Check split & join problems

[davide445]

Splitting a 3d scan butterfly, was able to perform two split, attempting to perform the last one I alwas got the message is not possible.

Already tried to perform the Mesh Doctor and nothing change, I just can't find what is wrong, can someone suggest some check to perform.

 

 

[Tony Nemo]

Try the "Decimate" command in the Geometry menu. This permits a great reduction without loss of detail and will lower the memory load for your computer.

[Carlosan]

Geometry > close holes can help too.

[davide445]

Thanks @Tony Nemo and @Carlosan.

I was able to complete the split just shifting the plane in another position.

Tried the decimate tool, he introduce artifact in the split borders, I suppose need to use it before and not after splitting.

 

[davide445]

After achieving this I want to add some fake fur on the body.

I have two options: add real fur in term of spikes or just some superficial long stipe that give the effect of fur attached to body.

Actual geometry and not texture since need to be 3d printed, experimented with Spikes, Muscle and Snake clay tools that appear to be good for my needs, but want to know if there is any way to define some random pattern, so to apply the very same effect on the surface without manually apply all them.

Edited July 21, 2016 by davide445