Hi everyone! Let me know what tools you're using for hard surface modeling in Blender in the comments below! :)

@Latvian3Dman

3 жыл бұрын

Gridmodeler mostly. But I don't model a lot. Just a little. ;-)

@vasili1207

3 жыл бұрын

i use blender

@g0me2z

3 жыл бұрын

Would you reccomand this addon over hard ops ?

@Latvian3Dman

3 жыл бұрын

@@g0me2z can not give honest answer here, i am nit an hardops user. As for Gridmodeler - i just love grid principle very much.

@DimiArt

2 жыл бұрын

@@Latvian3Dman i can't lie, i prefer grid modeler over fluent, it feels so clean and fun to use. I haven't tried hardops yet though

I checked out the product and it did the job. Beautiful bevels. Must have for beveling, along with Hard Ops, and Mesh Machine. Deadly Combo for hard suffers.

I got this Add-On and it's SUPER, Rudy has a really great KZread Chanel. He explains everything in a really nice way and easy to follow. I would go for the 29 euro one it is well worth it.

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree - those tools are a lot of fun and I feel like it's a much more complete add-on with them

I am loving the use of widgets for easier more intuitive control and manipulation of the tools and functions. Makes me hope for Blender to finally add that feature for or by Ver 3.0.

Man, you read my mind. I was just looking for a decent and recent tutorial on Fluent, and there it is!!! Keep up the good work Justin! :)

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

More coming :)

@wernerbros8099

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCGEssentials That's great! People would more likely buy this amazing product if there are a few decent detailed tuts :)

I got this addon a few weeks ago and it makes things so much easier. Thanks for doing this video on it, caught a few things I hadn't tried out yet.

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

That's a GREAT add-on. Awesome video. Thank you. 👍

I bought the power version yesterday. I am so happy this is so awsome!

I just started using this add on the other day and absolutely loving it! Thanks for a more in depth video explaining its unique features etc. Very cool tutorial, Justin!

@TheCGEssentials

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you're liking it :)

Thank you so much for the clear explanation of this tool.

This is sick! holy mother of blender

Awesome addon!

Thank you for this tutorial. This is GREAT! Please continue with this series.

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Wow! Gonna have to get this one! 👍

Thank you! I bought Fluent Power during the recent sale but have not had time to learn or play with it yet, so this video and anything else on it is greatly appreciated.

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thanks for the info regarding the Black Friday sale just brought this, and with this tutorial i might well get something meaningful done in Blender at last ;)

Nice! Seems very well documented too. Definitely, something to get, I think...

Looking at the comments, one thing I haven't seen is a point by point comparison of Boxcutter, Fluent and other similar addons, obviously in the functionality that overlaps in all. Each one represents an investment in time and commitment to their sometimes quirky workflows, so I think it'd be very useful to the Blender community to see a comparison. If there's a video out there that's done this, I haven't seen it. Most useful of all would be to see. side by side, the weaknesses of each, and where each one is best in class. So many reviews/tutorials I see avoid saying anything negative, but it's my feel that no product improves without constructive criticism and robust competition.

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Could be a good video - I'm not sure I've been in-depth enough with these tools to be the guy to make it right now though

This way simpler than going through the mass of menus in boxcutter thanks for sharing !

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

très impressionnant !!! good job !!

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

awesome a-o perfect! thanks!

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Great video, thanks! I would love some more in depth Fluent tutorials, esp now that 2.0 has landed.

Good tutorial. More tutorials would be appreciated it as I purchased this during Blender Market's Black Friday sale. I bought Fluent with Power Trip. More tutorials on Auto Complete, VG Cleaner, Normal Repair and the Pipe & Wires would be great. Happy New Year...

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

It's a lot of fun, but there's definitely a lot going on in there. Check out the developer's channel here - he's got some great tutorials and information - kzread.info/dron/5wQifaWffrZr_2nMUD_qVQ.html

Hi, nice tutorial.... i haver a litle question... When you say i can select my count, your cursor goes offscreen.... and by the time you say by clicking the Y axis is on 20. How did you change the axis count? =) thanks!

Nice 😍

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

:)

Hi this add-on looks really good, im just wondering if can work well with boxcutter and hardops since i already have them, or if they will interfere ? I hope i can mix and match the three of them in my workflow

very cool

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

It's fun!

How can i export models after modelling in fluent tools without errors? thanks for support!

There is only few tutorials about Fluent out there. So thank you for this one. I think you may create some sort of comparison of Fluent vs HOPS. Besides more in depth functionality of the addon

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

That's been requested a few times - I haven't really had a chance to compare them yet

12:11 Can I also wire mesh in the box cutter addon or can it only be done in the fluent addon? I can't decide which addon to buy

Justin, for a panel edge, is it possible to draw an irregular (so-called random) shape as a bezier path?

Should I buy this if I plan to get HardOps and BoxCutter? I'm kinda new to hardsurface modeling so I'd like to know it

How do you make the object automatically bevel when you create a cut like at 3:45?

Everytime I cut something it bevels whole object is there a way to disable auto baveling?

Hey bro. What happening if change of computer with my addons ? Thanks. 👊

I didn't quite understand the shortcut keys because my mother-in-house was different. Will you write, please?

10:15 Man, the plate function looks great but it also should be really useful if you wanna make some armor for a character.

