Simplifying mesh objects

Command

Path

Simplify Mesh

Modify

The Simplify Mesh command simplifies mesh objects by reducing the number of polygon faces. More simplification reduces the quality of the shape, but also reduces file size and processing time. Multiple mesh objects can be simplified simultaneously.

This command can enhance performance when working with complex 3D objects.

To simplify one or more meshes:

Select the mesh object to simplify. Individual meshes can be simplified, as well as meshes contained within other objects, such as groups, symbols, or IFC entities.

Select the command.

The Simplify Mesh dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

Quality

Drag the slider to set the quality of the mesh object; lower quality results in greater simplification and faster processing

Original number of faces

Displays the original number of faces in the selected meshes

Simplified number of faces

When Preview is clicked, displays the number of faces in the simplified meshes

Preview

Dynamically previews the simplified mesh object

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Convert to mesh

Editing mesh objects

 

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