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Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices

by Jackal·Modeling

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Why we like it

Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices earns its place in the blender_extensions library as a single-purpose modeling utility: it handles one topology cleanup job with no settings to adjust. With 1,855 downloads recorded and a footprint under 2 KB, it favours a focused approach over feature breadth.

What is Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices?

Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices is a Blender add-on from developer Jackal that dissolves selected vertices connected to exactly two edges. Its stated purpose is to clean up mesh topology efficiently, and it is described as fast and lightweight.

The add-on works in Edit Mode on mesh objects and integrates directly into the Vertex menu, at Edit Mode → Vertex → Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices. There are no settings to configure: select a mesh object, enter Edit Mode, choose your vertices, and run the command. Undo support is included, and it runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Current version 1.1.0 is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, and the developer also lists Blender 4.0 and up. The package is compact at 1.9 KB and requires no special permissions. It is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, with the source available on the developer's GitHub page.

Who is Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices best for?

Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices is best for blender modelers who want to clean up mesh topology by dissolving vertices connected to exactly two edges.

How much does Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices cost?

Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Dissolves selected vertices connected to exactly two edges
  • Fast and lightweight
  • Undo support
  • Integrated into the Vertex menu in Edit Mode
  • No settings required
  • Works on mesh objects across Windows, Linux, and macOS

Tags

#Blender#mesh#topology#vertices#modeling#cleanup#edit mode#add-on

Frequently asked questions

Does Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices work with Blender 4.2?

Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, and the developer also lists support for Blender 4.0 and up. It operates inside Edit Mode on mesh objects and is available on Windows, Linux, and macOS. The current release is version 1.1.0. If you are running an older or development build, the developer's GitHub page is the place to confirm compatibility before you install, since the add-on is small and requires no special permissions to run.

How do I install Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices?

Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices can be installed by dragging and dropping it into Blender, or by downloading the file and choosing Install from Disk. On the developer's GitHub page the add-on is distributed as a single .py file, which you enable through Edit → Preferences → Add-ons. The package is small at 1.9 KB and needs no special permissions. Once enabled, it appears in the Vertex menu in Edit Mode, ready to use with no additional configuration.

Where do I find Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices in Blender?

Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices lives in the Vertex menu while you are in Edit Mode. The full path is Edit Mode → Vertex → Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices. To use it, select a mesh object, enter Edit Mode, select the vertices you want, and run the command. It targets vertices connected to exactly two edges and dissolves them. There are no settings to adjust, and undo support means you can step back if the result is not what you expected.

What license is Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices released under?

Dissolve 2-Edge Vertices is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and it is authored by Jackal. It is listed as free here in the catalog; for current licensing terms and any updates, the developer's GitHub page is the best reference. The add-on requires no special permissions, and its source is available on the developer's page in keeping with its GPL license, so you can review or modify the code as the license allows.

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