3D Tools and terms glossary

Polygon – A collection of edges, faces and vertices that make up a shape. Many polygons are used to make more complex shapes.

Primative – Simple shapes such as Cubes, Spheres, Cylinders, Cones etc.

Faces – A 2D shape that represents a surface

Edge – A part of a 3D shape where two faces meet

Vertex – A corner of a 3D shape

Extrude – A tool that creates a layer of edges and pushes/pulls selected faces of an object