Download smart 3D asset browser Polydex free in beta
Online asset library Poliigon has released Polydex, a new smart 3D asset browser, free in beta.
The software automatically prepares 3D models, textures and HDRIs for one-click importing into supported DCC aplications: currently Blender, with 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and SketchUp to come.
Import and intelligently group sets of 3D assets in “one click”
There are a number of asset browsers on the market, several of them free, but Poliigon’s pitch for Polydex is that it makes importing the assets into your CG software a “one click” process.
The software automatically detects and groups assets, making it possible to view them as groups rather than individual files, then export them to supported DCC applications in one go.
In particular, Polydex automatically creates a shader graph for imported PBR textures, which Poliigon claims “saves 13 clicks” on import.
Although Poliigon has a large collection of assets available in its online library – over 100 of them available free – Polydex works with assets “from any source”.
Currently compatible with Blender, with support for other DCC software coming soon
At the minute, the only DCC application supported by Polydex is Blender, but support for 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and SketchUp is “coming soon”.
The software currently detects and displays preview images for imported resources, but Poliigon also plans to add the option to generate previews automatically in future versions.
Price, system requirements and release date
Polydex is currently free in beta. To use it, you will need a free Poliigon account.
At the time of writing, the latest release is Polydex 0.9. Poliigon hasn’t announced a final release date or price yet.
The software is available for Windows 10+ and macOS 11+ on Apple Silicon Macs, and is compatible with Blender 4.2+.
A Linux edition and support for 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and SketchUp are “coming soon”.
Download the free beta of 3D asset browser Polydex from Poliigon’s website
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