Split shared vertices

You can split a shared vertex into multiple vertices (one for each polygonal face that shares it) using the Detach command. You can then perform independent operations on the split edges.

Splitting a vertex that is shared lets you separate the edges of the faces so you can create an opening in a polygon mesh or divide the polygon mesh altogether.

To split a vertex

1. Select the shared vertex or vertices you want to split.

   The Detach feature ignores selected vertices that are not shared.

2. Select Edit Mesh > Detach.

   The selected vertices get split into multiple separate vertices that are not shared.

Related topics

• Merge selected components