Modlumi - Easy 3D modelling

ntxdave

@pilou said:

We can't name a curve ? If I make a group it can't be selected for make a sweep! (?)

So the best solution is put the path out of the future structure for an easy selection!

Couple of questions:

How did you draw this model?
How did you render this model?

I do not see the ability render with the type of materials in your model. As an example, how did you make something look like it is metalic. The only thing I am seeing in the materials is colors and no ability to add any shin or roughtness.

ntxdave

@pixelcruncher said:
IN the release notes, I saw this:
See a readable release number in the browser’s menu bar. Makes it easier to check whether the latest release is loaded. Original forum report

When I look in the upper right part of the browser's menu bar, I keep am seeing 0.4

pixelcruncher

@ntxdave Life's fast on the bleeding edge, I just released a new version

ntxdave

@pixelcruncher said:

@ntxdave Life's fast on the bleeding edge, I just released a new version

But I thought it was 0.3, not 0.4!

Pilou has been showing some really neat stuff in his posts but I do not understand how it is accomplishing some of it. In particular, how is he applying the textures he has been showing?

pixelcruncher

@ntxdave Those renders were not made by modlumi. He created the model in modlumi, and then used other software to render it.

pixelcruncher

Just released a new version (v0.6). This one has fillet/chamfer/bevel support. This feature is still experimental and may change. Feedback welcome!

ntxdave

OK,

How do I update to the latest version or is it automatic when you run the app?
How do you control/enter the infor for the bevel options?

Never mind, you can delete this message. I just went back to the app and now see that it updated automatically.

pilou

@ntxdave How did you draw this model?
Draw any closed section
Draw an Arc CIrcle
Use the Sweep Section
(put the arc circle out of the Structure resultant like this you can reuse it for following!
Draw an internal Offset on one of face extremity
Use again the Sweep Function with this Offset!
(same the furniture above)

""How did you render this model?"
I make a screen Snapshot (but you can use the Save Image Function of ModLumi ! ;°
Then send it to free Gemini where you can make any thing you want! https://gemini.google.com/app
Very simple prompts! (en français !

effacer les axes, et mettre des personnages dans ces couloirs
mettre de la couleurs sur la structure .

So In English! the 2 Prompts were..

erase the axes and place figures in these corridors
add color to the structure
What do want more simple ?

If you have some problem I can make another gif animation!

In fact modeling is quasi the same than inside SKetchUp !

pilou

@pixelcruncher
Excellent seems you have resolved the Bug of 3D Snap Arc Circle ! Bravo!
Your Bevel, Fillet, Chamfer functions are a killer one!
Working from the first time!

pilou

Searching defaults
présentoir.jpg

pilou

Seems when there are numerous elements, display changes ?
Can we have a special display ? Here seems semi transparent!

After an move or rotate element, (M) + Ctrl we can write * 3 or 3*

pixelcruncher

@pilou said:

Seems when there are numerous elements, display changes ?
Can we have a special display ? Here seems semi transparent!

After an move or rotate element, (M) + Ctrl we can write * 3 or 3*

Viewport is fixed in v7. Tracking the other one as a suggestion, it's more work.

Cheers!
Thomas

pilou

Bug or not ?
When Scale with CTRL ... no Copy of the original!

ntxdave

How do you create an array in Modlumi?

pixelcruncher

@ntxdave

ntxdave

Thanks for the quick response. I think there must be a bunch of stuff like this that I am not understanding how to do in Modlumi.

As an example, If I want to create a polygon with 8 sides instead of 6 (which is the default), how do I do it? I also sent you some other silly questions.

pixelcruncher

@pilou This is by design, ctrl scales about the center. Alt makes the copy.

ntxdave

@pixelcruncher I think these issues are pointing to a need for a user manual or someplace where users/potential users can learn how to use the basics of the software.

pilou

@ntxdave
All of your "silly" questions are generally answered on the left Bottom line!
For your number sides'Polygon for example! ;
Just Press + or -

And in general, MOdLumi is quasi the same than the old SU functions!

pilou

@pixelcruncher
Yes you right, i was deceived by the CTRL as Copy for the Move, Rotate!
ALT was the key!
But request is for a "move copy" with Scale !
Same for " copy rotation + Scale"
So like this!
(not ModLumi here of course!