Autodesk Memento Beta 1.5.0.30

Autodesk 2015-11-06 09:33 article > Software

Autodesk Memento is an end-to-end solution for converting any captured reality input (photos or scans) into high definition 3D meshes.

After capturing, 3D meshes can be cleaned up, fixed, and optimized for the Web, mobile or 3D printing / fabbing.
Try Memento at https://memento.autodesk.com

New features:

3D printing prep for huge mesh models – slices are generated that can be sent directly to the printers and thus be able to print native resolution Memento models without the need to reduce the size of the models
New 3D print environment for printing on Autodesk Ember at high res (down to 10 micron per layer) with hollow and lattice-fill function.
New coordinate points feature to set scale/coordinate system (for interoperability with ReCap, for making comparison between two states of a model easier)
New boundary/edge-loop selection tool for smart one-click selection of holes or edges
Smart crop and texture option re-enabled in the Advanced tools of the Create from 3D panel
Improved extrude & fill tool
Widgets for most mesh operations, they are now easier to use
Preview for turntable video export for predictable and controllable outcome
Splitting the screen in 2 or 4 view windows
New fast texture re-baking for large models and with new “max resolution” option. Now supports export of normal maps for Obj export.
New tool panel options for changing color scheme of the UI for those who work in dark schemes and few more options
Brush selection tool is snappier
New RCM file format for optimized mesh operations

Author: Autodesk

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