<![CDATA[Wings 3D Development Forum - How To]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:48:14 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Making a shape like the JWST's mirror]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3213 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:01:54 +0000 micheus]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3213 Despite other simple approaches, I come with this one intending to show the use of Magnet with Move, as well as the use of Put On [RMB] to create the "array".

]]> Despite other simple approaches, I come with this one intending to show the use of Magnet with Move, as well as the use of Put On [RMB] to create the "array".

]]> <![CDATA[Using Magnet (Not the Tweak one)]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3179 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:17:56 +0000 micheus]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3179 Magnet is something missing sometimes.
Here was a case to use it.

I used the Magnet in conjunction with Rotate->X command. We invoke it by pressing [ALT] key while clicking the mouse button to choose the menu command.

Before we pick the Outer boundary we can set some Magnet options like default Radius and Distance Route (Shortest, Midpoint and Surface).

Once we pick the outer boundary and run the command, during the adjustment of the rotation we have some other options. In the right corner of Information line we can choose the influence type. I choose the Dome.

[Image: Rotate-and-magnet.png]]]> Magnet is something missing sometimes.
Here was a case to use it.

I used the Magnet in conjunction with Rotate->X command. We invoke it by pressing [ALT] key while clicking the mouse button to choose the menu command.

Before we pick the Outer boundary we can set some Magnet options like default Radius and Distance Route (Shortest, Midpoint and Surface).

Once we pick the outer boundary and run the command, during the adjustment of the rotation we have some other options. In the right corner of Information line we can choose the influence type. I choose the Dome.

[Image: Rotate-and-magnet.png]]]> <![CDATA[Replicating Patterns]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3165 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:44:16 +0000 micheus]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3165 This technique is particularly useful when you need to duplicate an object numerous times.

It was motivated by the nice tutorial by ivla: How to make honeycomb (flat hexagonal grid)
Which the Mirror command was used as an option; this serves as an alternative.

[Image: Replicating-Pattern-1.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-2.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-3.png]

[Image: Replicating-Pattern-4.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-5.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-6.png]

[Image: Replicating-Pattern-7.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-8.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-9.png]

[Image: Replicating-Pattern-10.png]

After filled one row we can repeat the process to replicate as many columns as we need. Depending on the pattern we may need to start by using Mirror [RMB], make some clean up and then apply the commands like above.

[Image: Replicating-Pattern-11.png]]]> This technique is particularly useful when you need to duplicate an object numerous times.

It was motivated by the nice tutorial by ivla: How to make honeycomb (flat hexagonal grid)
Which the Mirror command was used as an option; this serves as an alternative.

[Image: Replicating-Pattern-1.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-2.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-3.png]

[Image: Replicating-Pattern-4.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-5.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-6.png]

[Image: Replicating-Pattern-7.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-8.png] [Image: Replicating-Pattern-9.png]

[Image: Replicating-Pattern-10.png]

After filled one row we can repeat the process to replicate as many columns as we need. Depending on the pattern we may need to start by using Mirror [RMB], make some clean up and then apply the commands like above.

[Image: Replicating-Pattern-11.png]]]> <![CDATA[Playing with hexagons]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3164 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:36:49 +0000 ivla]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3164 (WARNING: orange is the selection color in this example)

Some theory before action:

For convenience, let's take the side of the hexagon equal to about 1 unit.
Here is the proportions:
[Image: 000.jpg]

Assume that we need 16 hexagons that fit around the circle (so we must use 32-section cylinder for that).
The formula for the circle radius is: (hex-side-length * cylinder-sections * 0.866025) / (2 * pi)

So for "one-unit" hexagon we need a cylinder of 0.5 unit height and 4.410629 unit radius.

