sub-division of selected surfaces

[Gernot]

Hi,

I start with very low poly models and then do some sub-division for them. However, most times the very low poly models are partly good, partly to rough. So I would like to be able to select some surfaces, and only commit a subdivision on them.
Know what I mean?
My current problem is a dress that is good at the lower part. But the upper part needs some "smoothing".

[Andy]

Select the sueraces you want subdivided and use Surface->divide, then Vertex->Smooth -vertices. This will do the same as a subdivision, but only on those surfaces you selected.

[foxa]

:o Boy! you learn something new every day - thanks Andy.

Art

[Thaellin]

One problem with this method is that it will create t-junctions...

A possible future improvement would be for AC3D to detect the edges with no selected adjacent polygons and not create vertices which split those edges.

-- Jeff

[Gernot]

or: divide a quad surface this way:


+---+
|\ /|
| X |
|/ \|
+---+

and triangles in the same way (no breaking of the edges of the existing surfaces)

[Andy]

If you want to divide up your surfaces like that, use Surface->Spike with 0 distance.

(The next release will have much improved (faster/real-time) surface-subdivision, with correct handling of boundary edges)

Andy

[foxa]

:D OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! NEXT Release - Wheeeeeeeeeee.

Art