by Synthomesh·Modeling
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Delivered with two .blend files to help you learn how shapes react to object settings and size before conversion. Also included in the Synthomesh hIVE Bundle.
Metaballify - Organic Modeler is an organic modeling tool for Blender from Synthomesh. Select a group of meshes and convert them into parts, called M-Objects, that react like metaballs. No modeling skills are needed, and the workflow is built for sketching shapes quickly. Results can serve as basemeshes for sculptors, and after conversion you can move into Blender's sculpt mode to add depth or deform the shape.
In Object mode you can displace, scale and rotate parts in realtime, tweak the global shape with presets and settings, and add tweakable objects such as M-Flex, M-Egg and M-Cone for fast shaping. Viewport display options, a Mirror button, and "Smooth it" and "Smooth part" settings give further control, and you can convert the global shape into a new mesh and clean the result by deleting loose parts.
The addon is delivered with two .blend files to help you understand how shapes react, and learning how object settings and size affect the final result is part of the process. Version 1.6 adds a new UI, Inflate/Deflate, Cut and Deform shortcuts, a Suzanne Mode, and a Randomizator slider.
Metaballify - Organic Modeler is best for blender users sketching organic shapes and producing basemeshes for sculpting.
Metaballify - Organic Modeler is completely free to download and use.
Metaballify - Organic Modeler lists support for Blender versions 3.0 through 5.2. If you are running a version within that range, the addon is intended to work in your setup. Because the tool converts meshes into parts and lets you continue into Blender's sculpt mode after conversion, having a compatible Blender build matters. For the latest supported versions and any changes, check the developer's page before installing.
Metaballify - Organic Modeler lets you displace, scale and rotate your parts in realtime while in Object mode, and you can tweak the global shape using presets and settings. Once you convert the global shape to a new mesh, you can move into Blender's sculpt mode to add depth or deform the result further. You can also clean the result by deleting loose parts. The two included .blend files help you see how these adjustments affect the final shape.
Metaballify - Organic Modeler added Suzanne Mode in version 1.6, a set of four buttons dedicated to use with Blender's iconic Suzanne shape. The suggested workflow is to start with an instance of Suzanne, tweak it, duplicate it and then press one of the buttons. The developer notes the feature should be used carefully and that results can be very unusual. A demo video is available if you want to see the newer features.
Metaballify - Organic Modeler is listed here as free, and it is published under the GPL license. For current licensing terms and any purchase options, check the developer's page directly. The addon is also included in the Synthomesh hIVE Bundle, which packages the creator's addons together, so that is another route if you want more than this single tool. Always confirm the latest details on the developer's page before downloading.
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