Make it and select the vertices like this:
[Image: 001.jpg]

Delete selected:
[Image: 005.jpg]

Select upper and lower faces:
[Image: 006.jpg]

Extrude it by normal for 0.5 unit:
[Image: 007.jpg]

[Image: 008.jpg]

[Image: 009.jpg]

After extrusion use "mirror":
[Image: 010.jpg]

Repeat face selection and "mirror" as you need:
[Image: 011.jpg]

Select two edge like this:
[Image: 012.jpg]

Select similar edges (hotkey "i"):
[Image: 013.jpg]

Delete it and swittch to vertices select mode, then select one vertice like this:
[Image: 014.jpg]

Select similar vertices (hotkey "i"):
[Image: 015.jpg]

Delete selected:
[Image: 016.jpg]

Base form is ready.

(to be continued)]]> (WARNING: orange is the selection color in this example)

Some theory before action:

For convenience, let's take the side of the hexagon equal to about 1 unit.
Here is the proportions:
[Image: 000.jpg]

Assume that we need 16 hexagons that fit around the circle (so we must use 32-section cylinder for that).
The formula for the circle radius is: (hex-side-length * cylinder-sections * 0.866025) / (2 * pi)

So for "one-unit" hexagon we need a cylinder of 0.5 unit height and 4.410629 unit radius.

Make it and select the vertices like this:
[Image: 001.jpg]

Delete selected:
[Image: 005.jpg]

Select upper and lower faces:
[Image: 006.jpg]

Extrude it by normal for 0.5 unit:
[Image: 007.jpg]

[Image: 008.jpg]

[Image: 009.jpg]

After extrusion use "mirror":
[Image: 010.jpg]

Repeat face selection and "mirror" as you need:
[Image: 011.jpg]

Select two edge like this:
[Image: 012.jpg]

Select similar edges (hotkey "i"):
[Image: 013.jpg]

Delete it and swittch to vertices select mode, then select one vertice like this:
[Image: 014.jpg]

Select similar vertices (hotkey "i"):
[Image: 015.jpg]

Delete selected:
[Image: 016.jpg]

Base form is ready.

(to be continued)]]> <![CDATA[Preparing a Two Material Object for 3D Printing]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3163 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 02:08:55 +0000 edb]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3163 Preparing a Two Material Object for 3D Printing

I've put together a tutorial for preparing a model in Wings 3D to have more than one material.

https://www.edwardlblake.com/wings3d/tut...print.html

How it works

Some 3D printers have more than one extruder which allows them to use more than
one filament during a print. It's possible to create the object for such a print
in Wings 3D. It should be noted that printing with more than one filament requires
a printer with more than one extruder.

What you will need to do this:
  • Wings 3D with the AMF or 3MF plugin (the latest version can be found on the forum).
  • Slic3r or similar slicing software.
]]> Preparing a Two Material Object for 3D Printing

I've put together a tutorial for preparing a model in Wings 3D to have more than one material.

https://www.edwardlblake.com/wings3d/tut...print.html

How it works

Some 3D printers have more than one extruder which allows them to use more than
one filament during a print. It's possible to create the object for such a print
in Wings 3D. It should be noted that printing with more than one filament requires
a printer with more than one extruder.

What you will need to do this:
  • Wings 3D with the AMF or 3MF plugin (the latest version can be found on the forum).
  • Slic3r or similar slicing software.
]]> <![CDATA[Simple bayonet mount for 3d printing]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3155 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:14:23 +0000 ivla]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3155 (Orange color used for selection)

Make tube for inner part, number of sections must be a multiple of 3 (36, for example)
[Image: b01.jpg]

Mark by different colors three equal groups on the upper surface (3 groups by 12 faces). This is not necessary and is done for the convenience of further actions.
[Image: b02.jpg]

Select both edge rings - upper and lower and unselect one edge in every group.
[Image: b03.jpg]

Rotate selection by Y axis. Rotation angle depends on bayonet diameter - 3 degrees in this example.
[Image: b06.jpg]

Unselect all, then seleсt all side faces.
[Image: b07.jpg]

Shell extrude it for making a "spacer" (it will be deleted after). Extrude distance depends on bayonet diameter and accuracy of 3d printer, it can be 0.2-1 (if units == millimeters).
[Image: b10.jpg]

Repeat shell extrude for the outer part.
[Image: b11.jpg]

Delete/hide the "spacer".
[Image: b12.jpg]

