Commands

Delete Faces

The DeleteFaces command removes selected faces from a mesh, SubD, or polysurface. This is particularly useful for editing objects by creating holes or simplifying geometry. For the best experience, use this command in a shaded display mode to visually select and remove faces with precision.

Supported Input

Mesh faces
SubD faces
Polysurface faces

Steps to Use

Select the faces on the mesh, SubD, or polysurface that you want to remove.
Execute the DeleteFaces command.

Face Loop Selection (Post-Selection)

You can use advanced selection techniques to remove entire loops or ranges of faces:

To select an entire face loop
1. Click on a face in the desired loop.
2. Double-click on the next face to define the loop direction.

https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/8/help/en-us/image/topic_illustrations/doubleclickfaceloop.gif

To select a face loop range
1. Click on the first face and the last face in the loop.
2. Double-click on an intermediate face near the selected range.

https://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/8/help/en-us/image/topic_illustrations/doubleclickfacelooprange.gif

Applications

Use the DeleteFaces command to:

Create holes in objects for further editing.
Simplify meshes, SubDs, or polysurfaces.
Prepare models for custom modifications.