Edit a surface

Source file: edit-a-surface.htm

To despike a surface

On the Edit menu, go to the Fix group and select Despike. See Despike.

To fill holes in a surface

On the Edit menu, go to the Fix group and select Fill holes. See Fill Holes.

To add facets to a surface

  1. Right-click on the surface and select View > Wireframe to display the facets.

  2. Right-click on the surface and select Edit > Add facets.

  1. On the status bar, enter the First point, or click in the view window.

  2. Select the second and third point.

  1. Click to complete or press Enter.

Tip:  Add facets while in top view or use snap modes to ensure the facets are created in the intended location.

To extend the surface

  1. Right-click on the surface and select View > Wireframe to display the facets.

  2. Right-click on the surface and select Edit > Extend surface.

  1. Click on a boundary edge.

  1. Select the location for the Third point, to complete the boundary facet.

  2. Click to complete or press Enter.

Tip:  A construction or horizontal plane can be used to ensure the facets are created in the intended location.

To edit individual triangles

  1. Right-click on the surface and select View > Wireframe to display the facets.

  2. Using the Select points mode, draw a box over a corner of the triangle to be edited so that a point is selected.

  3. Right-click on the triangle and select Edit > Move point .      

  1. Click in the location for the new point.

  2. Click to complete or press Enter .