3DCoat 2021 Documentation

Clay

Flatten surface and extrude using alpha and stencil. Edit brush parameters to set up the brush parameters in correspondence with your needs. You may duplicate the brush with RMB and create your own brush preset.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULP_SCLAY);
script: cmd("$SCULP_SCLAY);

Draw

Use LMB to raise the area beneath the cursor. CTRL+LMB indents the surface, and SHIFT+LMB smooths the geometry

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULPT_DRAW);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_DRAW);

Flatten

This mode flattens the surface beneath the cursor by raising or lowering points to a common plane. Height and angle are averaged from the point directly beneath the center of the cursor, and the effect is expanded to fill the entire cursor area

toolset: tools_tem("{FLT}[extension]SCULP_PLANE);
script: cmd("$SCULP_PLANE);

Chisel

It works like scrape but dives into surface slightly. It is very handy for creating sharp edges. Use CTRL for inverse action

toolset: tools_tem("{FLT}[extension]SCULP_PLANE2);
script: cmd("$SCULP_PLANE2);

Flat Polish

Flat Polish

toolset: tools_tem("{FLT}[extension]FlatPolish);
script: cmd("$FlatPolish);

Trim adaptive

Trim adaptive

toolset: tools_tem("{FLT}[extension]trim_adaptive);
script: cmd("$trim_adaptive);

Fill

Fill cavities. Use CTRL to invert the action - to eliminate "embossing"

toolset: tools_tem("{FILL}[extension]SCULP_SFILL);
script: cmd("$SCULP_SFILL);

Lute

This tool allows to fill cavities as if you are working with lute. Start to fill with lower pressure and end up with bigger one to get accurate result. Combine this tool with smoothing to get perfect result

toolset: tools_tem("{FILL}[extension]SCULP_SFILL2);
script: cmd("$SCULP_SFILL2);

Buildup

Behaves like the "Clay" tool, but builds the surface up without limits (not only one layer as with clay)

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]BUILDUP);
script: cmd("$BUILDUP);

Extrude

Extrude surface

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULP_SFEXTRUDE0);
script: cmd("$SCULP_SFEXTRUDE0);

Expand

Extrude surface along vertex normal direction

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULP_INFLATE);
script: cmd("$SCULP_INFLATE);

Absolute

Absolute extrusion - relative to initial surface shape

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULP_SFEXTRUDEA);
script: cmd("$SCULP_SFEXTRUDEA);

Rapid

Very quick for rapid shape building

toolset: tools_tem("{RAPID}[extension]SCULPT_RAPID);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_RAPID);

Rapid Smooth

Smooth version of Rapid tool

toolset: tools_tem("{RAPID}[extension]RAPID2);
script: cmd("$RAPID2);

Scratches

Draw scratches along the stroke. Scratches will fade existing geometry as clay

toolset: tools_tem("{RAPID}[extension]SCULPT_CLAWS);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_CLAWS);

Mud

Draws Clay Strips with light amount of Noise

toolset: tools_tem("{RAPID}[extension]SCULPT_MUD);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_MUD);

Pinch

Pinch. This option draws the surface area closer to the radial center of the cursor. Use CTRL to expand the surface outward from the center of the cursor

toolset: tools_tem("{PINCH}[extension]SCULPT_PINCH);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_PINCH);

Roof Pinch

The "Roof pinch" tries to pinch the surface toward to line picked smartly. The diffetence with Smart pinch is that this tool keeps the surface noise instead of flattening. The tool picks two points - one on the left and one on the right side of the brush. Then it builds 2 planes from that points and pinches the surface to the planes intersection.

toolset: tools_tem("{PINCH}[extension]RoofPinch);
script: cmd("$RoofPinch);

Smart Pinch

Smart Pinch tries to pinch the surface toward to line picked, smartly. The tool picks two points - one on the left and one on the right side of the brush. Then it builds 2 planes from those points and snaps surface to the closest plane. Also it adds a little pinch to underestimate the sharpness of the angle.

toolset: tools_tem("{PINCH}[extension]SmartPinch);
script: cmd("$SmartPinch);

Shift

This mode slides geometric points along the stroking motion relative to screen space

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULP_FOLLOW);
script: cmd("$SCULP_FOLLOW);

