Retopologize limitations

This table lists common Retopologize limitations and possible workarounds.

Limitation

Workaround (if available)

Retopologize with symmetry does not work with half meshes (open or closed).

Use Mesh > Mirror to create a whole mesh and try running Retopologize again. See Create symmetrical polygon meshes for more information on the Mirror command.

Retopologize with symmetry does not work with shells that don't cross the symmetry line. Use mirror on the shells that were not included in the Retopologize operation:
Retopologize with symmetry does not carry over hard edges to both sides of the retopologized mesh. After the Retopologize operation has completed, run Mesh Display > Soften/Harden Edges.

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