divide geometry in different ways. To reshape existing surfaces, you can use the various slicing functions to add more geometry to any surface area lacking in polygonal density. The Boolean and Drill tools shape forms by adding and subtracting simple shapes to create more complex ones. The subdivide commands provide a simple way to increase overall density across a mesh (perhaps in preparation for applying sculpting tools). For information on using a specific tool, click a link below to see that tool's topic.
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Sets a slicing plane through the currently-selected geometry. |
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Creates one or more evenly spaced slices aligned on the X, Y, or Z axes. |
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Cuts the mesh with a user-defined curve. |
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Creates multiple evenly-spaced slices that you can position interactively in the 3D viewport with resulting geometry that contains inner faces. |
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Creates a slice between edges by clicking from edge to edge. |
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Re-topologizes high-resolution geometry. |
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Similar to the pen tool, creates a slice plane. |
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Generates contours from user-defined slices across an existing polygon surface. |
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Lets you slice additional edge loops into your geometry. |
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Breaks a model into a specified number of individual pieces. |
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Combines mesh layers in various ways (Union, Intersect, Subtract, and Add). |
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Performs Boolean operations onto flat 2D polygons by using overlapping 3D geometry. |
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Performs Boolean-like operations with 2D polygons projected down a specified axis. |
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Recursively splits the selected polygons into smaller polygons. |
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Cut, Copy, and Paste commands. |
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Discards selected elements from a model/scene. |
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Repairs problematic geometry. |
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Slice Effector | Cuts geometry on a mesh along the particle positions provided by a tool generator connecting to Tool Pipe. This is used in combination with the Pen Slice and Curve Slice tools. |
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Auto Retopo | Generates a new mesh item from the input surface. For more information, see Automatic Retopology Tool. |
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Retopo Edge Lock | Refines your geometry results based on curves drawn on sharp edges. For more information, see Refining Your Geometry Results. |
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Retopo Edge Flow | Refines your geometry results based on curves drawn for directional flow. For more information, see Refining Your Geometry Results. |
