The Merge Blocks option allows you to merge several small blocks into larger blocks. The number of blocks before and after the merge is displayed in the message window.
- Selected
merges two or more selected blocks. All pairs which have a common face will be merged, selected blocks which do not have a neighbor will be ignored. This includes a mixed operation involving free and mapped blocks.
Note: For 3D blocking, your selection must be only mapped blocks or only free blocks. You may not mix mapped and free blocks in one merge operation.
- Automatic
automatically merges all the blocks in the current Block part to the least number of blocks possible. Any pairs which share a common face will be merged (internal face will be removed).
- IJK Direction
merges selected blocks in the direction determined by the selected reference edge. Any pairs where the common face is perpendicular to the selected direction will be merged. If no blocks are selected, then all blocks are included.
Note: Only 3D mapped blocks may be merged with this option.