Hello everyone, Update: For Blender 4.2+ and new. You can install from within blender extensions menu or download from here: extensions.blender.org/add-ons/polyquilt-fork/ I have added some notes related to this tutorial. Thanks for viewing! - Disable Symmetry during cuts or knife. (other option is mirror modifier. Use On Cage to see both sides) - Right click or escape to exit cut tool. - For fixing symmetry Select faces (A) then goto Mesh Menu -> Symmetrize Tool (+X -X) - Save regularly during Retopology. - Assign shortcuts or add tools to quick favorites. - If addon enable error shows, restart blender then try to enable addon. - Tested on Blender 3.6, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2 (use addon latest version)
Unfortunately, I had a problem with the add-on working. In the toolbar on the left, there is a button to activate it, but after clicking on it, I can't perform any actions other than moving the geometry.
I'm so glad your video came up on my feed, I've been looking for an equivalent way to repotogize like Maya's quad draw in Blender for a long time. Thank you Farrukh!
the only one that works on 4.2! Not even the paid ones do. I have a problem with addons for blender since I have it on steam and it really creates me some problems in that regard, but this tool saved me!
@@giga_charge It is difficult to update all versions. Blender releases new updates fast which breaks many add-ons. Maybe in future update this can be fixed. Current support is 3.6, 4.0, 4.1.0.
Damn this looks really useful! I tried the bsurfaces add on but I don’t quite like how it’s set up. This feels like the native Maya kind of retopology that I used to do before using 3dcoat to do my retopo.
Thank you! Yes, I have seen cozyblanket, I have not tried it but it looks really good and more advanced in some ways. Maybe if it comes to desktop windows then can be solid toolset to have.
Thank you! Modifier list addon for list view of modifiers (available on blender extensions website free) and Modifier tools (builtin) adds toggle buttons on top of stack.
Hi! Thank you for the tutorial! I have enjoyed using this tool, but one minor frustration. If I am trying to move a vert or extrude an edge and I am a little off were I click it will drop a vert and try to create a Face that I then have to undo. Is there a way I missed to just be in the move mode or the extrude mode?
Hi, Thank you! For moving vertex or edge, simply hover over it it will turn yellow and you can drag to move it. To extrude only you can assign a shortcut in the setting side panel (n). Make sure snap face is on so the move works correctly. You can press space to create a face preview. Extruding a vertex may not work always. You can switch to transform tool as well. With little practice you will find the right flow.
Unfortunately, I had a problem with the add-on working. In the toolbar on the left, there is a button to activate it, but after clicking on it, I can't perform any actions other than moving the geometry.
Hi, please check if you are using the latest version of the addon. It is available on Extensions page. Try in a new clean blender file. Add a sphere and next add the plane object. Turn on snap face as well. Enable poly quilt button. See if you can add any point. I have tested in blender 4.2. Hopefully it should work.
This worked very well, super easy to use. The only issue I'm encountering is when trying to use the smooth tool I'm getting a Traceback error every time. Any suggestions?
Hi, Thank you for your comments and feedback. You can download the latest blender version (4.1) and check if the addon is latest also from the link. (1.5.2) Restart blender after addon install. Hopefully it should work. I have only tested it till 4.1.
I'm not sure why, but any face extruded using the polyquilt tool doesnt snap to my mesh? I have the snap to face setting turned on and a similar tool like polybuild works how it should, but polybuild always extrudes parallel to my screen view
Hi, check in a new file with only one base object. Then add a plane and in the edit mode, delete all the faces in it. With face snap on, Enable polyquilt and click on surface to add points for retopology. These should be part of the plane. So there should be two objects. I have tested in 4.1. See if the you have latest blender version and addon also. Hopefully it will work.
Hey, this mostly works pretty well, but there's one glaring flaw I'm hitting. When I try to move verts or edges, they snap and pop erratically. It's impossible to precisely place a vert where I need it to go. When I hold a vert and move it with the mouse rapidly jumps around into 20 different places none of them ever settling on where my cursor is. Do you know if there are any settings I can adjust to resolve this?