Mount part is ready. Form other mount parts as you need.
Something like this:
[Image: b00.jpg]]]> (Orange color used for selection)

Make tube for inner part, number of sections must be a multiple of 3 (36, for example)
[Image: b01.jpg]

Mark by different colors three equal groups on the upper surface (3 groups by 12 faces). This is not necessary and is done for the convenience of further actions.
[Image: b02.jpg]

Select both edge rings - upper and lower and unselect one edge in every group.
[Image: b03.jpg]

Rotate selection by Y axis. Rotation angle depends on bayonet diameter - 3 degrees in this example.
[Image: b06.jpg]

Unselect all, then seleсt all side faces.
[Image: b07.jpg]

Shell extrude it for making a "spacer" (it will be deleted after). Extrude distance depends on bayonet diameter and accuracy of 3d printer, it can be 0.2-1 (if units == millimeters).
[Image: b10.jpg]

Repeat shell extrude for the outer part.
[Image: b11.jpg]

Delete/hide the "spacer".
[Image: b12.jpg]

Mount part is ready. Form other mount parts as you need.
Something like this:
[Image: b00.jpg]]]> <![CDATA[Making screw caps and nuts]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3134 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:49:07 +0000 ivla]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3134
Make the helicoid thread object:
[Image: 001-cr.png]
Extrude upper non-flat face by Y axis, not by normal (!!!) :
[Image: 002-cr.png]
Repeat with lower face:
[Image: 003-cr.png]
Flatten those faces by Y:
[Image: 004-cr.png]
[Image: 005-cr.png]
Inset both faces:
[Image: 006-cr.png]
[Image: 007-cr.png]
Scale (enlarge) both of them radial by Y axis
[Image: 008-cr.png]
Use "Absolute scale" to set size of upper face:
[Image: 009-cr.png]
And repeat with the lower (with same size by X & Z):
[Image: 010-cr.png]
Select upper and lower faces and use "bridge"
[Image: 011-cr.png]
Select whole oblect and "Invert" it:
[Image: 012-cr.png]
Select faces on lower end of object and extrude it by Y axis
[Image: 013-cr.png]
Unlesect all, select faces in the inner surface:
[Image: 014-cr.png]
"Dissolve" it
[Image: 015-cr.png]
All done.
Below I cutted the cap in half to show what's inside it:
[Image: 016-cr.png]

Same process can be used for making nuts, but it requires to modify the initial oblect (dissolve some faces in its lower - smaller - end) and does not require last steps (extrude & dissolve).

Modifying thread primitive for making nut:
[Image: 101-cr.png]
Select lower - smaller - face, then "Select more" (by presing "+" key):
[Image: 102-cr.png]
"Dissolve" it:
[Image: 103-cr.png]
Select those two points and "Connect" it:
[Image: 104-cr.png]
"Connect" another two points:
[Image: 105-cr.png]
Primitive is ready.
To make nut extrude upper and lower faces etc., as shown above.]]>
Make the helicoid thread object:
[Image: 001-cr.png]
Extrude upper non-flat face by Y axis, not by normal (!!!) :
[Image: 002-cr.png]
Repeat with lower face:
[Image: 003-cr.png]
Flatten those faces by Y:
[Image: 004-cr.png]
[Image: 005-cr.png]
Inset both faces:
[Image: 006-cr.png]
[Image: 007-cr.png]
Scale (enlarge) both of them radial by Y axis
[Image: 008-cr.png]
Use "Absolute scale" to set size of upper face:
[Image: 009-cr.png]
And repeat with the lower (with same size by X & Z):
[Image: 010-cr.png]
Select upper and lower faces and use "bridge"
[Image: 011-cr.png]
Select whole oblect and "Invert" it:
[Image: 012-cr.png]
Select faces on lower end of object and extrude it by Y axis
[Image: 013-cr.png]
Unlesect all, select faces in the inner surface:
[Image: 014-cr.png]
"Dissolve" it
[Image: 015-cr.png]
All done.
Below I cutted the cap in half to show what's inside it:
[Image: 016-cr.png]

Same process can be used for making nuts, but it requires to modify the initial oblect (dissolve some faces in its lower - smaller - end) and does not require last steps (extrude & dissolve).

