Connect Vertex Path

Reference

Mode:

Edit Mode

Menu:

Vertex ‣ Connect Vertex Path

Shortcut:

J

This tool connects vertices in the order they are selected, splitting the faces between them. When there are only two vertices selected, a cut will be made across unselected faces, a bit like the Knife tool; but this is limited to straight cuts across connected faces.

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Two disconnected vertices.
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Result of connecting.

Running a second time will connect the first/last endpoints. When many vertices are selected, faces will be split by their selected vertices.

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Before.
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After.

Vertices not connected to any faces will create edges, so this can be used as a way to quickly connect isolated vertices too.