1
$\begingroup$

Is there a way to separate a selection of vertices from a mesh directly without creating a new object?

My current way of doing this is:

  • Select vertices
  • Use Separate by Selection (P > By Selection)
  • Select both objects and join again J

I feel like there should be a way of doing this completely within edit mode. Is there?

Improve this question
$\endgroup$
3
  • 5
    $\begingroup$ yes, using Y or V. The V will work only with selected edges and it cuts out the selection. The Y makes pretty much the same, except if it is not a closed polygon it will just duplicate the vertex or the edge. You cant just take out random vertex because it affect the faces and edges. $\endgroup$ – Fowl Jan 17 '20 at 6:38
  • $\begingroup$ @Fowl ... that looks like an answer, to me.. if it was one, we could UV it. $\endgroup$ – Robin Betts Jan 17 '20 at 6:59
  • 1
    $\begingroup$ @Fowl, Using Y (split command) seems to do what I was looking for. Thank you $\endgroup$ – user668074 Jan 18 '20 at 13:22
2
$\begingroup$

You want Mesh -> Split -> Selection, which is the Y key.

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$
0
$\begingroup$

Vertex Groups may be what you are after? Found under Context

enter image description here

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and cookie policy

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.