How do I close an open geometry?

[[GLT] Legislator 66]

Hi there,

I've got another beginner question :) So I got this free model imported into o2 --> http://minus.com/i/bmWgaBotuZV18

When I press "Find non-closed" it marks a lot of vertices which are not connected with each other --> http://minus.com/i/KUD5UJ8YVKed

If I mark the model and press "Structure" / "Topology" / "Close" then the model will be closed, but also warped.

If I mark the model and press "Points" / "Merge" the model will be warped even more, same goes for "Merge near" while testing different values.

I'm sure there might be a way to connect the vertices manually, but how can I do this?

[warlord554 2065]

I assume it's for the shadow lod? either way if O2 can't close them properly, then you have to do it manually and touch up the model as needed

[[GLT] Legislator 66]

I assume it's for the shadow lod? either way if O2 can't close them properly, then you have to do it manually and touch up the model as needed

Yeah that's right, but I don't know how. I assume I have to select the correct tool and then drag a line between the vertices, right? :confused:

[warlord554 2065]

Personally I would model a separate, much simpler shadow. It doesn't need to be too high quality and complex. For your model id do a simple closed square base, with a skinny square sticking out at an angle for the lid

[[GLT] Legislator 66]

I suppose I found my mistake. I always tried to draw lines, but I had to draw triangles or squares. It took me a while but I managed to get the geometry closed. But the texture didn't show up at first! So I reversed the faces and finally got it working :) http://minus.com/i/rd1fvh8Gne43

Thanks for your help though.