by Jeacom·Modeling
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Softwrap stands out in the superhive library for its unusual take on retopology: rather than rebuilding topology by hand, it drives a custom softbody simulation to wrap existing meshes onto a target. It sits at popularity rank 68 on superhive.
Softwrap - Dynamics For Retopology approaches retopology differently from most add-ons. Instead of building new topology from scratch, it reuses the topology of similar or previous models, which is faster than starting over. A free human basemesh made by the developer is available to use as a starting point, even without purchasing the product.
The add-on runs a custom softbody simulation while snapping in a way similar to the shrinkwrap modifier, which is where the name comes from. Its simulation engine is non-physically-based and built specifically for retopology, with custom dynamics that let you freely manipulate the mesh while it automatically snaps onto a sculpt or scan. A set of sliders controls the behaviour.
Version 2.0 rewrote the code from scratch with a new simulation engine that produces smoother, more flexible results. Snapping supports inside, outside and surface modes, and options include a gravity force, a Seam Force similar to Blender's cloth simulator, Quad Smooth and Topologic Smooth settings, and a Simulation Group to lock vertices from a vertex group. Softwrap is compatible with Windows and Ubuntu; proper Mac support isn't offered.
Softwrap - Dynamics For Retopology is best for blender artists retopologizing sculpts or scans by reusing topology from similar or existing models.
Softwrap - Dynamics For Retopology is completely free to download and use.
Softwrap is compatible with Windows and Ubuntu. The developer states that proper Mac support isn't offered, since they don't own a Mac to run tests on and can't guarantee it works correctly on that platform. If you work on macOS, check the developer's page and installation guide for the current situation before relying on it. On the supported systems, the installation guide covers the setup details.
Softwrap runs a custom softbody simulation while snapping in a way similar to Blender's shrinkwrap modifier, which is where its name comes from. The simulation engine is non-physically-based and built specifically for retopology, using custom dynamics so you can freely manipulate the mesh while it automatically snaps onto a sculpt or scan. As of version 2.1.2, the snapping algorithm supports inside, outside and surface modes, comparable to the shrinkwrap modifier's options.
Softwrap exposes several settings for shaping results. Since the version 2.0 rewrite these include Quad Smooth, which applies forces to restore quad shapes, and Topologic Smooth, a subtler smoothing that avoids shrinking the mesh. Stiffness is split into structural, shear and bending settings that work like Blender's cloth simulation. Later additions bring a gravity force and a Seam Force similar to the cloth simulator, and a Simulation Group option can lock vertices in place based on a vertex group.
Softwrap is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing can change, so check the developer's page for the current terms before you download. Separately, the developer offers a free human basemesh that you can get and use as retopology topology even if you don't purchase the product. Installation details for the supported Windows and Ubuntu systems are covered in the developer's installation guide.
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