Retopology Modifier: Worth installing? A New Tool for 3DS Max

In this video I am trying the new (dec.2020) Retopology Tools for 3ds Max. Unfortunately it is not included in an update, but has to be downloaded from the Autodesk website. In the example that I tried, it works really well. Check it out.

[@user-vx9cw1bk4c]

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Thank you for this tutorial series. I learned a lot. I will suggest this series to my colleagues definitely. You are a great teacher. Thank you so much!

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[@sket83]

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[@user-np9yd9mc2u]

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[@Lil_Gent_Gaming]

Awesome video! It helped a ton, thank you

[@hallu7477]

Amazing and very informative video. Thank you!

[@mnclsatish]

Thank you for sharing this information

[@sqwert654]

The results on a 150k vertex revolver cylinder are very good, set smoothing groups angle to 30 . The 10k result has better topology that using Zbrush Zremesher at 10k.

[@RunTheTape]

As a blender user, this is basically the only reason I'm considering switching to 3ds max. ( I know about the quadremesher plugin but it doesn't have the same flexibility and parametrization as the one included with Max)

[@TheTrumanZoo]

its still pretty good and workable.

[@annafinnegan3840]

I really appreciate these videos and I have learned so much from you, thank you... I was hoping when you get a chance, maybe you could show us how to use 3ds max asset library? I have created a nice exterior render and so would like to add some trees, people and maybe a nice lawn.

[@AFTutorials]

Thank you very much. Now you cought me. The Asset Library is a feature, that I am never using. I think I am doing a few things kind of old-style. You might also say: You don't teach an old dog new tricks. But I promise to be better.

[@annafinnegan3840]

@@AFTutorials 🤣 I will follow your lead....thanks

[@kristinaartist]

Thanks for the very helpful video!

[@AFTutorials]

You're welcome!

[@TheEla88]

thank you!

[@mechatronicsgenius3655]

Can you make tutorials for Retopology by using Tracing on Cad file mesh(surface tool)

[@Staglaitor]

Thanks for video - isn't it necessary to do retopology more lowpolylly?

[@sqwert654]

it helps with lighting when you have good topology and helps with rendering times probably

[@ISknne3D]

Thanks for the vid, is there a way to keep the UVW mapping in any way? as thats instantly lost as soon as i do the retopo, cheers

[@alexinthewall5604]

Probably not.

[@AFTutorials]

I would have to try that. UV coordinates are stored in the vertices of the geometry. so if the geometry is different, the uv coordinates do not match anymore. Check out some techniques to bring UVs from high poly to low poly. there is a projection modifier, that kind of creates a cage around your model that is used for baking UV coordinates. I am sure there are some tutorials on that. good luck.

[@TheGreydient]

You can try the projection modifier

[@vyleart4488]

I think it is hidden because it is not solid. Depending on the model, it ends up doing nothing at all. It works on relatively simple things, but not on certain shapes. I found the reliability to be "ok".

[@adnanmajeed1191]

Like it thanks.

[@alexinthewall5604]

I'm over here trying to find the 2021 version of Max.

[@deadstem_dj]

I brought a perfect clean character mesh from zbrush, but when using this retopology tools the mesh messes up and makes like spirals in quads. Can someone help me?

[@AFTutorials]

When the mesh was perfect I don't see a reason for chenging its mesh topology. I hardly ever use the modifier, just tested it once it was introduced.

[@uzmajaleel]

Plzzzz plzzzzz make a video on how to import trees 🌳 in 3ds max arnold and how to overcome the "missing part" problem in that and how to resize them. Please make a video.

[@AFTutorials]

Sorry, that is a very specific problem and right now I don't have any time to do new tutorials. Good luck with solving it.

[@jasonfoster4083]

Hi AF, Do you do remote training in 3DS Max 2021? We would be interested if you do. please get in touch. Leave a comment and we will get in touch if this is an option.

[@AFTutorials]

Sorry, that is not an option, I cant free time for that.

[@jasonfoster4083]

@@AFTutorials I fully understand. I can imagine you have a busy schedule. The main issue I'm having is most of the designs we do are inside an enclosed building with no windows. Obviously setting the white scene background works wonders if I don't show a roof but as soon as I do it goes complete darkness. I have tried adding lights but can't for the life of me to get them to work correctly. (I have ensured they are turned on) If you could do a video on this it would be amazing or at least a more advanced internal lighting video. Thank you again for your fantastic content if has helped me so much! Cheers Jay

[@methilakulasinghe3674]

how to download this retopology tool. i have 3ds max 2021

[@AFTutorials]

Maybe it is already included. Check the modifier list.

[@WraithDesignz]

@@AFTutorials It's not, its also not included in 2022 either. You now also cannot download it through the Desktop App. This is why Autodesk SUCKS. Changing things way to much and too often and taking away features people and the community want. Go try for yourself, you will see what I mean.

[@marckerger]

nope it is not included in 2022.

[@wilismatrix9847]

This retopo modifier doesn't worth it when you have a mesh coming from cad apps with smoothed edges, it samply bugs,,, Quad remesher is by far the best and the fast

[@juancarlosgzrz]

nah dog, try 2022

[@metken_]

2022 works well from rhinoceros to max

[@robertharker1786]

Please use a better microphone because I can't hear.

[@AFTutorials]

You are kidding, right?

[@robertharker1786]

@@AFTutorials Maybe it only is your recording volume settings but I can barely hear it with my speakers turned all the way up.

[@RunTheTape]

Indeed, great presentation but the audio is very weak and with no echo cancelation.

[@xoby]

@@AFTutorials your voice is perfectly loud and clear, these guys must have problems with their headphones/speakers.

[@echopathy]

@@RunTheTape lol. you'd be sunk in a lecture hall.

[@did3d523]

not in 3DSAMAX 2021 🖕