Question regarding on poly count

[wy.klight]

Hi, I have some question regarding poly count.  The following image is a model I created. As you can see in "1" mode the poly count is around 1000 .However , when I change to "3" mode, the count increase significantly.  I wish to know is this normal?

Model 1

 

Model 2

Model 2 is different , as you can see. The poly count for  both "1" and "3" mode  is the same. 

Is there a way to maintain the poly count when switching between both mode like in Model 2 ?  

P/S I am sorry for referring both mode as "1" and "3" as I am not aware of the name.  

[mspeer]

Hi!

Please read more about Smooth Mesh Preview in the Maya Online Help / Documentation.

Options are available in Attribute Editor in ...Shape.

"when I change to "3" mode, the count increase significantly.  I wish to know is this normal?"

- Yes.

"Is there a way to maintain the poly count when switching between both mode like in Model 2 ?"

Display -> Heads Up Display -> Poly Count (HUD Poly Count "Cage")

This settings has no impact on the displayed/rendered faces, it just toggles between original mesh poly count (regardless of display in Viewport) and smooth mesh poly count (show numbers as displayed in Viewport)

An other option would be to set subdivision (Preview Division Levels) to 0.

[wy.klight]

Thank you so much for the reply.