Now that we have created a highpoly model, we need to export it to create the lowpoly model. To prepare the mesh, we will use Decimation Master so that the model we export will not be too heavy when we bring it into our preferred application for creating the lowpoly model.
To find Decimation Master, we need to look in the Plugins rollup. This tool will allow us to reduce the polygon density of the model, while retaining the detail we will need for baking the maps later. Before using Decimation Master, we must make sure that all the layers we have created are baked down into the mesh.
When using Decimation Master, we can use the default settings. Click on Pre-calculate so that the mesh can be analyzed. Once it is done, click on Decimate to create a model that has lower polygons yet retains the details of the higher resolution mesh.
The Decimation Master menu
Now, all that we have to do is export. Before doing so, make sure to double check your export settings in the rollout to make sure the mesh maintains the original size.
Checking export settings