Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 4.29
This detailed hand
can be modeled
from a simple cube,
given a lot of time
and love.
The Add Divisions Tool
You can use the Add Divisions
tool to increase the number of faces of a poly surface by
evenly dividing either all faces or just those selected. Select the poly surface face or faces,
and choose Edit Mesh
➔
Add Divisions. In the option box, you can adjust the number of
times the faces are divided by moving the Division Levels slider. The Mode drop-down
menu gives you the choice to subdivide your faces into quads (four-sided faces, as on the
left of Figure 4.30) or triangles (three-sided faces, as on the right in Figure 4.30).
You can also select a poly edge to divide. Running this tool on edges divides the edges
into separate edges along the same face. It doesn't divide the face; rather, you use it to
change the shape of the face by moving the divided edges, as shown in Figure 4.31.
Figure 4.30
The Mode drop-
down menu of the
Add Divisions tool
lets you subdivide
faces into quads or
triangles.
Figure 4.31
Dividing edges