Append Face

This tool allow us to generate faces dynamically. Is mostly used to fill holes or to start modeling from scratch.

We can click on points to create the desired face (without preselection):

When we have preselection, we are directly filling the hole with a face:

Interface

Parameters

› Autoquad

When it is active, this option automatically finish the face when number of sides is equal to four (quad). Else, we need to right-click to validate the polygon.

› Weld

When it is active, this option automatically welds coincident points. Else, it creates coincident points, but the new geometry is a different object.

› Mode

Sets the append face mode:

• Point: request to pick points to create the new face.
• From Edge: request to pick an edge and two points to create the new face.
• Chain: request to pick and edge and two points to generate the first face, and it detects automatically the adjacent edge. The new faces only request for a point to be created.

› Retopology

Retopology is the process to recreate an existing surface with a cleaner mesh structure.

When it is active, it allow you to detect current surfaces and generate the new ones above. It activates the following parameter:

› Offset

Sets the distance between the existing surface and the new geometry generated.

Command Validation

1. Click Enter button on your keyboard ormouse right-click to validate the command.

2. Click Escape button on your keyboard to cancel the command.

3. Click Function key 1 button to open the help information of the command, in case you need more detailed information about the tool being used.