Smooth

Smooth the surface

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULPT_SMOOTH1);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_SMOOTH1);

Smooth

Smooth the surface

toolset: tools_tem("{RELAX}[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULPT_SMOOTH);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_SMOOTH);

Super Relax

This is a powerful, valence-independent relax brush. It converts surface to the regular grid, relaxes, then bakes it back.

toolset: tools_tem("{RELAX}[extension]SuperRelax);
script: cmd("$SuperRelax);

Smooth Convex

Smooth Convex

toolset: tools_tem("{RELAX}[extension]smooth_convex);
script: cmd("$smooth_convex);

Smooth Concave

Smooth Concave

toolset: tools_tem("{RELAX}[extension]smooth_concave);
script: cmd("$smooth_concave);

Tangent

Tangent

toolset: tools_tem("{RELAX}[extension]TangentRelax);
script: cmd("$TangentRelax);

Sharpen

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]Sharpen);
script: cmd("$Sharpen);

Freeze

Freeze parts of the surface. Use CTRL+D to clear frozen parts, CTRL+SHIFT+I to invert freeze

toolset: tools_tem("{MASK}[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULP_SFREEZE);
script: cmd("$SCULP_SFREEZE);

Surface Hide

Brush or use Stroke Draw mode to hide portions of the selected VoxTree object. To unhide, chose that option from the Geometry Menu.

toolset: tools_tem("{MASK}[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SurfHide);
script: cmd("$SurfHide);

Snake Clay

Snake Clay

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SnakeClay);
script: cmd("$SnakeClay);

Magnify SL
Tool options...

Magnify SL_Magnify Depth stored in the selected Sculpt Layer. CTRL will reduce depth

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]MagnifyLayers);
script: cmd("$MagnifyLayers);

Quick Pick

Pick current Sculpt Object. Click on the object to choose current object. Other way - use 'H' hotkey in any other tool to pick current object

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULPT_PICK);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_PICK);

Pose

Pose object using partial object selection

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULPT_TRANSPOSE);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_TRANSPOSE);

Move

Move a surface area. Press and drag LMB to move the surface within the cursor, relative to the screen view. Use CTRL to move surface along the normal. Different Alphas give different results

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULP_MOVE);
script: cmd("$SCULP_MOVE);

Transform

Transform object as a entire. Click on object to transform

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULPT_TRANSFORM);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_TRANSFORM);

Instancer

This tool will help to make instances. Instances are references to existing objects, so they take almost zero memory. If you have some element that may be used multiple time a separate volume you may use it as instance. For example it may be brick or some mechanical detail. You may create mirrored instances, for example left and right arms

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULP_INST);
script: cmd("$SCULP_INST);

Base brush

Press RMB and duplicate this brush to create the new brush.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]BaseBrush);
script: cmd("$BaseBrush);

Cut Off
Tool options...

Cut Off

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]CutOff);
script: cmd("$CutOff);

Noise

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]Noise);
script: cmd("$Noise);

Close Hole

Close Hole

toolset: tools_tem("{HEAL}[extension]CloseHole);
script: cmd("$CloseHole);

Reconstruct
Tool options...

Reconstructs Mesh locally, beneath the brush; generally to repair flaws in the mesh.

toolset: tools_tem("{HEAL}[extension]Reconstruct);
script: cmd("$Reconstruct);

MeshDoctor
Tool options...

toolset: tools_tem("{HEAL}[extension]MeshDoctor);
script: cmd("$MeshDoctor);

Clean Clay
Tool options...

Clean Clay

toolset: tools_tem("{HEAL}[extension]CleanClay);
script: cmd("$CleanClay);

Fill Holes
Tool options...

Fills holes in mesh, with the option to adopt the contours of the surrounding mesh

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]FillHoles);
script: cmd("$FillHoles);

Poly Remove
Tool options...

Paint an area with a mask on your sculpture to completely delete the affected polygons in the masked area

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]PaintHole);
script: cmd("$PaintHole);

Angulator
Tool options...

This tool allows to creater sharper areas within selected area. Select area with freeze, press apply. Surface inside the area will be approximared to prolong (extrapolate) surface direction at the edge of selection

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SuperPinch);
script: cmd("$SuperPinch);

Dissolve
Tool options...

