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--- 3d:modeling:topology [2025/09/03 17:29] – [Topology] mh
+++ 3d:modeling:topology [2025/09/09 14:32] (current) – [Topology] mh
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 ====== Topology ======
+=== Poles ===
 Edge flow is affected by the **poles** contained in a model. A **pole** is any vertex that has a number of connecting edges different than 4.
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 {{:3d:modeling:broken-edge-flow.png?direct&400|}}
+When modeling, you create poles when you need to redirect the edge flow, for example with some edges going towards the top and other edges going sideways.
+Select a part of the edges going up and extrude them upwards, then select the side edge thus extruded all the way down to the bottom edge and extrude those outwards.
+{{:3d:modeling:poles-redirect-edge-flow.png?direct&400}}
+=== Bevels and Crease ===
 On edges, bevels and crease can be used to create support topology.
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 **Crease** imitates the presence of supporting loops without adding topology but can create uneven topology if the adjacent edges are not at equal distance from creased edge.
-{{:3d:modeling:edge-crease-bevel.png?direct&400 |}}
+{{:3d:modeling:edge-crease-bevel.png?direct&400}}