which 3D software to use ?

stregoi · Nov 2020

Hello everyone ... i know it is maybe a very simple question, but i am a kind of a newbee in the field of 3D design so i hope i can get some suggestions.

i am trying to make a printable 3D model of the wall in the picture bellow ( with resin 3d printer). but i am not sure what will be the best suitable 3D software to use.
Usually i am working with fusion 360, but it is kind of slows down when the design is complex. i worked also with Maya many years ago (i have a mac), i triede also to draw the patterns as vectors in illustrator and then inport it to Fusion 360 as a vector file and do my #d modelling there.

I've been looking at the internet and came across Zbrush, Blender, Fusion 360, Rhino. But anyone can suggest a software that it not that complex learn and which i can use and what is the best approach. thanks

Thanks.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/4t/7rarayqnqoha.jpg

oglu · Nov 2020

I would do that in Substance Designer.

stregoi · Nov 2020

So basicly .. 3d model the wall with a 3D software and then export it to substance designer, make the pattern and 3d print it from there ?

oglu · Nov 2020

No the other way around. Create the patten in designer and displace it in a 3d app.

Eric Chadwick · Nov 2020

I would normally agree with that approach. However if you want very specific shapes for the pattern, and precise control, I would suggest a sculpting app like ZBrushCore.

gnoop · Nov 2020

Yeah, it's kind of quicker to do in zbrush too. Then bring to Substance Designer and add some random small scratches and imperfections.

While SD from the scratch gives you some better theoretical variability and quick adjustment to match another wall, in my own practice you would spend more time trying to figure out why SD graph is no more working because of lost dependencies or how the heck you did it last time and why it looks like crap now.

stregoi · Nov 2020

thanks guys. i will give Zbrush and SD a try,

which 3D software to use ?

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