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# 1 29-10-2007 , 03:47 PM
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subd's to poly probs

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i converted subds to polys but lost my full crease thats running along the top of the fender. i want to use soft?harden to get the crease back but i need a straight line or edge to select. if you notice the thumbnail theres just to much goin on in the mesh. i need to clean it up a bit. any ideas how to do it?

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# 2 29-10-2007 , 05:08 PM
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I'd use alot less geometry than that first befor even contemplating that, thats a real modellers nightmare you have in front of you there


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# 3 29-10-2007 , 09:08 PM
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geom nightmare

what would you suggest i do?

# 4 30-10-2007 , 03:05 AM
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remake it is the fastest way.. but u can try just deleteing the geomerty.
check out the sub-ds to polygons option box.


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# 5 31-10-2007 , 02:41 PM
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Originally posted by starjsjswars
remake it is the fastest way.. but u can try just deleteing the geomerty.
check out the sub-ds to polygons option box.

Yeah, you should redo that area, and if you don't die in frustration trying to fix it, your pc will.


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