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Description of all instruments is here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Add Geometry Category<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Add\/Split<\/strong>:<\/a> Add polygons using the lines between points. You can add new polygons, split faces, edges, and connect vertices in this mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use RMB to tweak edges\/vertices (you can use the Add\/Split tool as a target weld tool).
Use the ZX\u2026 hotkey combination to move the point(s) in the plane.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Or hotkeys x, y, or z to move along the axes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Select: <\/strong>In this mode, you can select individual vertices, edges, and faces. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Auto:<\/strong> Choose selection method automatically and clear current selection. Use A shortcut.
Vertices:<\/strong> Operate over vertices. Double-click to select cluster in select mode.
Edges:<\/strong> Operate over edges. Double-click to select cluster in select mode.
Faces:<\/strong> Operate over faces. Double-click to select cluster in select mode.
Object:<\/strong> Operate over object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Use CTRL to remove elements from the selection.
Select an element with LMB, then move (slide) them with RMB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n