Old Auto Smooth
Old Auto Smooth, also known as the Legacy Auto Smoothing feature in Blender, is a tool that simplifies the process of smoothing and adjusting the shading of mesh objects in 3D modeling. This feature is particularly useful for creating organic shapes and surfaces, such as characters, creatures, and natural elements.
When enabled, Old Auto Smooth automatically assigns smooth shading to the faces of a mesh object based on the angle between the connected edges. This ensures that the object appears smooth and rounded, rather than faceted, without the need for manual vertex weighting. This feature saves time and effort, especially for complex models with numerous faces and edges.
However, it is essential to note that Old Auto Smooth may not always produce the desired results, as it can lead to unexpected shading artifacts or inconsistencies. For this reason, Blender now offers the more advanced and customizable Shade Smooth option, which provides greater control over the smoothing process.
While Old Auto Smooth may be considered outdated compared to its modern counterpart, it remains an accessible and easy-to-use tool for beginners and those who prefer a simpler approach to smoothing mesh objects. As a legacy feature, Old Auto Smooth can still be found and utilized within Blender’s interface for users who find it useful in their workflow.
Features of Old Auto Smooth
- Automatic Smoothing: Old Auto Smooth automatically assigns smooth shading to mesh objects based on the angle between connected edges. This feature eliminates the need for manual vertex weighting, making it easier and quicker to create smooth surfaces.
- Simplified Interface: As a legacy feature, Old Auto Smooth has a straightforward interface that is easy to understand and use, making it accessible for beginners and those who prefer a more basic approach to smoothing.
- Shading Consistency: Old Auto Smooth helps maintain consistent shading across the mesh object, ensuring that the overall appearance of the model is smooth and uniform.
- Time-saving: By automating the smoothing process, Old Auto Smooth saves time and effort, allowing users to focus on other aspects of their 3D modeling projects.
- Adaptability: Old Auto Smooth can be useful for creating organic shapes and surfaces, such as characters, creatures, and natural elements. However, it may not be the best choice for more complex or specialized smoothing requirements, in which case users can leverage the more advanced Shade Smooth feature.
Old Auto Smooth System requirements
- Operating System: Windows 7/8/10/11
- 64-bit dual-core 2Ghz CPU with SSE2 support
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics card with 1 GB RAM, OpenGL 3.3
- Blender version 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.0, 4.1
Old Auto Smooth Free Download
Old Auto Smooth v1.0.2 for Blender
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How to install Old Auto Smooth
- Download with IDM Max Speed
- Install Blender First
- Open the software
- Click Edit (EDIT) → Preference → Plug-in (Aadd-ONS) → Install
- Restart Blender, you can see the installed plug -in in the file → user settings → plug -in
