There are quite a few websites available where you can sell or give away the 3D models you create. There are also sites such as Renderosity where you can share renders, etc of your work. But, the most interesting variant of these, in my opinion, is 3DVIA.3DVIA enjoys a kind of dual personality. To start with, Dassault Systemes, the company that provides this site, has an impressive line of software, some of which is focused…See More

3DVIA accepts alot of file types. Although it is a great little display program, some work better than others for textures, etc. As with anything (if you're a control freak like me), it is nice to have the control of the files on your end rather than the other. I use .3ds files to upload content because I'm somewhat lazy, lol, and it is the easiest way for me to get the textures, etc to look right.That is where a little, low cost program called Accutrans comes in..obj Model loaded into…See More

OK, I know this isn't about Shape, but I thought it might be useful for modelers starting out.Here’s your dilemma. You have a great looking item with a few textures, but the place your uploading it to has space restrictions.. How do you get them all uploaded so your work of art looks as good as you envisioned it?Here’s a little tutorial on how to pull this off. I am doing it in AC3D, but it can work in other programs.First, a little background. I use AC3D because it only costs $90 USD and it is…See More