Hi, Thank you for your comment. Check if the snap settings are set to face not any other. Turn off symmetry as well. Most likely some snap issue is causing this. Keep one active model in the viewport only and see if it works.
Once i add a shrinkrwap modifier works for wrap into an object, but when i move an edge, takes the original surface and not the one that is wrapped. Hard to explain.
Hi, I think you can try to disable shrinkwrap during using PolyQuilt. There is on cage setting in the modifier also, see if it works or not. I am not sure if this is the issue. Check if snapping with face option is on as well.
Hi, no shrinkwrap needed. It will auto snap to base geometry. But you can add if you need to use a subdivision modifier alongside, then it will make everything clean and smooth.
F2 is good as well and fast. F2 is not context sensitive meaning you have to click to vertex etc, here you can just hover to adjust. Smoothing in edit mode, plenty of other tools. In the end more options are always good to have!
Hi, if you need to retopologize clothes or complex objects then check Quad Remesher (Paid Addon). It is one of the best addon in creating fast clean auto retopology in Blender. Use with manual retopo methods to get the right results.
Something is definitely buggy with the quadpatch tool. It appears to draw only in the objects center even if you switch pivot to 3d cursor. Cant seem to get the lines to draw anywhere directly on mesh surface. My expectation is that it would work similarly to BMesh. If anyone has any tips on how to properly use the quad patch tool (not poly quilt tool) please post reply. Using v1.5.2
Hi, kindly check in a new file with only one object. Next add a plane, delete all the points. Turn on snap with face, enable quad patch. Draw a line over the object (only visible after two points). If you see the line with points then it is working. Draw the next line to bridge them. This should be part of the plane object. The quadpatch tool is not complete and it has some issues.
@@Farrukh3D appreciate your feed back. I tested in a new project and I do see the lines now however I am still not able to draw on mesh surface. Hopefully this will be fixed soon. Overall I am really enjoying the new tools.
I watched your video 2 times and I could not make my retopology snap to the surface! I did turn on the snap tool and switched it to faces but still not working. does anyone have the same problem and if so can someone please tell me how to fix it?
Hi, you can check if snap option is on in the PolyQuilt settings in the side panel (N). Turn on snap with face then see if the faces snap or not. Try in a new clean empty file and using only one object to snap on. Otherwise add the shrinkwrap modifier and then test. Hopefully, it should work.
Hi, please check if you downloaded add-on version 1.5.2. It will work for Blender 4.0. For new updates please download blender 4.2 and use the latest version from the extensions menu. I have also replied to your email with the links in it. Hopefully it should work.
Give it a try, maybe you might like. It will make the process much simple but there are few bugs here as well. Retopo can be bit stressful sometimes. Best is to taking time and slowly refine it.
..wanted it for creating stuff on surfaces.. and realized.. it let me model just by clicking a face a edge or a vert without hitting 123 first and i just need to click X Y Z after that without G......it's like .. why on earth is blender modeling not made this way on default... Im so happy right know it's like someone untied me my arm on the back...
Hi, first turn on snapping with face option. Then try to make editing. Your new model will create on top of the high resolution model. Add a shrinkrwap modifier and a subdivision modifier to make it more smooth and clean.
Hi, which Blender version are you using. I have tested it with Blender 3.6, 4.0, and 4.1. Make sure you have downloaded the latest version 1.5.2. Restart Blender after installing then enable it.
I installed it from zip file, but can't find it inside blender, Blender says it's installed but there is nowhere to be find among addons. I tried to install it fom both zip and py inside zip. I tried on blender 4.0 ad 4.1
Hi, restart blender and then see if the addon is visible in preferences. Enable it if showing. Use the latest version 1.5.2 of the addon. It should work.
What I had to do was copy the PolyQuilt Addon Folder Into the Blender Addons folder. PolyQuilt-for-Blender-4.0-master\Addons and copy PolyQuilt. Then Paste it into your Program Files\Blender Foundation\4.0\scripts\addons folder.
