![]() Meshmixer is a free tool by Autodesk that is mainly used to inspect and repair existing 3D models for 3D printing. If you are more of a visual learner, they also have a YouTube channel where they upload tutorials and product tips regularly. SketchUp has a great selection of learning tools and resources for new users, including their SketchUp Campus, user forums, help center, and blog. ![]() While they are currently rolling out the beta for a SketchUp for iPad app with Apple Pencil support, it could still be some time before that resource is fully available. It works best on a computer, as touch and mobile devices like phones and tablets seem to have a lot of issues with the interface. While SketchUp Free is not powerful enough to be a long-term commercial solution (SketchUp Pro is a much better option for this), it is a helpful tool for hobbyists and students to get started and practice these skills. This software is an excellent resource for creating complex 2D and 3D designs for engineering, interior design, architectural design, product development, and prototyping. Sketchup Free is a browser-based 3D design system that enables you to build 3D models by drawing and extruding 2D shapes. ![]() Rick Davidson and Grant Abbitt’s introductory Blender course on Udemy is one of our favorite premium options, while this series on Youtube offers an excellent overview of the software for free. You can take professional-led video courses on paid learning platforms like Skillshare and Udemy or simply browse YouTube for video tutorials, program overviews, and speed models. You can learn from countless available resources and join Blender communities for feedback on your projects. Out of all of the free software options in this article, Blender easily has one of the most enthusiastic and extensive user bases. Its user interface is also very different from that of comparable programs (such as Maya) and is not very intuitive, so much of the struggle at first is simply learning the controls and navigation. Blender is an open-source 3D modeling and animation suite that allows you to model, sculpt, rig, and animate your projects all within one environment.ĭue to its broad range of capabilities, Blender has a steep learning curve for beginners. The new Tweak features improved performance, additional tools, and more flexibility.If you’re looking for a good multipurpose program that can do a bit of everything, Blender is a great option. ![]() * Major rewrite of Tweak to integrate it into the Wings core. * Lots of new tools: o Plane Cut and Slice for cutting objects or face selections o Rotate Unconstrained for multi-axis rotations o Sculpt Mode lets you push, pull, inflate, pinch, and smooth your model o Face|Bridge now connects any two face regions o Body|Weld now manages neighbouring faces o View Along Nearest Axis (use 1 hotkey instead of 6) * Interface improvements: o Asian font support for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean o Rollup windows into their titlebars o Right-Click menus now sport a Menu Toolbar o Folders and new icons for the Geometry Graph o Four color themes to choose from in the Edit menu o Save and load Preference Subsets from the File menu o Automatic menu clipping for long menus o Tweak Palette for selecting Tweak tools, magnets, and axis constraints o Fix to properly restore the maximized Wings layout on Windows * Many bugfixes and improvements Changes The new Tweak features improved performance, additional tools, and more flexibility. If you're new to 3D modeling and want an easy starting point or don't need all the advanced features (and expense) of an advanced modeling app, then Wings 3D is a solid starting point. At the same time, even advanced users may find that you can whip-up an object in half the time it would take on a complex 3D modeling app such as Maya. When it comes to more advanced modeling such as rendering complex polygons, you may find that it struggles although it is definitely possible. ![]()
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