New Add-On: Shape Generator

markkingsnorth writes:

Quickly create and configure countless random shapes for a wide variety of purposes with Shape Generator.

• Generate ideas and abstract concepts for inspiration.
• Create base meshes for further editing such as spaceships, game assets, and objects I haven't even thought of.
• Create shapes for background assets or to add peripheral details.

The shapes are created by specifying a random number and then changing a range of length, scale and rotation parameters of the resulting extrusions. By default, the add-on will work to ensure that the faces of the shape won't overlap.

Other features include:

• You can choose whether the shape is mirrored in the X, Y and Z axis by a mirror modifier (or not at all).
• The add-on provides the option to add a subdivision surface modifier to the shape, and/or a bevel modifier to produce different effects.
• You can specify whether the algorithm favours in the X, Y, or Z direction to produce flatter shapes if desired.
• Scaling and rotation options allow you to change the overall profile of the shapes.
• Once ready, the modifiers will be left intact if you want to do further editing to the shape. Compatible with my other add-ons such as the Plating Generator, Bevelled Extrude and Window Generator, as well as other add-ons such as DECALMachine.

 

If you have a new feature request or any questions, either contact me via the Blender Market website or you can reach me on Twitter.