No Edge loop on wedged faces

[ch.niebel]

Hi,

new to Maya. I modelled sth testing the wedge tool. Afterwards I want to insert edge loops along the side of the mesh using the Multi cut tool but it cannot identify the mesh flow along the wedged polys. Is there a way to insert a complete loop like in the second image?

[mspeer]

Hi!

Try Bevel.

[damaggio]

you can also extrude the entire area and use offset but edge loops only work on quads.

[ch.niebel]

Thx. I am suprised how poor the edge loop insert algos are in comparison to other apps. 

[mspeer · Accepted solution]

Hi!

You can't have a "loop" on a triangle as you have no clear opposite edge, in contrast to a quad face.

Please mark every answer that solves your problem (or gives the correct answer) as solution, so others interested in this thread will get a better overview.

[damaggio]

That could be true that other apps might have a superior tool,however Maya is still the best choice overall, that's why you are learning it.

Have fun.

[hamsterHamster]

Basically, you can use OffsetEdgeLoop tool instead, then double-click+del unnecessary edge. And, to avoid triangles, you can do Wedge with some small inner radius.. the result will be all quads, which means you can use InsertEdgeLoop tool.