Hard Edge Selection – One-Click Tool for Autodesk Maya

Speed up your modeling cleanup workflow with Hard Edge Selection for Autodesk Maya.

Instead of manually clicking through edges to mark creases or hard-surface breaks, Hard Edge Selection lets you instantly select all hard edges on your mesh based on a crease angle range, with live feedback and one click.

Whether you're working on hard-surface models, mechanical parts, props, or complex topology, Hard Edge Selection helps reduce repetitive edge-picking and keeps your modeling workflow fast and clean.

Features

Crease Angle Range control (min / max threshold)
One-click Select Hard Edges
Ignore Edges Shorter Than filter
Exclude Inner Hole Edges option
Auto-filters triangulation diagonal edges
Real-time selected edge count feedback
Precise numerical input or slider control
Clean and simple user interface
Lightweight and fast workflow
Helps save time on repetitive edge selection tasks

Perfect For

Game Artists
Hard-Surface Modelers
Prop Artists
3D Generalists
Autodesk Maya Users
Anyone who regularly preps meshes for creasing, smoothing, or UV work

Requirements

Autodesk Maya 2021–2026
Tested on Maya 2023
Python 2.7 / Python 3 support depending on the Maya version

Note: Maya 2023 is the version individually tested by the developer. Compatibility with other listed Maya versions is based on the tool's intended version support and has not been individually verified on every version.

Included

Hard Edge Selection Script / Installer
Installation Guide & Documentation
Step-by-step Installation Video

How It Works

Select one or more polygon meshes.
Open Hard Edge Selection from your Maya shelf.
Set the Crease Angle Range (From° / To°).
Optionally enable Ignore Short Edges or Exclude Inner Hole Edges.
Click Select Hard Edges.
Selected edges instantly update on your mesh with live count feedback.

Spend less time hunting for hard edges and more time creating better models. Let Hard Edge Selection handle the repetitive selection work so you can focus on your art.