Delete vertices

To delete vertices on a polygon mesh, use Edit Mesh > Delete Edge/Vertex.

Many types of polygon vertices cannot be deleted using the Delete key. For example, you can use this key to delete border vertices on the exterior of a mesh where the selected vertex is connected to only two edges, but you cannot use the Delete key to delete a vertex that is connected to more than two edges.

When an interior vertex is deleted using Delete Edge/Vertex, any edges associated with the deleted vertices are also removed. The polygon faces surrounding the deleted vertex are replaced with a single n-sided polygon created from the vertices surrounding the deleted vertex. Maya does not use quads and triangles in the affected area in order to reduce the number of polygons. This action is equivalent to selecting all the edges surrounding the vertex and deleting them.

To delete vertices

1. Select one or more vertices on the polygon mesh.
2. Select Edit Mesh > Delete Edge/Vertex.

To delete interior vertices

1. Select the vertices and choose Edit Mesh > Delete Edge/Vertex, or only select vertices that reside at a corner or are connected to two edges only.
2. Do one of the following to delete the vertex:
   • Press Delete.
   • Press Backspace.
   

Note:

• Deleting vertices affects UVs, color, and blind data; therefore, the appearance of the mesh may change.
• Maya preserves shader and other set memberships based on vertices and faces.
• If you delete vertices from a polygonal mesh that is an instance, the geometry changes for all instances.