In edit mode (1), select Surface (2), then Tris to Quads (3). To ensure that all faces are selected, press A. This converts triangular polygons into squares and reduces the complexity.

Decimate is a modifier that simplifies the polygons and complexity of the model to reduce the processing load on the computer. This step should be performed by smoothing, beautify and shade smooth.

Switch to object mode(1). Then clickplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigClick

Depending on the device, clicking refers to the user action for selecting an element. For devices with a mouse, this means pointing to the element followed by pressing the left mouse button. On devices with touch displays, this refers to tapping or tapping and holding (iOS: long touch). on the spanner to open the properties of the modifier(2).

Select “add modifier” (1) and then “decimate” from the list (2).

Here you can select the ratio of the decimation. For example .5=50% of the original model complexity.

In this case, the polygons have been reduced by half. Finding the perfect mix of reduced polygons and a beautiful look is a matter of experimentation.

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Depending on the device, clicking refers to the user action for selecting an element. For devices with a mouse, this means pointing to the element followed by pressing the left mouse button. On devices with touch displays, this refers to tapping or tapping and holding (iOS: long touch). on the arrow next to the decimate modifier.

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Depending on the device, clicking refers to the user action for selecting an element. For devices with a mouse, this means pointing to the element followed by pressing the left mouse button. On devices with touch displays, this refers to tapping or tapping and holding (iOS: long touch). on “Apply” in the drop-down list to make the decimation permanent.