Smooth Vertices

Reference

Mode

Edit Mode

Menu

Vertex ‣ Smooth Vertices, Context Menu ‣ Smooth

This tool smooths the selected vertices by averaging the angles between the faces. After using the tool, options appear in the Toolbar:

Smoothing

Smoothing factor.

Repeat

The number of smoothing iterations.

Axes

Limit the effect to certain axes.

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Mesh before smoothing.

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Mesh after one smoothing iteration.

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Mesh after ten smoothing iterations.

See also

Subdividing

Adjusting the smooth option after using the Subdivide tool results in a more organic shape.

See also

Smooth Modifier

The Smooth Modifier, which can be limited to a Vertex Group, is a non-destructive alternative to the Smooth tool.