3D modeler for quick, easy, simple, yet robust 3d modeling.
bonzai3d is a new 3D modeler developed by AutoDesSys for quick, easy, simple, yet robust 3d modeling. The goal is to offer conceptual and sketching stages of design, yet CAD accurate models that can be used further down the production pipeline such as construction drawings, renderings, animation, fabrication, rapid prototyping with 3D printing, or with any application that depends on good clean solid 3D models.
Fluid interface, Nurbs tools, solid modeling, and clean geometry. There are tools in bonzai3d that once you've used, you dont know how you lived without them.
Cons
As with any new software there are bugs that need to be addressed. As the software progresses I find fewer and fewer, that being said it's still my goto modeler.
Summary
There are several tools in bonzai3d that are worth mentioning. The reshape tool that utilizes real time booleans is probably my favorite. There are tons of specialty tools that allow you to access content from 3d Warehouse, create stairs and roofs at a click of a button, nurbs functionality that almost rivals Rhino, hours of video tutorials, rendering capabilities, etc. What is most impressive is how easy it is to get up and running, its user friendly interface makes construction of very complex models a breeze. It also comes with its own library of materials, window and door components (that you can create yourself if you like) and offers extensive import/export capabilities. Overall I think that this modeler is revolutionary to the design process and don't know how I ever lived without it.