This tool acts as if you are smoothing selected area infinite amount of times. You may dissolve even big details with this tool. Use \"Preserve surface\" option to smooth details but preserve overall surface flow (whenever possible)

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]InfSmooth);
script: cmd("$InfSmooth);

Subdivide
Tool options...

Subdivide surface with Loop subdivision method. Select area to subdivide and use Tool Options

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]Subdivide);
script: cmd("$Subdivide);

Measure
Tool options...

Click to add points. Use SHIFT to align lines horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Press ESC to stop measure guide creation. New click will start new guide. Click on lines and points to split lines or drag points. Measure guides may be used in other tools as visual markers or snapping guides.
Doubleclick to erase point. Move nearby points together to erase captured point. Use CTRL to avoid snapping to existing points or lines, for example when you need to start new line from existing point or line.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]Measure);
script: cmd("$Measure);

3D Print Supports
Tool options...

This is a Supports Creation Tool specific to 3D Printing, wherin extended portions of a model need support elements to deliver a proper printing result

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]Supports);
script: cmd("$Supports);

Vox Slice
Tool options...

This tool allows the model to be visualized in realtime, with an interactive slicing plane

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]VoXRay);
script: cmd("$VoXRay);

Extrude Faces
Tool options...

Extrude Faces

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]ExtrudeFaces);
script: cmd("$ExtrudeFaces);

Bridge
Tool options...

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]Bridge);
script: cmd("$Bridge);

Bas-Relief

Create a bas-relief. This tool makes "half height" details on one side of the plane and then extrudes those details in a particular direction. Directional taper or squash at arrow end of tool when coefficient is set higher or lower than
1. Ball end of tool always extrudes profile high points of form to ball position and direction

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULPT_BARELIEF);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_BARELIEF);

Fit
Tool options...

Fit one object to other one. You may mark corresponding features and place objects together. After approximate placing you may do placing precisely, corresponding features will stitch to each other

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]FitTool);
script: cmd("$FitTool);

Reproject
Tool options...

Allows the user to reproject the details and vertex paint from one or more meshes in the scene, to another mesh. Either to the entire mesh or locally using a brush

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]Reproject);
script: cmd("$Reproject);

Bend

Bend the object around the axis

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULP_BEND);
script: cmd("$SCULP_BEND);

Twist

Twist the object

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULP_TWIST);
script: cmd("$SCULP_TWIST);

Warp
Tool options...

Warp (Bend) Object Around Circle

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULP_WRAP);
script: cmd("$SCULP_WRAP);

Primitives
Tool options...

Drag mouse inside the circle to move object in screen space. Hold keys 'X', 'Y', 'Z' to constraint motion. Move direction arrows and gears with SHIFT, CTRL, SHIFT+CTRL for discrete motion and rotation

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULP_PRIM);
script: cmd("$SCULP_PRIM);

Import

Import an object into the scene. Press ENTER to apply the selected object. The object should be closed without self-intersections. Use the brush/move/rotate/scale modes to place the object

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULP_MERGE);
script: cmd("$SCULP_MERGE);

Logo

Use this tool to convert any anti-aliased black and white picture to 3D object

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULPT_LOGO);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_LOGO);

Split & Joints
Tool options...

The tool allows to split your model into parts and create joints between parts. It cuts model via round. Pay attention that round should split model at least on 2 parts, so be careful with placing the round

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SplitNJoint);
script: cmd("$SplitNJoint);

Split
Tool options...

Split (break) volume(s) on pieces using E-mode selections. You may split multiple volumes and instances simultaneously. This is especially useful to create broken state of some object

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULPT_RECTSPLIT);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_RECTSPLIT);

Clone
Tool options...

Clone the selected piece

toolset: tools_tem("{clone}[extension]SCULPT_CLONE);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_CLONE);

Cut & Clone

Cut part of current layer and import it as a separate object

toolset: tools_tem("{clone}[extension]SCULPT_CUTNCLONE);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_CUTNCLONE);

Vox Extrude
Tool options...

