MeshTools

Modify Delete

Delete selected faces, edges, or points and let MeshTools remap the remaining mesh data.

Modify Delete is a selective delete operation driven by the current selection.

What You Can Delete

Depending on what is currently selected, MeshTools may offer:

  • Faces
  • Inside Edges
  • Outside Edges
  • Points

Edge Terms

Edge typeMeaning
Inside edgeshared by more than one face
Outside edgeboundary edge used by one face or fewer

Deleting an edge deletes the faces that depend on that edge. Deleting a point deletes faces that use that point.

Typical Workflow

  1. Select the geometry you want to remove.
  2. Open Modify Delete.
  3. Leave the relevant checkboxes enabled.
  4. Click Delete.

What MeshTools Updates After Delete

  • mesh triangles,
  • point positions,
  • explicit edges,
  • entity set indices,
  • bounds,
  • normals,
  • topology caches.

After the operation, the selection is cleared and the change is committed to history.

When Delete Is Unavailable

If the current selection does not contain any deletable faces, edges, or points, the command is disabled.

Select Similar

Find edge groups that match the shape of the currently selected edge pattern.

Modify Create Face

Create one or more triangles from selected boundary points or edges.

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What You Can DeleteEdge TermsTypical WorkflowWhat MeshTools Updates After DeleteWhen Delete Is Unavailable