To edit hair mesh, you generally follow these steps within a 3D character creation or editing software:
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Create or Select a Character: Begin by either creating a new character or selecting an existing one within your chosen software (e.g., Character Creator).
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Apply or Create Hair: Apply a pre-made hair template or create custom hair. This might include elements like eyebrows, eyelashes, or a full hairstyle.
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Enter Mesh Editing Mode: Select the hair object within the software, and then typically click an "Edit Mesh" button or find a similar option within the modify or editing panel. This action will switch the program to a mode allowing you to directly manipulate the hair's underlying mesh.
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Modify the Mesh: Use the available tools to edit the hair mesh. These tools might include:
- Vertex manipulation: Move individual points (vertices) of the mesh.
- Edge manipulation: Adjust the lines (edges) connecting vertices.
- Face manipulation: Modify the surfaces (faces) of the mesh.
- Sculpting tools: Push, pull, smooth, or otherwise deform the mesh in a more organic way.
- Adding/Deleting: Adding new vertices, edges, or faces to reshape the hair. Removing unneccesary portions of the hair mesh.
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Exit Editing Mode: Once you're satisfied with the modifications, exit the mesh editing mode. This usually involves clicking a button like "Apply," "Done," or similar to finalize the changes.
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Ensure Hair is Selected (Post-Edit): It is good practice to verify that the hair is selected, in order to apply changes.
In summary, editing hair mesh involves selecting the hair, entering mesh editing mode, using the available tools to modify the shape and structure of the mesh, and then exiting editing mode to apply the changes.