Modifying thread primitive for making nut:
[Image: 101-cr.png]
Select lower - smaller - face, then "Select more" (by presing "+" key):
[Image: 102-cr.png]
"Dissolve" it:
[Image: 103-cr.png]
Select those two points and "Connect" it:
[Image: 104-cr.png]
"Connect" another two points:
[Image: 105-cr.png]
Primitive is ready.
To make nut extrude upper and lower faces etc., as shown above.]]> <![CDATA[[MacOS] How to get ready Wings3D Scripting Plug-ins]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3099 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:23:12 +0000 tkbd]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3099 edb's wings3D script plugin enviroment get ready on MacOS.
It successfuly,so I wanted share infomation.
(It took me few hours to figure out all the information nessesary.)

Scripting with Scheme and Python by edb
http://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread....2#pid16842



How to the setting
  1. Install Wings3D script plugin http://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread....2#pid16842
  2. Download wings script pack , and unzip https://github.com/elblake/wings-scripts-pack
  3. Install Home Brew package manager and Command line tools(Xcode) https://brew.sh/
  4. Install Interpreters (Gauche and Python3) by Home Brew
  5. set each Path of the Interpreters
  6. set each Path of wings script pack

I decided to used two Interpreters on MacOS
Python Interpreter : Python3
Scheme Interpreter : Gauche(gosh)

In MacOS,It is easy install them by using HomeBrew pakage manager.
Also nessesary install Command Line Tools for Xcode.



If you not install Command Line Tools of Xcode yet
Run terminal.app,and type a following for install them.
Code:
sudo xcode-select --install
brew install python3
brew install gauche
Next if all install are success...

Run Wings3D and open menu ...
Edit > Plug in-preferences > Script Preference

Switch to "Interpreters" Tab,
and Fill settings for "Python Interpreter Path" and "Scheme Interpreter Path"
  • /usr/local/Cellar/gauche/0.9.12_3/bin/gosh
  • /usr/local/Cellar/python@3.11/3.11.3/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.11/bin/python3.11

Current Issue:
In currently it not support symbolic link.
So I should set full path.
Code:
e.g.    
/usr/local/opt/python@3
/usr/local/Cellar/python/3.6.4_4
/usr/local/Cellar/gauche/0.9.12_3

FYI for trouble shooting:
If interpreter file path contains wrong space or wrong name,or wings chash.
  • wpc_scripting_shapes:command/3: bad return value: {error,interpreter_not_found}
  • "Unknow POSIX error" Dialog open when tried Heighmap,Panda3D and Godot exporter plugin
Code:
DEBUG: Traceback (most recent call last):
DEBUG:   File "/Users/*******/Library/Application Support/Wings3D/2.2.9/plugins/wpc_scripting_shapes_init/init.py", line 25, in <module>
DEBUG:     sys.stdin.reconfigure(encoding="utf-8")
DEBUG: AttributeError: 'file' object has no attribute 'reconfigure'
NOTE: Script runtime exited with code: 1


FYI for miscellaneous:
  • You need to set file path of gosh, If you installed gauche(Scheme Interpreter)
  • HomeBrew prefix command tell you where install to files
  • How to get a text of the file path quickly? , Drag and Drop the file from finder to termnal window
  • Krita can create ppm image file.The Size is 32x32px,But too large size(256x256px)cause Wings3D's Freeze.
  • About Raw file format and test data : http://paulbourke.net/dataformats/povraw/
  • About off file and test data: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OFF_(file_format)


::: Shapes tab ::SadFor primitive mode)
  • new_shape_pixel_art : py , "Pixel Art Shape","Take an icon (.pgm) and turn it into rows and columns of cubes"


::: Commands tab ::SadFor Body mode)
simple_shape_effects
  • Body mode : "Wavey Translate",scm,"A wave is translated into the points of the object, creating a wavey surface, most useful to apply to a multisegmented plane."
  • Body mode : "Distorted Scaling",scm, "The amount of scaling applied on each point depends on its location by sin(x), sin(y), sin(z), such that some points get scaled more than others, creating a distorted effect."

