Forma3D Reviews

Forma3D

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Description

Art of Illusion serves as a free, open-source studio for 3D modeling and rendering, boasting features that can compete with those of commercial software. Its notable functionalities encompass subdivision surface modeling, skeleton-based animation, and a visual programming language for crafting procedural textures and materials. The latest iteration, version 3.2.0, was launched on January 13, 2021, and is robust and dependable for high-end animation projects. Additionally, there is a comprehensive documentation section available that includes a user manual along with various tutorials addressing different program features. The user interface is thoughtfully designed to be clean and user-friendly, making it accessible for beginners while still catering to more experienced users. Furthermore, Art of Illusion’s subdivision surface modeling tools enable the creation of smooth surfaces derived from control meshes of any desired shape, and its advanced deformation tools provide a natural and intuitive sculpting experience for users. All these features come together to offer a powerful platform for both novice and professional animators alike.

Description

Forma3D turns an iPhone or iPad into a complete scan-to-print workstation: fix broken STL files, sculpt new models, color them for multi-filament printing, and hand off print-ready 3MF files to a slicer — no desktop software or cloud involved. All mesh processing runs locally via Metal. Multi-color printing done right: paint faces with brush, fill, eyedropper, or auto-segmentation, then export 3MF carrying real slicer profiles — printer, nozzle, layer height, infill, supports, brim, seam. Bambu Studio and Creality Print assign AMS filaments automatically; files go straight to MakerWorld and Bambu Handy. A real modeling toolkit: component-level editing of vertices, edges, and faces — extrude, inset, bevel, mirror, revolve, remesh, simplify, subdivide — plus Manifold CSG booleans, nine cut shapes, and a curve-based bend tool. Eleven sculpting brushes with multiresolution, symmetry, matcap shading, and Pencil pressure. Create from primitives, sketches, 3D text, curve tubes, SVG traces, photo reliefs, lithophanes, or procedural bolts, screws, gears, and racks. Scan real objects with LiDAR + Object Capture at three detail levels. Check printability with an overhang heatmap, split oversized models along edge loops with peg-and-socket joints, and fix non-manifold geometry via bridging and grid fill. Imports/exports STL, 3MF, USDZ, ZIP, SVG; encrypted projects, autosave, full undo. Viewport extras: 8 X-Ray styles incl. live cross-section, HDRI and matcap lighting, ViewCube ortho views, editable camera FOV. 43 Blender-style hotkeys, Apple Pencil hover, interactive tutorials, 16 languages. Free with 3-day trial.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Bambu Studio No 
Creality Print No 

Integrations

Bambu Studio Yes 
Creality Print Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$6.99/month
Monthly access is $6.99 per month, with a 3-day introductory trial. Annual access is $49.99 per year, also with a 3-day introductory trial. Lifetime access is a $99.99 one-time purchase. Prices may vary by region.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Art of Illusion

Founded

1999

Website

www.artofillusion.org/index

Vendor Details

Company Name

Forma3D

Country

Israel

Website

forma3d.app

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing Yes 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

3D Printing

Analytics No 
Customizable Support Structures No 
ERP No 
Integrates with CAD No 
Mesh Analysis and Repair Yes 
Model Setup and Plating No 
Multi-User Support and Permissions No 
Multiple/Shared Print Queues No 
Pre-Print Simulations No 
Print File Creation Yes 
Slicing No 

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