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Difference between Patch, Mesh & Poly

Vitus

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I noticed that all of these three types have a quite different range of options. Until now I use the Editable Poly most of the time. Basically because I like the border->cap option. On the other hand I can't flip the polys without using a modifier.

I also noticed that Bill method of shaping the inside model as described here, doesn't work when using the editable poly.

Therefore I want to know some details about that. Whats the technical difference between Editable Mesh, Editable Patch, Editable Poly. When is it recommended to use which type? Is it normal to swap between these modes or will it produce errors?

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Vitus
 
I use only e-mesh and e-poly, and choose which depending on what tools are available for the task at hand.

I convert back-and-forth frequently during any given project.

Regardless of what mode you're in, the export is always converted to triangles during export.
 
Ok thanks for the info. That puts my mind at rest!

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Vitus
 
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