::: Importer/Exporter tab :::
  • raw_triangle_importer : scm ,Raw Triangles (.raw) (POV
  • Ray RAW triangle format)
  • object_geom_importer & exporter : scm, Object Geometry (.off)
  • ms3d_importer & exporter : py , Milkshape3D (.ms3d) ,Milkshape3D Text (.txt)
  • panda3d_exporter : py, Panda3D Egg (.egg)
  • irrlicht_exporter: py , Irrlicht Mesh (.irrmesh)
  • heightmap_export : scm, Bitmap 16
  • bit Height Map (.pgm)
  • godot_exporterer : py , Godot Mesh Library (.tres)


Summary of Wings3D Script Plugin setting on MacOS
[Image: MVr2a0f.jpg]

Godot
[Image: f8Axuku.jpg]

Bitmap
[Image: Mbixbzf.jpg]

Pixel(pgm)to 3d mesh
[Image: dDxwPDe.png]

WaveyTranslate
[Image: pLnk1Qm.png]]]> edb's wings3D script plugin enviroment get ready on MacOS.
It successfuly,so I wanted share infomation.
(It took me few hours to figure out all the information nessesary.)

Scripting with Scheme and Python by edb
http://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread....2#pid16842



How to the setting
  1. Install Wings3D script plugin http://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread....2#pid16842
  2. Download wings script pack , and unzip https://github.com/elblake/wings-scripts-pack
  3. Install Home Brew package manager and Command line tools(Xcode) https://brew.sh/
  4. Install Interpreters (Gauche and Python3) by Home Brew
  5. set each Path of the Interpreters
  6. set each Path of wings script pack

I decided to used two Interpreters on MacOS
Python Interpreter : Python3
Scheme Interpreter : Gauche(gosh)

In MacOS,It is easy install them by using HomeBrew pakage manager.
Also nessesary install Command Line Tools for Xcode.



If you not install Command Line Tools of Xcode yet
Run terminal.app,and type a following for install them.
Code:
sudo xcode-select --install
brew install python3
brew install gauche
Next if all install are success...

Run Wings3D and open menu ...
Edit > Plug in-preferences > Script Preference

Switch to "Interpreters" Tab,
and Fill settings for "Python Interpreter Path" and "Scheme Interpreter Path"
  • /usr/local/Cellar/gauche/0.9.12_3/bin/gosh
  • /usr/local/Cellar/python@3.11/3.11.3/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/3.11/bin/python3.11

Current Issue:
In currently it not support symbolic link.
So I should set full path.
Code:
e.g.    
/usr/local/opt/python@3
/usr/local/Cellar/python/3.6.4_4
/usr/local/Cellar/gauche/0.9.12_3

FYI for trouble shooting:
If interpreter file path contains wrong space or wrong name,or wings chash.
  • wpc_scripting_shapes:command/3: bad return value: {error,interpreter_not_found}
  • "Unknow POSIX error" Dialog open when tried Heighmap,Panda3D and Godot exporter plugin
Code:
DEBUG: Traceback (most recent call last):
DEBUG:   File "/Users/*******/Library/Application Support/Wings3D/2.2.9/plugins/wpc_scripting_shapes_init/init.py", line 25, in <module>
DEBUG:     sys.stdin.reconfigure(encoding="utf-8")
DEBUG: AttributeError: 'file' object has no attribute 'reconfigure'
NOTE: Script runtime exited with code: 1


FYI for miscellaneous:
  • You need to set file path of gosh, If you installed gauche(Scheme Interpreter)
  • HomeBrew prefix command tell you where install to files
  • How to get a text of the file path quickly? , Drag and Drop the file from finder to termnal window
  • Krita can create ppm image file.The Size is 32x32px,But too large size(256x256px)cause Wings3D's Freeze.
  • About Raw file format and test data : http://paulbourke.net/dataformats/povraw/
  • About off file and test data: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OFF_(file_format)


::: Shapes tab ::SadFor primitive mode)
  • new_shape_pixel_art : py , "Pixel Art Shape","Take an icon (.pgm) and turn it into rows and columns of cubes"


::: Commands tab ::SadFor Body mode)
simple_shape_effects
  • Body mode : "Wavey Translate",scm,"A wave is translated into the points of the object, creating a wavey surface, most useful to apply to a multisegmented plane."
  • Body mode : "Distorted Scaling",scm, "The amount of scaling applied on each point depends on its location by sin(x), sin(y), sin(z), such that some points get scaled more than others, creating a distorted effect."

