Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Description

Bforartists is a comprehensive, free, and open-source 3D software suite designed for creating 3D content. It provides a complete pipeline for generating game graphics, pre-rendered films, and still images, encompassing all stages from modeling and sculpting to texturing, rigging, animation, rendering, and post-processing. The name Bforartists emphasizes a focus on artists, reminding developers to prioritize user experience over programmer convenience. This software is a fork of the widely-used open-source 3D platform Blender, crafted by a group of 3D enthusiasts with the aim of enhancing its functionality. The main objective of the Bforartists project is to offer an improved graphical user interface and enhanced usability, shifting from a hotkey-driven approach to a more intuitive and user-friendly design. Bforartists maintains full compatibility with Blender files and add-ons, ensuring that every feature available in Blender is also accessible in Bforartists. Furthermore, the toolset remains consistent with Blender's, and the software is regularly updated to align with the latest Blender version, providing users with the most contemporary tools available. This commitment to user experience makes Bforartists a valuable option for both novice and experienced artists alike.

Description

picoCAD is a user-friendly application designed for creating and texturing low-poly 3D models. Unlike many modeling and texturing tools that can be cumbersome and complex, picoCAD prioritizes simplicity and enjoyment by honing in on essential features. Built on the PICO-8 framework, it operates under specific constraints, encouraging users to explore and discover their own creative processes. This application functions independently from PICO-8, allowing for a straightforward experience. Among its features are an intuitive editor, options for placing and altering meshes to craft impressive designs, real-time texture and UV coordinate adjustments, and a distinctive aesthetic with dithered shading. Additionally, it offers rendering options in wireframe, solid fill, or textured modes, along with a comprehensive manual that is quite helpful. Users can save their projects in an easily readable text format, create Twitter-friendly GIFs, and export their work to OBJ/MTL formats for use in applications like Blender and Unity. Furthermore, each purchase comes with a Steam key, enhancing the overall value of the application. Overall, picoCAD stands out as an innovative tool for anyone interested in low-poly 3D design.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

Blender
Unity

Integrations

Blender
Unity

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$5.95 one-time payment
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bforartists

Founded

2015

Website

www.bforartists.de/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Johan Peitz

Website

johanpeitz.itch.io/picocad

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

Game Development

2D
3D
Analytics
Animation
Asset Management
Drag & Drop
IT Asset Management
Network Management
Physics
Player Management
Prototyping
Virtual Reality
eCommerce

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Alternatives

ZBrush Reviews

ZBrush

Pixologic

Alternatives

Blender Reviews

Blender

Blender Foundation
Character Creator Reviews

Character Creator

Reallusion
Maya Reviews

Maya

Autodesk