Editable Poly issue when rendering - "Edges" are showing.

[Anonymous]

Hello!

What is causing my mallet to render like that?

When I add a TurboSmooth Modifier, it smooths the metal rings to bumps

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

You need to set up different smoothing groups on your model. Each area that should be smoothed together should be assigned their own group. If you want a hard line make sure the opposing faces are in a different group.

For example:

Go into the face selection of the object and assign the following smoothing groups.

• Assign the hammer head group 1
• Assign the top and bottom of each ring group 2
• Assign the sides of the rings Group 3

Then enable the smooth by groups option in the TurboSmooth modifier.

[hagen.deloss · Accepted solution]

Hi @Anonymous

I would add to what @Anonymous suggested and say that you could also build the object "to smooth", which pretty much means the model is built to be displayed in a high poly form. 

The chamfer tool will help you get the result you want. you will want to make sure each edge loop is close to the corner you want to make sharper.

Here is an image explaining the concept a little further.

I hope this helps!

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[hagen.deloss]

@Anonymous

I wanted to check back and see if a post helped you with your problem. It would be super helpful if you could add a post with how you decide to proceed, and your results. That way other Community members can benefit from your process 😄

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[Anonymous]

Thank you so much for the visual support. 

This solved my issue - thank you!