Modeling a Character in 3DS Max, 2nd Edition

Hit the Hide button on the sub-object menu to get these

less important vertices out of the way.

Step 3: Hide More Non-Essential Vertices of

the Boot

Now that you’ve narrowed the vertices down to 148, it’s time to cut

even further. This particular boot design consists of several straps

and components. However, these four vertices…

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… can go without losing the basic strap structure they help create.

Select and hide them, then look at the six vertices highlighted

below.

They represent the cylinder structure at either side of the ankle ...