Hi, please check if you have installed the latest version of the addon. Restart blender and then check. For Blender 4.2 use this version. extensions.blender.org/add-ons/polyquilt-fork/
@@Farrukh3D ok, i update my blender to 4.2 and download newest addon, but sometimes bledner get crash when i using this addon, and solo deinstalling its xDD
Retopoflow is good and more better in overall features but is slow. This addon is useful for making quick low poly shapes, adding and fixing topology of objects. Give it a try.
Hello everyone,
Update:
For Blender 4.2+ and new.
You can install from within blender extensions menu or download from here:
extensions.blender.org/add-ons/polyquilt-fork/
I have added some notes related to this tutorial. Thanks for viewing!
- Disable Symmetry during cuts or knife.
(other option is mirror modifier. Use On Cage to see both sides)
- Right click or escape to exit cut tool.
- For fixing symmetry Select faces (A) then goto Mesh Menu -> Symmetrize Tool (+X -X)
- Save regularly during Retopology.
- Assign shortcuts or add tools to quick favorites.
- If addon enable error shows, restart blender then try to enable addon.
- Tested on Blender 3.6, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2
(use addon latest version)
You have given me a wonderful understanding of Retopology. I come back to this video often when I have problems. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much! More new tutorials soon on this topic!
Whoever made this add-on must have answered prayers to all the noobs and the pros of Blender.
I can't find it in the Blender Market. Where is it?
Never mind. I found it just by typing it in the search bar.
@@awwabshuaib5724
The latest version is available also
extensions.blender.org/add-ons/polyquilt-fork/
Goodbye maya, hello full workflow on blender!🎉
Yes, this is very similar to Maya tools. Thank you!
My thought exactly, quad draw is the only tool I still use in Maya. Will give this a go for sure!
I quit maya recently (worked in it for 8 year) I came to Blender. I didnt want so much to learn new soft. It was best desicion ever :D
@@MaDmonkey3311 Nice to know that. I used 3ds Max for almost 10 years before switching to Blender.
@@MaDmonkey3311 i go to blender now/ ( 3ds max for 8-10 years of work )
I just tried it in blender 4.2. it's amazing
Nice! Thank you!
Unfortunately, I had a problem with the add-on working. In the toolbar on the left, there is a button to activate it, but after clicking on it, I can't perform any actions other than moving the geometry.
I'm a big fan of your tutorials, really love the way you explain & show stuff, very simple and clear. Thank you for making my life a lot easier
Thank you so much! Happy to know your comments. More new content soon!
very nice - very cool that this is available for free
thank you
Thank you!!!
I'm so glad your video came up on my feed, I've been looking for an equivalent way to repotogize like Maya's quad draw in Blender for a long time. Thank you Farrukh!
Thank you very much for your comment!
It is like retopology in maya, awesome
Yes, it is similar to Maya with some changes. Thank you!
the only one that works on 4.2! Not even the paid ones do. I have a problem with addons for blender since I have it on steam and it really creates me some problems in that regard, but this tool saved me!
I'm just getting started with Blender. And for me, PolyQuilt made learning the program very easy. Thanks a lot!
That is nice to know. Thank you very much!
i can't even install it in blender 4.1.1 There's just a bunch of errors
Update: okay i installed 3.6 LTS it works fine
@@giga_charge It is difficult to update all versions. Blender releases new updates fast which breaks many add-ons. Maybe in future update this can be fixed. Current support is 3.6, 4.0, 4.1.0.
@@Farrukh3D thank you much for clarification
thanks for introducing this amazing amazing addon. and thanks to Dan-Gry for making it, and free.
Thank you! Happy to share!
Bro esta increíble, esto debería ser nativo de blender.
Buen trabajo.🔥
Thank you very much!
fantastic !!😍Very, very close to the retopo experience in Maya
Yes! Thank you very much!
