Graphics Programs Reference
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12.3.6 Decimate Modifiers
Th e decimate modifi er allows a reduction in vertex count without too much alteration to
the object's shape. Select the default cylinder in object mode and click “Add Modifi er” -
“Decimate” (Figure 12.18). Change the ratio from 1 to 0.600—notice that there isn't much
change to the appearance of the cylinder in object mode. Tab to edit mode to see the reduc-
tion in the number of vertices.
Learning
Unit 8
Decimate
Modifier
Figure 12.18
Default cylinder before the
modifier is applied
Default cylinder in edit mode
showing the vertices before the
modifier is applied
Default cylinder after the modifier is
applied with a ratio of 0.600; not too
much has changed
Tabbing back to edit mode
shows the reduction in the
number of vertices.
12.3.7 Edge Split Modifiers
Th e edge split modifi er allows you to split an object apart by selecting vertices, edges, or
faces. As an example start with the default scene with the default cube object. In object