Works similar to Vox Layer without creating a new object layer but switching the entire layer to Surface mode

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]VoxExtrude);
script: cmd("$VoxExtrude);

Points to Polygons

Add points with LMB. Tweak points and add faces with RMB. (look at preview) Force triangles with SHIFT. Hold cursor close to the center of potential quad for more precise placing of the quad.

toolset: tools_tem("[RetopoTool]TopToolAddPoints);
script: cmd("$TopToolAddPoints);

Snake

Draw a 'snake'. Use LMB to draw with this tool. The snake will tend to connect with adjacent surfaces if possible. Holding LMB down at the end of the stroke smooths the spline until released. Adjust smoothing speed with the slider. Choose the shape of the snake from the available tube profiles

toolset: tools_tem("{snake}[extension]SCULP_SPSTROKE);
script: cmd("$SCULP_SPSTROKE);

Spikes

Draw spikes. Use LMB to draw with this tool. The spike will remain independent of adjacent surfaces, and the leading end will taper to a point. Holding LMB down at the end of the stroke smooths the spline until released. Adjust smoothing speed with the slider. Choose the shape of the spike from the available tube profiles

toolset: tools_tem("{snake}[extension]SCULP_FREESP);
script: cmd("$SCULP_FREESP);

Toothpaste

Volume building tool. It works like the Snake tool, but uses the alpha to modulate the spline profile

toolset: tools_tem("{snake}[extension]SCULP_TUBE);
script: cmd("$SCULP_TUBE);

Muscle

Muscle tool. Stylus pressure and depth intensity determine the thickness of the muscle. You can turn off "pressure dependent on radius" to get more accurate results

toolset: tools_tem("{snake}[extension]SCULP_MUSCLE);
script: cmd("$SCULP_MUSCLE);

Cloth
Tool options...

Realtime cloth simulator. Don't forget to press ENTER to bake cloth to current volume object. It is better to subdivide cloth several times before applying the object

toolset: tools_tem("{snake}[extension]SCULP_CLOTH);
script: cmd("$SCULP_CLOTH);

Curves
Tool options...

Draw with curves (splines). Add points with LMB, resize with RMB, and delete the last point with BKSP. Press ENTER to draw the curve, then ESC to delete the curve. CTRL+LMB on a ball will join points

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULP_CURVES);
script: cmd("$SCULP_CURVES);

Text
Tool options...

Draw text in volume

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SCULP_TEXT);
script: cmd("$SCULP_TEXT);

Vox Layer
Tool options...

Create thin layer around frozen area of the current volume. Paint with freeze to mark area and press Apply afterwards

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]VoxLayer);
script: cmd("$VoxLayer);

Coat
Tool options...

This tool allows to add coating over the layer in non-destructive way. It is similar to VoxLayer, but you may defune area using curves and change corner points later.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]CurvesLayer);
script: cmd("$CurvesLayer);

Tube/Array
Tool options...

Tube/Array

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]TubeOnCurve);
script: cmd("$TubeOnCurve);

Bend Volume
Tool options...

Bend the object around the curve.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]BendVolume);
script: cmd("$BendVolume);

Swep along Guide
Tool options...

The swept surface will be generated by moving profile along selected curve-guide. After appear Tool Options dialog You need select profile-curve. The new item in VoxTree will be created and the mesh will be placed there. Select the corresponding object in VoxTree to be able to change parameters like thickness, angle, twist-angle, etc. Delete the corresponding VoxTree element to stop filling the curve.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SweptSurface);
script: cmd("$SweptSurface);

Rotate Surface
Tool options...

The Rotate surface will be generated by revolution the selected profile around selected curve-axis. After appear "Tool Options dialog" You need select curve-axis. The new item in VoxTree will be created and the mesh will be placed there. Select the corresponding object in VoxTree to be able to change parameters like thickness, Angle, TwistAngle, etc. Delete the corresponding VoxTree element to stop filling the curve.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]RotateSurface);
script: cmd("$RotateSurface);

Polyhedron
Tool options...

The Polyhedron will be generated by revolution ang moving the selected profile around selected curve-axis. After appear "Tool Options dialog" You need select curve-axis. The new item in VoxTree will be created and the mesh will be placed there. Select the corresponding object in VoxTree to be able to change parameters like thickness, Quantity of facets, smoothing. Delete the corresponding VoxTree element to stop filling the curve.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SurfacePrism);
script: cmd("$SurfacePrism);

Swept 2 Guide
Tool options...