This is so game changing, Thanks!
Thank you!
Nice video, Farrukh! I tried in 4.2 and it is awesome! Hope the addon will grow.
Thank you very much!
Damn this looks really useful! I tried the bsurfaces add on but I don’t quite like how it’s set up. This feels like the native Maya kind of retopology that I used to do before using 3dcoat to do my retopo.
Thank you for your comment and feedback! Yes, it is similar to Maya. There can be few issues, hopefully will be removed in future updates.
you can sharpen subdivided creases by adjusting the mean crease between 0.00 and 1.00.
At last 3d coat retopology came to blender!))))
Thank you for the mention to Modifier List Addon. I really miss that modifier view
Thank you! Happy to share!
Huge thanks for this tutorial! Really helpful ❤🙏
Thank you! Happy to share!
Awesome addon!
Very easy to master.
I am delighted!
Thank you very much!
This is amazing addon!!! I hope Blender 3.6.0 version release
Thank you! The addon will work with 3.6 also.
Reminds me of CosyBlanket, def gonna try it out
Thank you! Yes, I have seen cozyblanket, I have not tried it but it looks really good and more advanced in some ways. Maybe if it comes to desktop windows then can be solid toolset to have.
Very useful and afficent addon and tutorial. Thank you so much. And by the way what is the addons you using in modifiers panel?
Thank you! Modifier list addon for list view of modifiers (available on blender extensions website free) and Modifier tools (builtin) adds toggle buttons on top of stack.
Excelente tutorial, muchas gracias amigo!
Thank you!
muchas gracias, tremendo addon
Thank you very much!
Great tutorial! I think I can finally move away from maya's quad draw, because I do everything else in blender
Thank you very much! The tools in blender are improving with each update and hopefully more will be added in the future.
Hi! Thank you for the tutorial! I have enjoyed using this tool, but one minor frustration. If I am trying to move a vert or extrude an edge and I am a little off were I click it will drop a vert and try to create a Face that I then have to undo. Is there a way I missed to just be in the move mode or the extrude mode?
Hi, Thank you! For moving vertex or edge, simply hover over it it will turn yellow and you can drag to move it. To extrude only you can assign a shortcut in the setting side panel (n). Make sure snap face is on so the move works correctly. You can press space to create a face preview. Extruding a vertex may not work always. You can switch to transform tool as well. With little practice you will find the right flow.
Great tutorial! Thanks😃
Thank you very much!
Unfortunately, I had a problem with the add-on working. In the toolbar on the left, there is a button to activate it, but after clicking on it, I can't perform any actions other than moving the geometry.
Hi, please check if you are using the latest version of the addon. It is available on Extensions page. Try in a new clean blender file. Add a sphere and next add the plane object. Turn on snap face as well. Enable poly quilt button. See if you can add any point. I have tested in blender 4.2. Hopefully it should work.
Thanks for this video!
Thank you for your comment!
Pretty awesome! Thanks for sharing!!! 🤓
Thank you very much!!!
This worked very well, super easy to use. The only issue I'm encountering is when trying to use the smooth tool I'm getting a Traceback error every time. Any suggestions?
Hi, Thank you for your comments and feedback. You can download the latest blender version (4.1) and check if the addon is latest also from the link. (1.5.2) Restart blender after addon install. Hopefully it should work. I have only tested it till 4.1.
just amazing addon
Thank you!!!
I'm not sure why, but any face extruded using the polyquilt tool doesnt snap to my mesh? I have the snap to face setting turned on and a similar tool like polybuild works how it should, but polybuild always extrudes parallel to my screen view
Hi, check in a new file with only one base object. Then add a plane and in the edit mode, delete all the faces in it. With face snap on, Enable polyquilt and click on surface to add points for retopology. These should be part of the plane. So there should be two objects. I have tested in 4.1. See if the you have latest blender version and addon also. Hopefully it will work.
Hey, this mostly works pretty well, but there's one glaring flaw I'm hitting.