::: Importer/Exporter tab :::
  • raw_triangle_importer : scm ,Raw Triangles (.raw) (POV
  • Ray RAW triangle format)
  • object_geom_importer & exporter : scm, Object Geometry (.off)
  • ms3d_importer & exporter : py , Milkshape3D (.ms3d) ,Milkshape3D Text (.txt)
  • panda3d_exporter : py, Panda3D Egg (.egg)
  • irrlicht_exporter: py , Irrlicht Mesh (.irrmesh)
  • heightmap_export : scm, Bitmap 16
  • bit Height Map (.pgm)
  • godot_exporterer : py , Godot Mesh Library (.tres)


Summary of Wings3D Script Plugin setting on MacOS
[Image: MVr2a0f.jpg]

Godot
[Image: f8Axuku.jpg]

Bitmap
[Image: Mbixbzf.jpg]

Pixel(pgm)to 3d mesh
[Image: dDxwPDe.png]

WaveyTranslate
[Image: pLnk1Qm.png]]]> <![CDATA[Making a drain grate]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3081 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:16:33 +0000 micheus]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3081 ]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Welding objects that were already UV mapped]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3018 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 02:04:59 +0000 micheus]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3018
Commands like the boolean ones, Weld and Bridge are some of those that can "destroy" your UV mesh.

I'm going to show a possible solution to connect meshes without loose all the work we already have done.

The goal here was to connect all the branches to the trunk. In this image we have at left the tree object with the branches only positioned on their placement. One by one I move them out a little bit to enable me to use Bridge. The result is in the right image:

[Image: Tree-before-after-bridge.png]


To preserve the UV information we are going to cut the UV meshes (islands) that are surrounding the edges to be connected:

[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-1.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-2.png]


After that we create the "hole" on the trunk to connect the branch:

[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-3.png]

Then, we start to work on the piece that is now connecting both trunk and branch:

[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-4.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-5.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-6.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-7.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-8.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-9.png]


And here is the final result:

[Image: Tree-uvmapped.png]]]>
Commands like the boolean ones, Weld and Bridge are some of those that can "destroy" your UV mesh.

I'm going to show a possible solution to connect meshes without loose all the work we already have done.

The goal here was to connect all the branches to the trunk. In this image we have at left the tree object with the branches only positioned on their placement. One by one I move them out a little bit to enable me to use Bridge. The result is in the right image:

[Image: Tree-before-after-bridge.png]


To preserve the UV information we are going to cut the UV meshes (islands) that are surrounding the edges to be connected:

[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-1.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-2.png]


After that we create the "hole" on the trunk to connect the branch:

[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-3.png]

Then, we start to work on the piece that is now connecting both trunk and branch:

[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-4.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-5.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-6.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-7.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-8.png]


[Image: Tree-branch-bridge-9.png]


And here is the final result:

[Image: Tree-uvmapped.png]]]> <![CDATA[Modeling Holes in a Cylinder tutorial]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2987 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:32:16 +0000 TeddyBear]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2987 ]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Dupin Cyclide - Torus]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2781 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:18:57 +0000 micheus]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2781 How To was inspired by the video tutorial that LuxXeon posted at DeviantArt: Dupin Cyclide Tutorial - 3dsmax
I produced the same variations he made from the basic Dupin Cyclide object.

[Image: Dupin-cyclide-torus-options.png]

[Image: Dupin-Option-1.gif]

[Image: Dupin-Option-2.gif]

[Image: Dupin-Option-3.gif]]]> How To was inspired by the video tutorial that LuxXeon posted at DeviantArt: Dupin Cyclide Tutorial - 3dsmax
I produced the same variations he made from the basic Dupin Cyclide object.

