Feature requests

As a modeler for 3D prints, I often need parts to fit together. It would be great to add offset/clearance to boolean diff operation as some engineering software has. Example: You have a cylinder of diameter 10mm and you want to use it as a cut tool into another block. You use diff boolean with cylinder as a tool and add 0,15mm offset/clearance. It would result in a cutout cylinder of diameter 10,3mm in the block. Therefore, if you print out those parts, they will fit together thanks to the clearance.

Since XNurbs are basically patches it would be handy beeing able to switch between XNurbs, Patch and Square/Refit inside the same popup tool window to easily decide which one is better.

[Feature Request] Enhancing Dimensioning Workflow: Face-to-Face Selection and Directional Editing (Inspired by SolidEdge) First of all, I am a huge fan of Plasticity. Since the 1.4 update, the Dimension and Measure tool has been a game-changer. However, coming from a CAD background (SolidEdge, SolidWorks), I believe there are a few key enhancements that would make Plasticity’s non-destructive/history-free workflow even more powerful. Support for Face-to-Face Dimensioning Currently, dimensions are primarily created by selecting Vertices or Edges. While this works, it would be much more efficient to allow Face-to-Face selection. Why? In many design scenarios, faces provide a larger "hit box" making them easier to select than thin edges. Directional Dimension Editing (The "SolidEdge Style" Toggle) The biggest hurdle currently is the lack of control over how a model reacts when a dimension value is changed. In SolidEdge’s Synchronous Modeling, when you double-click a dimension, a small pop-up appears with three arrow options (see attached image): Left Arrow: Fixes the right side and moves the left side. Right Arrow: Fixes the left side and moves the right side. Center/Symmetric Arrow: Scales the dimension equally from the center. In a history-free environment like Plasticity, this "Steering" feature for dimensions would be revolutionary. It gives the user absolute control over the transformation without needing a complex history tree. Efficient Editing via Outliner Currently, created dimensions appear in the Outliner. I suggest making these dimensions editable directly from the Outliner—either by double-clicking the item or via a "Edit Dimension" option in the right-click context menu. This would significantly speed up the workflow when managing multiple measurements. Why this fits Plasticity Many users miss a traditional history-based parametric system. However, by implementing these Direct Editing Dimension features, Plasticity can bridge the gap. We don't necessarily need a full history tree if we can precisely control geometry through smart, directional dimensioning. Plasticity is already the best tool for fluid surface modeling. Adding this level of precision in dimension editing would make it an unbeatable powerhouse for both artistic and functional design. For a visual reference of SolidEdge's synchronous modeling in action, please see this video: https://youtu.be/XhoJJzDKFY4?si=74Vc70M_RS3FLQTF&t=105 https://youtu.be/Z5IS9Z-OM7M?si=y_-iD3sBk4rTxaiS&t=86 I would love to hear what other users think about this! If you find yourself struggling to control which side of your model moves when changing a dimension, please upvote!

Sweep is probably one of the most useful and undervalued/underdeveloped commands in Plasticity. For simple sweeping is is quite useful, but you are restricted to a single object using a single path. The option that would be opened up with two objects and two paths would be a game changer, just as Instances are proving to be. With a different object at the start of two sweep lines and a different object at the end, the creative possibilities are monumental. I know this feature has been requested, but it seems to have fallen into the doldrums and hasn't moved in a while. It is to be hoped that this much needed feature will be seriously looked at in 2026. Plasticity users with Rhino have access to this feature and can import models into Plasticity, but not every Plasticity users can afford to purchase that software.

This is a general request, but I'm making it specifically for a tool I use a lot. Offset Every time I use it, I have to change the GAP FILL type from ROUND (default) to LINEAR (which is what I usually use). It's not a game-changer, but it would save a lot of clicks and prevent the occasional oversight caused by rushed, incorrect geometry. My proposal is that the GAP FILL default settings can be configured in one of the following ways; any of them would work for me: Save settings from session to session (I think this would be the most convenient) --> Here's a variation that would provide flexibility: a kind of TEMPLATES system where you configure the tools as you like and save the file as a TEMPLATE, which is the one that opens by default. Or Configure default options through the settings menu. Or Configure settings using parameters. This happens with other tools too; the selected options are NOT saved from session to session, and you have to configure them each time you use a particular tool. This mainly affects me with the OFFSET tool, but I imagine something similar happens with other tools... The chosen method (I think the most practical would be to SAVE THE OPTIONS FROM SESSION TO SESSION)

Could you add an option for batch export? Right now I need to export each part individually. Suggestion (but definitely do whatever is easiest), Add a menu option "Batch Export" and have the same save dialog menu, but use the filename as the prefix and then append each object name to the prefix. Example: Select Solid.001, Solid.002, Solid.003. Click Batch Export, Select STL and type "Export-". The STL settings menu pops up. I confirm settings. Then plasticity creates 3 files "Export-Solid.001", "Export-Solid.002", "Export-Solid.003". Thanks for your time and this amazing software!

it would be great to have an option to make the Outliner floating or dockable anywhere. For users working on ultrawide screens (like myself), having it fixed on the far left causes neck strain after long modeling sessions. At the moment, I often work using only half of my screen to keep the Outliner closer to the center, which is quite limiting and honestly disappointing given the available screen space. A floating or freely dockable Outliner would be a huge ergonomics improvement for ultrawide workflows. Many thanks if this request can reach the dev team. Best regards, Victor

When performing a Place command to an object with material it erases the material after placing copies. It's especially annoying if you ara using this command to snap complex set of objects using different materials.

The truth is that it would be nice and it would be a new market niche if you considered plasticity on iPad Pro, such as ZBrush, Sharp 3d (although I don't like the subscription with continuous payments and more for people who do it on a non-profit basis), Blender will also release a version for the iPad, so I encourage you to consider it, because it can be very interesting for you and for those of us who like design.

As I am testing out Plasticity for projects involving game development and 3D printing of wearable hardware and tools (I use Modo mostly for this), what I think would be useful for those who build parts that need to fit together is an option for setting a fit tolerance during Boolean subtractions. Example, the red cylinder is cutting into the box, and if I were to print the box and cylinder, they would not fit at all. In order to get around this, after committing to the boolean, I have to select the faces that I cut and set a negative offset value (the faces push away from the other solid) which allows the part to fit snug after its been printed.