I have been using Meshmolder for a year or so. The creator of Meshmolder has just released the first version of MeshRender.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KlSvKuGdhc

It's only $20 for a lifetime license.

I just saw the announcement video so I have not had a chance to use it. And, I have never used any rendering application. So, I would be very interested to see what those of you who have done some rendering think about the prospects for MeshRender.

The author has been very helpful with emails about using Meshmolder so I expect him to be equally helpful in helping us to use MeshRender.

https://www.meshmolder.com/meshrender

I had to use "Run as Administrator". My first try was a 'goonie bird' character I had created in MOI3D to use as a primitive MeshMolder. Since I have no clue about the program details, my first try simply took all the default settings and I used the wooden material on all parts. I really look forward to learning more about this process.

Tom Meeks

Updated to include first renders

I will be available for any questions regarding the integration of the two software.

Karlay

I just ran my first render with the regular version and I am having a lot of fun. Thanks!

I am amazed how easy it was to get started.

Tom

Looks like there isn't a Mac version?

Meshrender 2023 is only for Windows, but maybe in future I will create Mac version.

Karlay

Michael describes MOI3D as "3D modeling for designers and artists".

That, is a perfect description for why I appreciate MOI3D so much.

It is not only suitable for designing mechanical parts by designers. There is an organic design capability that it brings to the table for artists.

I have always had fun with the artistic side of MOI3D; but, never more than the last few days as I have finally had a rendering vehicle that is both inexpensive enough and easy enough for me to pursue.

I was playing around last night with the idea of designing a marble with colored occlusion. Here is one of my first attempts.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/icnh16mp1g6tjai/Marble08.png?dl=0

The Mimaki full-color 3D printer is capable of printing in clear resin and could actually print this marble smoothly.

While those with the means of investing in previously existing rendering products or have taken the time to learn complex applications that include rendering capabilit, like Blender, this is my first foray into rendering. This is the first one with which I'm aware that is both low enough in cost and ease of learning to be used in the classroom or by homeschoolers. And, enhances MOI3D's artistic capabilities.

Tom

P.S. What does "Out of attachment space" mean?

you can also try these free one Render! Simlab Composer Lite! (very easy)
Advantage you can blend a lot of 3D formats of File!
Careful even 3dm format is present don't use it! (it's just special polys Rhino and not Moi's Nurbs!
All other 3D Nurbs formats are available! ;) (Sat, Step, Iges prefere the Step format) and of course any others! OBJ, FBX etc...

Create 2D Ground / Import a 3D File (any formats except 3dm!!! )
Have fun!

PS Maxi 1900 * 800 but with something like this free one Upscayle you can have have *4 or *8 !
https://github.com/upscayl/upscayl

and with an old SimLab version (9) normally 1900 * 1080 https://www.simlab-soft.com/3d-products/simlab-composer-old-download.aspx

Hi Tom,

re:
"P.S. What does "Out of attachment space" mean?"

File attachments on messages in the discussion forum is limited to 50MB per user, to avoid having the web server's storage getting completely filled.

If you go to Options > Attachments you can look for some older attachments that you could delete to free up some space or you could upload the file you want to share to a file sharing service like dropbox / onedrive / we transfer / etc... and share the link here instead of attaching the whole file here in the forum.

- Michael

Thanks, Michael.

Over the years, I guess I have added a LOT of attachments! :)

I added a new session to the course, and believe that finding Meshrender will help in the classrooms as at-risk students will be VERY drawn to rendering their creations because they will relate it to video game assets. etc.

And, it provides a way to use their creations without tying up a 3D printer. What really makes the rendering from MOI3D work is the output of multiple parts with names.

Tom

Frenchy,

You always amaze me with what you know and are willing to share!

I really appreciate your presence on these forums!

It's wonderful!

Tom

Michael, Frenchy and other MOI3D users that are always so helpful...

This has to be one of the most mutually beneficial communities on the web.

One of the reasons for that, I think, is that there are so many people that could be described as having a Renaissance spirit. The breadth of interests, knowledge and skills we find as we read through posts is astounding.

One of the coolest things about life is being around people that stretch us and take us in whole new directions.

I first had this experience when I went to work for Astrocade in the 1980s and met the team at Nutting associates. Dave Nutting and Bon Ogden headed a team of designers for Bally in both video games and pinball machines. Dave had earlier developed the design for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Enstrom Helicopter. If you are able to find his books "Language of Nature: Quantum World Revealed (2005)" or "Secrets of a Creative Mind (2012)", I recommend reading them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Nutting.

That great experience was followed by working with an equally awe inspiring team at Time-Life Software, a part of Time-Life books. Time-Life books, at least at that time, were a team effort. Some writers specialized in starting a book and others picked up various aspects of writing as the book progressed to final form. The result was that each team member pursued a very wide range of subjects covering every conceivable topic. They seemed to know everything about everything and conversations were always fascinating.

This is what I see when I come up here. And, I really appreciate it and thank all of you for it.

Tom

;)

I suppose that is the same guy! Some matching with the Pascal 's bet! :)

Actually, that is a different Dave Nutting. I don't know if they are related.

I think I would like to have conversation with this one as well. I remember having some fascinating discussions with Francis Collins when his book " The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief" came out. (I live near and have worked for NIH in the past) I have a theological degree and have taught science in the past, so I am always interested when these two subjects intersect. One of my hobbies, much like bird sighting, is protozoology. I've been doing it since high school and a microscope is always on my desk. LOL!

Mutant Stentor? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmObkBj5QhI&t=23s
HeliconFocus Vorticella: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPih_7J7-bQ

David Judd Nutting's book "Language of Nature: Quantum World Revealed (2005)" has some interesting theological discussions regarding the driving force of creativity in the quantum world.

Your post gave me the idea that I can reate protozoan models in MOI3D now that I can render them with a clear body!

Tom

So this time that must be the good one! :)

Wow! I didn't even know that video existed! VERY Cool!

That definitely is the one.

His son-in-law, Bob Ogdon is also high on my respect list!

Thank you so much for finding that.

I have both books; but, my favorite... and the one I have given away most often to creative friends... is "Language of Nature: Quantum World Revealed (2005)".

If you can find it, it is well worth the investment.

Thanks again. You made my day!

Tom