[Image: Dupin-cyclide-torus-options.png]

[Image: Dupin-Option-1.gif]

[Image: Dupin-Option-2.gif]

[Image: Dupin-Option-3.gif]]]> <![CDATA[Boolean command usage (2.2.1)]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2736 Sun, 09 Dec 2018 07:07:49 +0000 tkbd]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2736 [Image: pGsPMaW.png]

Other interesting things about this command...
If you union two objects whose normal is inverted, the parts touched by the objects are engraved as edges on each object.Biggrin


(Edit:2019-1-30)
Coplaner is a failed case even with Boolean operation in other 3D softwares too. (See Overlapping Surface Area)
Troubleshoot_boolean_operations (Rhinoceros3D Help)]]> [Image: pGsPMaW.png]

Other interesting things about this command...
If you union two objects whose normal is inverted, the parts touched by the objects are engraved as edges on each object.Biggrin


(Edit:2019-1-30)
Coplaner is a failed case even with Boolean operation in other 3D softwares too. (See Overlapping Surface Area)
Troubleshoot_boolean_operations (Rhinoceros3D Help)]]> <![CDATA[About new Snapimge function in Wings3D v2.1.6]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2641 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:38:21 +0000 tkbd]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2641
For example, easily switching to other images for snap.
Also,during the Snap operation, you can lower the Opacity of the snapping source image and check the texture condition.

See following image,There is illustrate the functions and workflow of Snap Image a following. Biggrin

[Image: uu2qggW.png]

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tkbd]]>
For example, easily switching to other images for snap.
Also,during the Snap operation, you can lower the Opacity of the snapping source image and check the texture condition.

See following image,There is illustrate the functions and workflow of Snap Image a following. Biggrin

[Image: uu2qggW.png]

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tkbd]]> <![CDATA[W3D export to Blender]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2610 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 19:00:46 +0000 Hank]]> https://www.wings3d.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2610
In reference to Fortschritt T-174 project I'm preparing some Blender renders, therefore I'd like to share with my experience about moving the files.

For this test I used:
Export: W3D 2.1.5 / Import: Blender 2.78
Object: Fortschritt T-174 with various steps: combined and separated objects, but always it has 3 UV maps (+tex) and exporting in .png format. (other options kept unchanged)

Tested exports: 3D Max (.3ds), Wavefront (.obj), Collada (.dae), Lightwave (.lwo) and VRML (.wrl)

Advise: Before exporting object, make sure that all textures were set internal

All object combined / Export
3D Max (.3ds) => Object triangulated. All 3 UV Maps combined to one. No texture was imported
Collada (.dae) => Blender occured error. Can't import Collada file. Error details in console
Lightwave(.lwo) => Can't export. Error log. More details in attached .txt file
VRML (.wrl) => Imported object was separated to 3 different objects. (according to UV map split in W3D) Fortschritt's stand with single UV was mapped OK. But other two (created with many single objects) doesn't match original W3D UV - Blender version looks like Normal or Projection camera UV. Textures were imported
Wavefront (.obj) => Object imported and separated to 3 different objects (per UV map in W3D) Also imported hidden faces which makes problem for UV (need to be re-arrange).

All object combined / Export selected
3D Max (.3ds) => Selected object exported was triangulated. Texture and UV map match.
Collada (.dae) => Blender occured error. Can't import Collada file. Error details in console
Lightwave(.lwo) => Can't export. Error log. More details in attached .txt file
VRML (.wrl) => Object imported with texture but UV doesn't match (looks more like a Normal or Projection UV)
Wavefront (.obj) => Object imported with texture. UV map match but also importing hidden faces

All objects separated / Export
3D Max (.3ds) => Object triangulated. UV from W3D match to Blender. Textures imported
Collada (.dae) => Blender occured error. Can't import Collada file. Error details in console
Lightwave(.lwo) => Can't export. Error log. More details in attached .txt file
VRML (.wrl) => Object imported but only Fortschritts stands (created with no other objects) is OK. Other (combined) objects have no texture and no UV's
Wavefront (.obj) => Object imported with texture and all UV match - unfortunatelly, includes also hidden faces from W3D

