SAILFLOW 3.0 is out !
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In the news page I will publish the status of the tool as new versions are published.
Latest is version 3.0.6 with bigs fixes published 3rd March
Dec 2020, SailFlow 3.0 with new functionalities
Dear followers,
After several feedbacks from the users (thanks) and some suggestions a new version of sallow is out. I consider it quite a leap forward because the results are getting really great.
The old design system of the 2.0 is still there but on its way to be discontinued in the future.
The most outstanding feature of sallow 3 in the "Panel Cutter" features that has been the real step up from the previous features.
Panel development is much more smooth and results much more reliable than before.
About SailFlow in general
Sailflow helps you in developing your ideas but your ideas has to come first. After Sailflow there is also a lot of manual capability and a proper sawing machine. There are plenty of sources in internet about the theory and practical details on how to manufacture a sail.
For the newcomers let me explain again what sailflow is: sailflow is an addon to the 3D animation/design tool Blender that I have started developing in 2014-15 for my own use. I have made three sails with it and I was very happy with the results. Since I want to make more now I put my hands into it this summer since Blender moved to the version 8 which is different for the plug in. In making compatible I also improved it.
Why making SailFlow?
There is no free tool available out there that helps you defining the sail shape you want, which is basically the whole point in doing it. For all tools the sail profile is pre-selected and you can only play with camber.
With SailFlow you can use the simple profile generators that are included, or write one of your own using the "custom" generator.
You can use also the many tools available in Blender for modifying improving the shape , which are endless.
Vision
Ultimately I have the hope to create a group of enthusiast designers that will help me expand the tool to something more advanced and available for everybody.
Install
To use it you must first download and install Blender from blender.org, and then install the addons.
The addon is one single file .
To install open Blender, go to preference --> app--> and install from zip file. After that enable it and you have it.
I will soon post new video on youtube
There are also a number of additional videos that I posted to introduce to the technique necessary to design a sail. I hope you enjoy.
Blueluca
In the news page I will publish the status of the tool as new versions are published.
Latest is version 3.0.6 with bigs fixes published 3rd March
Dec 2020, SailFlow 3.0 with new functionalities
Dear followers,
After several feedbacks from the users (thanks) and some suggestions a new version of sallow is out. I consider it quite a leap forward because the results are getting really great.
The old design system of the 2.0 is still there but on its way to be discontinued in the future.
The most outstanding feature of sallow 3 in the "Panel Cutter" features that has been the real step up from the previous features.
Panel development is much more smooth and results much more reliable than before.
About SailFlow in general
Sailflow helps you in developing your ideas but your ideas has to come first. After Sailflow there is also a lot of manual capability and a proper sawing machine. There are plenty of sources in internet about the theory and practical details on how to manufacture a sail.
For the newcomers let me explain again what sailflow is: sailflow is an addon to the 3D animation/design tool Blender that I have started developing in 2014-15 for my own use. I have made three sails with it and I was very happy with the results. Since I want to make more now I put my hands into it this summer since Blender moved to the version 8 which is different for the plug in. In making compatible I also improved it.
Why making SailFlow?
There is no free tool available out there that helps you defining the sail shape you want, which is basically the whole point in doing it. For all tools the sail profile is pre-selected and you can only play with camber.
With SailFlow you can use the simple profile generators that are included, or write one of your own using the "custom" generator.
You can use also the many tools available in Blender for modifying improving the shape , which are endless.
Vision
Ultimately I have the hope to create a group of enthusiast designers that will help me expand the tool to something more advanced and available for everybody.
Install
To use it you must first download and install Blender from blender.org, and then install the addons.
The addon is one single file .
To install open Blender, go to preference --> app--> and install from zip file. After that enable it and you have it.
I will soon post new video on youtube
There are also a number of additional videos that I posted to introduce to the technique necessary to design a sail. I hope you enjoy.
Blueluca
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