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# 1 19-07-2011 , 11:27 AM
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combining smooth preview and non-smooth geometry

i have different pieces of geometry in want to combine. some has the smooth mesh preview (3) applied and others not. can I combine the two and keep the relevant smoothing on each piece, or is it a case of adding edge loops to preserve the shape?
I've try applying a proper smooth operation, but it seems like a lot of polygons for what is a fairly small object..
 
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# 2 19-07-2011 , 11:58 AM
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Your best bet would be a proper smoothing IMO. When you press 3 it has to display the same amount of polygons as 2 levels of smoothing would
 
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# 3 19-07-2011 , 12:04 PM
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that makes sense - level 2 smooth preview... thanks for the tip.
i've done it with edge loops now, i decided to have a go knowing i'd get an answer here if it didn't work. but it looks ok as it is.

thanks anyway!
 
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