What's the fastest way to select every other vertex of an edge ring?

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What's the fastest way, without using Python, to select every other vertex of an edge ring with an even number of verts?

ideasman42 · Accepted Answer · 2013-08-25 09:54:40Z

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In edit mode with entire edge ring selected:

Select> Checker Deselect

This should deselect every other vertex.

You can then use the 'offset' value in the toolshelf if you want the other vertices in the edge ring selected.

No Offset:

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Offset by 1:

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Note: This works in edge and face mode too, deselecting alternate edges or faces to get a checkerboard selection.

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answered Aug 24, 2013 at 17:18

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$\begingroup$ Oh boy, I'm humbled. It even takes the active vertex into account as a starting point. Thank you $\endgroup$
– Haunt_House
Aug 24, 2013 at 17:24
$\begingroup$ I can't find the offset. $\endgroup$
– 00Ghz
Aug 25, 2013 at 5:33
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$\begingroup$ The offset option as well as the nth option (so you can select every 3rd vertex or 6th vertex...) is available in the operator options - either F6 or at the bottom of the toolbar panel T $\endgroup$
– sambler
Aug 25, 2013 at 6:59
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$\begingroup$ I would like to comment is that Blender is absolutely brilliant. $\endgroup$
– foobarbecue
Mar 1, 2018 at 2:12

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