The Sweep Surfaces will be generated by the moving profile along 2 curve guides. After \"Tool Options dialog\" appears, you must select 2 curves: guide curve and curve profile. The new item will be created in VoxTree and the mesh will be placed there. Select the corresponding object in VoxTree to be able to change parameters like thickness, number of faces, smoothing. Delete the corresponding VoxTree object to stop filling the curve

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SurfaceSwept2);
script: cmd("$SurfaceSwept2);

Swept 2 Gener
Tool options...

The Sweep Surface will be generated by by moving of 2 profiles along the selected guide-curve. After appear "Tool Options dialog" You need select second guide and curve-profile. The new item in VoxTree will be created and the mesh will be placed there. Select the corresponding object in VoxTree to be able to change parameters like thickness, Quantity of facets, smoothing. Delete the corresponding VoxTree element to stop filling the curve.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]SurfaceSwept2Gener);
script: cmd("$SurfaceSwept2Gener);

Res+

Increase resolution of the current object

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]IncRes);
script: cmd("$IncRes);

Resample

Change resolution of the object

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]Resample);
script: cmd("$Resample);

Clear

Clear current object

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]Clear);
script: cmd("$Clear);

Base Clay

The basic brush for the voxel brushes. Duplicate, give the proper name and customize it.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]BaseVoxBrush);
script: cmd("$BaseVoxBrush);

Wet Clay

This is similar to real clay. It consists of a clay effect and a little smudge.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]WetClay);
script: cmd("$WetClay);

Extruder

The extrude of the voxels surface.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]Extruder);
script: cmd("$Extruder);

Vox. Buildup

Constant buildup of the surface while the brush moves.

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]VoxBuildup);
script: cmd("$VoxBuildup);

Vox Clay

Expand surface with smoothing. This options increases the surface area beneath the cursor, and simultaneously smooths it

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULP_CLAY);
script: cmd("$SCULP_CLAY);

Grow

Expand the surface outward or reduce the surface inwardly. Use LMB to increase the surface area beneath the cursor. Brush alpha does not affect, but brush size does. Use CTRL+LMB to reduce (collapse) the surface area

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULP_GROW);
script: cmd("$SCULP_GROW);

Fill

Voxel based fill tool. This option fills and softens cavities in the surface beneath the cursor. Use CTRL+LMB to flatten protrusions

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULP_FILL);
script: cmd("$SCULP_FILL);

Carve

Carve with brush alpha. This tool uses a brush alpha to expand an area. Use the Depth slider to adjust the strength of the carve. Use CTRL to scoop into the surface, and SHIFT to smooth it

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULPT_CARVE);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_CARVE);

Blob
Tool options...

toolset: tools_tem("[extension]Blob);
script: cmd("$Blob);

Sphere

Draw spheres. Single LMB clicks to place a sphere in 3D space. Drawing with LMB produces cylindrical volumes across the screen plane.

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULP_SPHERE);
script: cmd("$SCULP_SPHERE);

2D-Paint

Paint in the plane. This option provides a 2D plane as a reference for sculpting new volumes. LMB draws with the current brush, and the depth slider adjusts the thickness. Use RMB to define the plane location. (Orientation will always be parallel to the screen view.) Use SHIFT to smooth the surface independent of the plane.

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULPT_BRANCH);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_BRANCH);

Plane

This tool allows to cut off everything in front of a specifically defined plane. Use RMB and tool options to align the plane. This tool respects rectangle painting. CTRL will invert the action and fill the hole behind the plane

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULPT_RASPFILE);
script: cmd("$SCULPT_RASPFILE);

Scrape

Flatten the surface. This is a voxel-based flatten tool. The area beneath the cursor is depressed into the surface and simultaneously smoothed.

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULP_VXPLANE);
script: cmd("$SCULP_VXPLANE);

Pinch

Pinch the surface. This voxel-based pinch tool draws surface features closer toward the center of the cursor. Press CTRL+LMB to expand the surface

toolset: tools_tem("[VOX_SCULPT_TOOL]SCULP_VXPINCH);
script: cmd("$SCULP_VXPINCH);