Ryan Schmidt’s modeling tool for combining parts from different 3D models has been acquired by Autodesk. New features in Meshmixer07 include:
– New tools: Reduce Area, Transform, Extract, shelling for Extrude
– New SurfaceBrush with custom stamp textures, align-to-stroke, spacing control, and more
– Vertex Color support in dynamic mesh operations
– Paint and SmoothColor brush modes
– PLY import/export with vertex colors
– Move mode for VolumeBrush
– Custom Material importing
– Redesigned hotkeys
Watch a new features video on YouTube. The complete list of changes and latest version of the software can be found at Meshmixer.com.
Any details how Autodesk will affect the development?
Hi Robert. No information officially disclosed yet, but…
You can find some words from Ryan Schmidt at Meshmixer’s forum:
http://meshmixer.com/forum/index.php?topic=455.msg1208#msg1208
Also, he mentions he is working at Autodesk Research (i.e. not with the Mudbox team) “exploring design interfaces in the context of emerging personal 3D fabrication workflows.” That should give a few hints.