Nice add-on Justin and not too expensive either. Thanks

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Totally worth it for what it adds in my opinion - thanks! :)

@seanbrittain4542

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCGEssentials I am totally fine with a $20-$30 add on here and there and none of that subscription BS ;)

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

@@seanbrittain4542 LOL - I personally think there's a time and a place for that, like if it's something that offers ongoing value, constant updates, etc. I'm also ok if developers charge when they provide an update as long as it's not some kind of world ending fix that needs to happen - guys gotta make a living. Totally get the people that don't want to do that at all too though :)

@seanbrittain4542

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCGEssentials OK, I'll give you that ;) I don't have a problem with a person making a profit on me, I don't like them making a killing ;) Yes, if it has value and meaningful updates and not like for example a new "dashed line option" 0_o

TAKE MY MONEY NOW!

I went into EDIT mode, after using Fluent, and everything I did in OBJECT mode is gone, why is that? Also, I tried printing, and nothing prints as seen on the screen. Just learning from you, so maybe you explain this in the future videos.

Looks indeed better than BoxCutter ...

this or hardops/boxcutter?

Awesome. What's the difference between it, and boxcutter?

@djsandrocostaoficial

3 жыл бұрын

SpeedFlow, have same functions? What's the best? Boxcutter, SpeedFlow or Fluent? thanks for support!

@Puckerization

3 жыл бұрын

Fluent is the easiest to use and the most accurate with its grid snap. Boxcutter is really good but uses solid boolean objects to cut, whereas Fluent uses shapes that are modified using many modifiers, so you get the most complete non-destructive workflow. Boxcutter is constantly being updated with new features and improvements and is compatible with Blender betas and alphas, it is also the most stable out of these three and has the market share. Speedflow is closer to Fluent but isn't coded as well as Fluent or Boxcutter and the developer is slower to release updates. I have all three, but use Fluent for most of the work.

@djsandrocostaoficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@Puckerization Thank you!

@mixchief

3 жыл бұрын

@@Puckerization Thanks for providing the first comparison that I’ve seen for these tools. 1.) What do you mean by ”not coded as well as” in regards to SpeedFlow? 2.) I have MACHIN3tools and MESHmachine; does any of these conflict or significantly overlap features of MACHIN3’s tools; does one glue better with MACHIN3’s tools? 3.) Seems BoxCutter only operates in Object mode. Does Fluent or SpeedFlow have features that work in both Object and Edit modes, or same deal as BoxCutter?

@Puckerization

3 жыл бұрын

@@mixchief 1.) I have found that through my own experiences and the bugs reported on the SpeedFlow Discord server, that it has the most bugs compared to Fluent. It also has Undo problems that the dev blames on Blender rather than his own shortcomings. 2.) MACHIN3tools and MESHmachine are a better fit with HardOps and Boxcutter. HardOps even integrates some of Machin3’s features in it's UI. 3.) Fluent works in Object mode. GridModeler works in Edit mode and is quite awesome and cheap...but it has a destructive workflow.

I get errors when I try to use this addon can anyone help me?

I'm surprised you gave the cloth tool barely any attention. It's easily the most impressive feature of this addon.

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting take - personally I find several other features more useful for my workflow, but everyone's different :)

After watching how easy you make using this addon, I feel like I was robbed by purchasing hardops and boxcutter 😒

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Nah man - those are great tools as well - it's a win win with any of them! :)

@Intro2Love

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCGEssentials I'm just getting back into blender after 3 years, essentially a beginner. Hopscutter is hard for me to get a solid grip on. I like to tinker with my models as well so this looks like a great idea for my needs. I'm looking to have to touch my keyboard as little as possible. Great video, would really like to see more on this Addon 😁👌

Thanks for this overview, Justin, since the Dev's own "tuts" are incomprehensible due to his French accent. It's so thick, it almost sounds like a long, drawn-out comedy skit.

Is it radio host or,....

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

I don't understand

@murdocklesban6836

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCGEssentials tampoco yo :P

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Seems like boxcutter but with different interface theme. And pls next time use curved surfaces for tools demonstration

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

In the sense that they both are designed for hard surface type stuff, sure. Not sure what the curved surfaces really has to do with this - they work the same way

@artemyseamless7978

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCGEssentials on curved surfaces it is much harder to achieve that perfect bevels after booleans, you are showcasing in the video

Love the tut, a tiny bit of feedback is to *please* cut out parts where you like, select the wrong thing or mess up a tiny bit, and just go back, do them again, and replace them in the video section while leaving the audio the same, it's kinda distracting personally.

Video: Easy tutorial! Me: yay!! Tutorial: buy adding for 20 or 29 dollars lol Me: not yay

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on how much your time is worth I guess

I am watching now I will report back my rating haha when I am done [Edit] Nvm its paid and I did not know it was a add I just seen beginners start here and hard surface modelling

well i dont think its good for those who want clean topology

@TheCGEssentials

3 жыл бұрын

That kind of depends on what you need. Sometimes clean topology is a super big deal, sometimes it doesn't matter quite as much, and if this tool gets you where you need to be, then I think it's a good addition.

Cool tool. But I don't understand why many bloggers, writing tutorials, do not display the object grid? Also white material. Well, you can't see anything. And your greeting is not the best, it looks like a burp. Not for insult it is said) But in general, thanks)