by oimoyu·Modeling
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Easy Patch 2 earns its place in the superhive library for tackling pole arrangement where multiple edge flows converge, a spot in retopology that isn't always easy to solve by hand. Rather than automating the whole job, it keeps you in control of edge flow while providing an editable solution.
Easy Patch 2 by oimoyu is a Blender addon for creating standard topology within a patch. You draw the boundary of a patch and the result consists of quad mesh and poles limited to N-Poles and E-Poles. It is not a fully automatic retopology addon; it suits artists who want to control edge flow. You can create between 2 and 6 boundaries, with each edge flow corresponding to a boundary.
From mesh edit mode, click the start button to enter drawing mode, then click and drag to draw the boundary. Holding ctrl snaps to the start vertex and moves you into patching mode, where you edit patch parameters through the UI and press enter to apply the mesh. The T key changes the pattern, pattern 0 gives clean topology, and shift 1, 2, 3 smooth the mesh.
Poles are not good for mesh animation deformation and shading, but they arrange the convergence and direction of edge flows. A guide mode guesses a feasible solution and gives modify suggestions, while a Snap Selected Vertices to surface button snaps selected mesh to the surface without a modifier. The UI supports English, 中文 and 日本語.
Easy Patch 2 - The Smart Retopology Patching Tool is best for blender artists doing retopology who want to control edge flow and work out pole arrangement where multiple edge flows converge.
Easy Patch 2 - The Smart Retopology Patching Tool is completely free to download and use.
Easy Patch 2 works with Blender 5.0, as its 2.1.0 update was made to adapt to that version. Earlier update entries also reference Blender 4.1 import fixes, so the addon has tracked several Blender releases over time. For the exact list of supported versions and any current requirements, check oimoyu's developer page before installing so you match the addon to your Blender build.
Easy Patch 2 runs from mesh edit mode. Click the start button that appears there to enter drawing mode, then click and drag your mouse to draw the boundary. Hold ctrl to snap to the start vertex, which moves you into patching mode. In patching mode you edit the patch parameters through the UI, using the T key to change the pattern and shift 1, 2, 3 to smooth the mesh. Press enter to apply the mesh.
Easy Patch 2 lets you draw between 2 and 6 boundaries for a patch, and it calculates the combination of edge flows across them. Each edge flow corresponds to a boundary, and separating flows by sharp corners helps you decide how many to draw. The addon then generates quad mesh with only N-Poles and E-Poles. You can also change the pattern, its rotation, and pole positions to shape the result.
Easy Patch 2 is listed as free here in the catalog. Pricing and licensing terms can change, so check oimoyu's developer page for the current details before downloading. Alongside the addon you get documentation and a demo video to help you get started, and the developer provides a contact email for any problems you run into. The UI is also available in English, 中文 and 日本語.
Easy Patch 2 supports three UI languages: English, 中文 (Chinese) and 日本語 (Japanese). These cover the interface you work with while drawing patch boundaries and editing patch parameters through the addon's UI. Easy Patch 2 is a Blender retopology patch tool, so the interface guides you through drawing a boundary, entering patching mode, and applying the resulting quad mesh. For any language-related issues or other problems, the developer lists a contact email on the page.
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