I would like to know how 2.49 model:
- select polys, point, edge
- weld verts of 2 points (normal and middle)
- scale up edge
- catmullclark subdivision
- crumple
I would like to know how 2.49 model:
1 - Go to edit mode and right mouse button to select. Set to vertex, edge and/or face selection mode

2 - select the vertices and press Alt+M to merge with various options
3 - Select edge and S = scale
4 - Editing panel (F9), add a Subsurf modifier from the modifiers panel.
5 - define what you mean by crumple
Richard