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Editing 3D Models with Meshmixer

This guide will teach basic editing of 3D models using Meshmixer.

3: Select & edit parts of the model using the Select tool

Tool Used:Select

The Select tool allows you to select specific parts of your model to edit, leaving the rest untouched.

To use the Select tool:

  • Click the Select menu
  • Click and drag the cursor over parts of the model to use the select tool like a brush, to highlight parts of the model
  • Double click on the model to select everything
  • Hover over the edit menu
  • Use Erase & Fill to cut parts of the model and repair
  • Use Discard to cut away any selected parts of the model
  • Try out different options to see what they do

Screenshot of a skeletal hand being highlighted using the select tool in Meshmixer