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Decimate Mesh

Used to reduce the number of facets in a mesh by creating larger facets that approximate the original facets of the mesh.

You can access this tool from the following:

  • Ribbon: Modeling > Mesh > Modify Meshes
  • Toolbox: Modify Meshes


SettingDescription
Percent of Reduction Sets the required reduction in the number of facets for the modified mesh element.
Chord Tolerance Sets the maximum deviation from a constructed polygon to the original element.
Maintain Boundary Retains the same boundary for the modified mesh element.
Key-in: FACET MODIFY DECIMATE