Delete Vertex

Delete a Vertex

Use the Delete Vertex option to remove a vertex from a triangulation. This results in all connecting triangles being deleted (termed a 'patch') and a hole being created. You have the choice of whether to fill the hole or to leave it open.

Figure 1: Original Triangulation

Figure 2: Vertex deleted, but patched

Figure 3: Vertex deleted, no patch

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Instructions

On the Model menu, point to Triangle Edit, and then click Delete Vertex option

Select the triangulation. If there is only one triangulation loaded onscreen, then it will be automatically selected.

Choose whether to replace the patch that is fill in the hole or to leave the hole open.

Select the vertex to delete. Confirm that you want to delete the vertex.

You can then select more vertices for deletion. Cancel when you have finished deleting vertices.