Alexey Vanzhula has released a new update to Modeler, his plugin package for direct modelling in Houdini. New features of version 2021 include:
- The core of the plugin has been revisited resulting in performance and stability improvements.
- Tools and UI are now optimized for tablet devices.
- New viewport toolbar is intended to select and overview all the tools.
- Lazy Selection feature allows using objects/components without explicit selection.
- Lazy Drag feature reduces the number of extra pen\mouse clicks.
- Symmetry was redesigned and can be easily controlled from the viewport toolbar
- New Topo Strokes tool allows you to create a mesh from intersected curves drawn on top of high-poly model
- PolyPen is a versatile tool for changing topology. It can be used to quickly cut geometry in different ways, move components, remove them, or insert loops
- Modeler now has an official YouTube channel