3D Slash
| Stable release | 3.2.1 (02.2020)
/ February 25, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Operating system | web browser, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Type | 3D modeling software |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | 3dslash |
3D Slash is a 3D modeling software application produced by Sylvain Huet.
3D Slash software offers an original and intuitive experience to 3D model easily[1] imitating the stone-cutter and his block : 3D Slash develops its concept on preassembled Cuboid forms of different sizes (from 1 unit up to 1024) according to octree model.
Background
[edit]The inspiration for 3D Slash came from kids playing Minecraft and the way they intuitively develop sophisticated 3D models without noticing it.[2] Because of this, 3D Slash uses an octree model where geometry is represented by a tree of deformed cuboid shapes, with curved shapes also being approximated by small cuboids of the octree.
3D Slash is specifically meant for designing 3D printable objects, and its user experience focuses on a "stone-cutter metaphor". As part of this metaphor, it provides an original toolset, including the hammer tool (to remove a cuboid), the trowel (to add a cuboid), the chisel (to remove slices of cuboids), the brush (to set the color of cuboids), and the wood filler (to add a slice of cuboids), among others.
3D Slash is capable of outputting .STL files through its import/export functionality. 3D Slash computes the mesh approximation in terms of an octree's cuboids on import, and the reverse operation for the export: computation of the octree's mesh envelope as triangles.
3D Slash enables community links with the possibility to share, like and re-use 3D designs among members. Printing is directly possible thanks to commercial partnerships.
3D Slash is integrated in various websites. As of January 2017 it is the only STL customization plugin for Thingiverse.[3] It is the only 3D modeling app integrated in GoogleDrive.[4] It is available as a plugin in Onshape.[5]
With 3D Slash, Sylvain Huet was awarded the 2014 Lépine Gold Medal,[6] and two Maker of Merit ribbons at Paris MakerFaire 2014 from the organizer Le FabShop and from Sketchup.[7]
Since its release, the ease of use of 3D Slash has been recognized by various actors from the 3D printing[8][9][10][11] and Education fields.[12][13]
Technical information
[edit]The software starts from a primary cuboid (i.e. including form) and manages the related arborescence in which each cuboid is either full, either empty or subdivided in 8 cuboids. An arbitrary color can be attached to any full cuboid. The octree model enables the software to implicitly define the level of details (LOD) by cutting the octree according to an arbitrary depth.
3D Slash is written in Metal, a functional language designed by Sylvain Huet in 2003.[14][15]
3D Slash is available for Windows, MacOS and Linux. A special version is also available for Raspberry Pi[16] An Android version is available on the Sqool, a French tablet for education.[17]
3D Slash is also available as a web app on any webGL browser including iOS and Android devices.
Content license
[edit]As of January 2017, the EULA states that any content created in 3D Slash online or that is uploaded to the community webpages from the offline editor are automatically licensed as Creative Common License BY - NC - SA, unless the premium license subscription is purchased.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "3D Slash : simplifiez-vous l'impression 3D (vidéo)". 01net.com.
- ^ Jean-Marie Laly. "3D Slash, interview exclusive avec Sylvain Huet, inventeur". 3Dnatives.
- ^ "3D Design Made Easy: 3D Slash App Launches on Thingiverse". MakerBot. 2016-05-23. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ "3D Slash". chrome.google.com. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ "App Store - Onshape". appstore.onshape.com. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ "Médailles d'Or du Concours Lépine - Concours Lépine". concours-lepine.com.
- ^ "Découvrez les Makers !". Maker Faire Paris. Archived from the original on 2015-03-15. Retrieved 2015-03-05.
- ^ "3D Slash Review: 3D Modeling Made Super Easy | All3DP". All3DP. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ "3D Slash Really Does Make 3D Modeling a 3D Piece of Cake". 3D Printing Industry. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ "It's A New Version Of 3D Slash!". Fabbaloo. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ Doris (2015-09-15). "3D Slash: Easy-to-Use and Free 3D Modelling App for Non-Designers - 3Printr.com". 3Printr.com. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ "App of the Week: Minecraft-like 3-D modeling made easy". eSchool News. 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ "Campers Explore 3D Modeling and Printing". rcetatt.blogspot.fr. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ Mickael. "Mindscape donne une seconde vie à Nabaztag !". planete-domotique.com.
- ^ "Sylvain Huet". sylvain-huet.com. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ^ Biggs, John. "3D Slash Brings 3D Design To The Raspberry Pi". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ "La modélisation 3D dans les salles de classe". L'information spécialisée de la Fabrication Additive (in French). 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2017-01-12.
- ^ "3D Slash terms of use".