All object separated / Export selected
3D Max (.3ds) => Object triangulated. UV from W3D match to Blender. Textures imported
Collada (.dae) => Blender occured error. Can't import Collada file. Error details in console
Lightwave(.lwo) => Can't export. Error log. More details in attached .txt file
VRML (.wrl) => Object and texture imported. UV doesn't match.
Wavefront (.obj) => Object imported with texture and all UV match - unfortunatelly, includes also hidden faces from W3D

Because I've been developing my skills in Blender recently, in near future will repeat the steps but opposite way: create object in Blender and export to W3D.
Pls. wait for update.

I'm familiar that my object might be 'specific' for this case and the result can be different for several other test. Anyhow, I hope the text can be helpful for other users.
If anyone has experinece with similar topic, I think we can combine general information and help other user with export/import operation.
Thanks in advance!

BR, Hank]]>
In reference to Fortschritt T-174 project I'm preparing some Blender renders, therefore I'd like to share with my experience about moving the files.

For this test I used:
Export: W3D 2.1.5 / Import: Blender 2.78
Object: Fortschritt T-174 with various steps: combined and separated objects, but always it has 3 UV maps (+tex) and exporting in .png format. (other options kept unchanged)

Tested exports: 3D Max (.3ds), Wavefront (.obj), Collada (.dae), Lightwave (.lwo) and VRML (.wrl)

Advise: Before exporting object, make sure that all textures were set internal

All object combined / Export
3D Max (.3ds) => Object triangulated. All 3 UV Maps combined to one. No texture was imported
Collada (.dae) => Blender occured error. Can't import Collada file. Error details in console
Lightwave(.lwo) => Can't export. Error log. More details in attached .txt file
VRML (.wrl) => Imported object was separated to 3 different objects. (according to UV map split in W3D) Fortschritt's stand with single UV was mapped OK. But other two (created with many single objects) doesn't match original W3D UV - Blender version looks like Normal or Projection camera UV. Textures were imported
Wavefront (.obj) => Object imported and separated to 3 different objects (per UV map in W3D) Also imported hidden faces which makes problem for UV (need to be re-arrange).

All object combined / Export selected
3D Max (.3ds) => Selected object exported was triangulated. Texture and UV map match.
Collada (.dae) => Blender occured error. Can't import Collada file. Error details in console
Lightwave(.lwo) => Can't export. Error log. More details in attached .txt file
VRML (.wrl) => Object imported with texture but UV doesn't match (looks more like a Normal or Projection UV)
Wavefront (.obj) => Object imported with texture. UV map match but also importing hidden faces

All objects separated / Export
3D Max (.3ds) => Object triangulated. UV from W3D match to Blender. Textures imported
Collada (.dae) => Blender occured error. Can't import Collada file. Error details in console
Lightwave(.lwo) => Can't export. Error log. More details in attached .txt file
VRML (.wrl) => Object imported but only Fortschritts stands (created with no other objects) is OK. Other (combined) objects have no texture and no UV's
Wavefront (.obj) => Object imported with texture and all UV match - unfortunatelly, includes also hidden faces from W3D

All object separated / Export selected
3D Max (.3ds) => Object triangulated. UV from W3D match to Blender. Textures imported
Collada (.dae) => Blender occured error. Can't import Collada file. Error details in console
Lightwave(.lwo) => Can't export. Error log. More details in attached .txt file
VRML (.wrl) => Object and texture imported. UV doesn't match.
Wavefront (.obj) => Object imported with texture and all UV match - unfortunatelly, includes also hidden faces from W3D

Because I've been developing my skills in Blender recently, in near future will repeat the steps but opposite way: create object in Blender and export to W3D.
Pls. wait for update.

I'm familiar that my object might be 'specific' for this case and the result can be different for several other test. Anyhow, I hope the text can be helpful for other users.
If anyone has experinece with similar topic, I think we can combine general information and help other user with export/import operation.
Thanks in advance!

BR, Hank]]>