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Extrude, Insert and Bridge

Develop designs by adding faces and inserting edges.

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Extrude

Learn how to use the Extrude tool to create faces from edges and other faces, and discover how to configure the tool options to suit your workflow.

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Insert

Learn to use the Insert tool to insert edges and edge loops into your subdivision surfaces, and familiarize yourself with the tool options to better position the new edges, adjust for a non-linear edge flow, and more.

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Bridge

Learn how to use the Bridge tool to create and manipulate faces across edges or faces, and use a path curve or move the vertices to adjust the bridge shape. It is good practice to think about the topology you want before using Bridge, and to ensure you have the same number of edges on each side to reduce complexity.

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