Hello UModeler X Plus users,
We are excited to announce that UModeler X Plus 1.0 official version will be released on November 20th. Since the Early Bird version release in September, our team has been working diligently to prepare for the official version.
However, we need to share one piece of news that might disappoint you. The SketchUp-style modeling features we promised in September won't be fully implemented by the 20th. Implementing these features perfectly in the new UModeler X architecture has presented more technical challenges than anticipated. We plan to enhance this functionality through continuous updates after the 1.0 release.
Specifically, the Line tool will be moved to the Add group and renamed to Knife tool to better reflect its polygon-cutting functionality. Additionally, a new Poly Line tool will be added to the Drawing group to support SketchUp-style modeling. As for Hotspot texturing, we will first provide it at the existing UModeler level and implement additional features gradually after the release.
To compensate for these adjustments, we have prepared several new features:
- Normal Painting (released in October)
- Humanoid Avatar support
- Enhanced Display/Debug/Snap Settings UI
- Separate Parts Tool
- Offline use available
We are confident these new features will significantly improve your 3D content creation workflow.
We are prioritizing the development of SketchUp-style modeling and Hotspot texturing, aiming to complete them within this year. We will regularly share development progress updates with you.
Here are the key features included in UModeler X Plus 1.0:
- SketchUp Style Modeling (including PushPull tool) ver 0.7
- Hotspot Texturing Tool
- Follow Tool
- Array Modifier and Tools
- Normal Painting
- .OBJ, .STL, .PLY Exporter
- Humanoid Avatar support
- Multi UV support
- Scene saving support for UModeler X 3D model data
- Enhanced Debug, Display Settings UI
- World and Increment options added to Snap Panel window
- Separate Parts Tool
- Side Stair Tool
- Enhanced Edge Eraser Tool
- Offline use available
Post-1.0 UModeler X Plus Roadmap in 2024
- SketchUp Style Modeling ver 1.0
- Supports for connecting outer polygons with inner holes.
- Enhance the stability.
- and more.
- Additional Hotspot Texturing features
- Trim sheet
- Group-based hotspots
- Improved Pivot Gizmo system
One more thing—the Plus version will not participate in the Black Friday sale, and the early bird pricing will end then.
We look forward to bringing you the official release news on November 20th.
Thank you for your continued support.