modo for Mac User Reviews

• 4.0 stars

  "Great Software, Limited Scripting"

  April 29, 2012  |   By Software__User

  Version: modo 601

  Pros

  Very customizable
  Polished tools
  Fast selections

  Cons

  Incomplete scripting
  'Clicky' by default

  Summary

  It took some time to get used to Modo as does any software, but once you get the hang of the tools you'll have a blast. I find that I have 'happy accidents' with this software frequently keeping modeling a creative activity, rather than repetitive and robotic. Modo has a great set of tools and selections are a non-issue with selection walking and double-click loops.
  
  Be aware that scripting in Modo generally refers to macros. It was not design with close integration in mind, as you need to use 'selections' and 'queries' to search for the data you need. You can pretty much forget writing custom exporters, unless you don't mind getting dirty with matrix math and sorting items by hierarchy. Joints in particular currently have very limited access from scripts requiring fragile hacks to provide some sort of support by the exporter.
  
  In all, I'm satisfied with modo but had I known about the scripting limitations I may have waited to consider my other options. If you only need to use Modo in an artistic manner then you will be pleasantly surprised at the tools provided for your disposal.

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