When I try to move verts or edges, they snap and pop erratically. It's impossible to precisely place a vert where I need it to go. When I hold a vert and move it with the mouse rapidly jumps around into 20 different places none of them ever settling on where my cursor is.
Do you know if there are any settings I can adjust to resolve this?
Also, I'm pretty new to Blender, so it is definitely possible that there's something really obvious that I'm not accounting for.
Hi, Thank you for your comment. Check if the snap settings are set to face not any other. Turn off symmetry as well. Most likely some snap issue is causing this. Keep one active model in the viewport only and see if it works.
@@Farrukh3D I think it was that I had my target object as a child to an empty transform. Found an edge case! Thanks for the speedy feedback tho!
Nice 👍🏼 thank you
Also there is a Retopoflow for blender
Thank you very much! Yes, Retopoflow is a good addon as well.
The tool snap and modify the polygons, I cant understand how do you work in edit mode without polygons.
Once i add a shrinkrwap modifier works for wrap into an object, but when i move an edge, takes the original surface and not the one that is wrapped. Hard to explain.
Hi, I think you can try to disable shrinkwrap during using PolyQuilt. There is on cage setting in the modifier also, see if it works or not. I am not sure if this is the issue. Check if snapping with face option is on as well.
@@Farrukh3D Thanks i will try that
Do you need shrinkwrap modifier for this one?
Hi, no shrinkwrap needed. It will auto snap to base geometry. But you can add if you need to use a subdivision modifier alongside, then it will make everything clean and smooth.
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F2 workflow seems to be more versatile, since is not limited to regular surfaces retopology.
F2 is good as well and fast. F2 is not context sensitive meaning you have to click to vertex etc, here you can just hover to adjust. Smoothing in edit mode, plenty of other tools. In the end more options are always good to have!
Is F2 free
@@timatoma8076 F2 is already in Blender. You can enable it in addons.
i need this tutorial,thankyou ser
Thank you!
Hello, do you know any add-on for clothes that are made in Marvelous and can do retopology in Blender?
Hi, if you need to retopologize clothes or complex objects then check Quad Remesher (Paid Addon). It is one of the best addon in creating fast clean auto retopology in Blender. Use with manual retopo methods to get the right results.
Something is definitely buggy with the quadpatch tool. It appears to draw only in the objects center even if you switch pivot to 3d cursor. Cant seem to get the lines to draw anywhere directly on mesh surface. My expectation is that it would work similarly to BMesh. If anyone has any tips on how to properly use the quad patch tool (not poly quilt tool) please post reply.
Using v1.5.2
Hi, kindly check in a new file with only one object. Next add a plane, delete all the points. Turn on snap with face, enable quad patch. Draw a line over the object (only visible after two points). If you see the line with points then it is working. Draw the next line to bridge them. This should be part of the plane object. The quadpatch tool is not complete and it has some issues.
@@Farrukh3D appreciate your feed back. I tested in a new project and I do see the lines now however I am still not able to draw on mesh surface. Hopefully this will be fixed soon. Overall I am really enjoying the new tools.
I'm having the same issues.
Perfect! Tks! 😁
Thank you!
I watched your video 2 times and I could not make my retopology snap to the surface!
I did turn on the snap tool and switched it to faces but still not working. does anyone have the same problem and if so can someone please tell me how to fix it?
Hi, you can check if snap option is on in the PolyQuilt settings in the side panel (N). Turn on snap with face then see if the faces snap or not. Try in a new clean empty file and using only one object to snap on. Otherwise add the shrinkwrap modifier and then test. Hopefully, it should work.
i have the same issues
I have the same issues
I installed the add-on, however, it doesn't show up when I search for it in Blender Preferences->Add-ons. Can you help out with that?
Hi, please check if you downloaded add-on version 1.5.2. It will work for Blender 4.0. For new updates please download blender 4.2 and use the latest version from the extensions menu. I have also replied to your email with the links in it. Hopefully it should work.
I'm going to test it, yesterday I was stressed trying to do retopology and the loop was always bugged😁
Give it a try, maybe you might like. It will make the process much simple but there are few bugs here as well. Retopo can be bit stressful sometimes. Best is to taking time and slowly refine it.
How do you get the deleting options as a pie wheel ?
Hi, Enable "3d Viewport Pie menus" addon in the blender. It is builtin. It will then show menus in pie layout.
@@Farrukh3D AHH thanks, I was scared I'd have to renable "extra options" or something similar
..wanted it for creating stuff on surfaces.. and realized.. it let me model just by clicking a face a edge or a vert without hitting 123 first and i just need to click X Y Z after that without G......it's like .. why on earth is blender modeling not made this way on default...
Im so happy right know it's like someone untied me my arm on the back...
Thank you very much for your comment! Nice to know your experience!
Thanks😉
Thank you!
I would like to ask why my editing objects cannot be adsorbed to high-model objects.
Hi, first turn on snapping with face option. Then try to make editing. Your new model will create on top of the high resolution model. Add a shrinkrwap modifier and a subdivision modifier to make it more smooth and clean.
@@Farrukh3D I opened it but it didn't work. Is there a DC or other place where I can send private messages?
@@吳岳霖-t5j I am not sure about the issue. You can connect on twitter, insta, artstation if needed.
Thank you
why isnt it working for me i downloaded it and everything but it shows an error when i try to enable it
Me eather,, I'm so sad🤔🤔
Hi, which Blender version are you using. I have tested it with Blender 3.6, 4.0, and 4.1. Make sure you have downloaded the latest version 1.5.2. Restart Blender after installing then enable it.
@@Farrukh3D Where do you get 1.5.2? The site gives 1.3.1 =\ From Github
woahh, thank you
Thank you for your comment!
great thanks
Thank you!!!
Cool THX
Thanks!
game changer
Yes, useful and good one! Thank you!
thx
Thank you!
Hi! Is there any version planned for Blender 4.2?
Hi, I have only tested it in 4.0 and 4.1. Hopefully when 4.2 releases the add-on can be updated.
I installed it from zip file, but can't find it inside blender, Blender says it's installed but there is nowhere to be find among addons. I tried to install it fom both zip and py inside zip. I tried on blender 4.0 ad 4.1
Hi, restart blender and then see if the addon is visible in preferences. Enable it if showing.
Use the latest version 1.5.2 of the addon. It should work.
What I had to do was copy the PolyQuilt Addon Folder Into the Blender Addons folder.
PolyQuilt-for-Blender-4.0-master\Addons and copy PolyQuilt. Then Paste it into your Program Files\Blender Foundation\4.0\scripts\addons folder.
I pretty sure that all of these features already exist in vanilla Blender.
Features are mostly already there but not organized in default. The addon is useful for improving retopology, and editing mesh workflow.
hi, do you have to have 4.0 to use this, i have 3.5
Hi, You can use this in 3.5 as well. Although I have tested in 3.6. Give it a try. Hopefully should work.
i dont know why install this addon dont work on my bledner
Hi, please check if you have installed the latest version of the addon. Restart blender and then check.
For Blender 4.2 use this version.
extensions.blender.org/add-ons/polyquilt-fork/
@@Farrukh3D ok, i update my blender to 4.2 and download newest addon, but sometimes bledner get crash when i using this addon, and solo deinstalling its xDD
Is it.better then retopoflow?
Retopoflow is good and more better in overall features but is slow. This addon is useful for making quick low poly shapes, adding and fixing topology of objects. Give it a try.
This is one area where AI would be sooooo useful omg but nooo we have firefly :)
Yes, good point. AI can be sure useful here!
Is there a way I can support you or donate to you for this I want to donate for the amount of time you’ve saved me!
Thank you very much for your support.
Credit goes to developer Dan-Gry.
You can check his work here.
extensions.blender.org/author/46/
👍👍👍
Thanks!