Create patterns that are impossible with standard modifiers.
Panel Stitcher brings various methods of placing instances of one mesh along the edges of another. For details such as rivets on metal panels and wooden furniture, or stitching on clothing. But it is certainly not limited to just those. Panel Stitcher is a useful tool to have at hand, no matter the project.attern control
Panel Stitcher doesn’t restrict to just the geometry of the (template) mesh. Selectively filter out different edges using one of the automatic limit modes, for a sleeker result without much time spent. Alternatively, go into edit mode and mark the edges you want to use by hand, for full artistic control.
Placement variations
Mix the different placement options, like insetting edges or randomness, to get completely different looks. Combined with the freedom of making the element meshes yourself (or using a kitbash pack), there is an infinite range of variations and possible usages. Let your imagination run free!
Projection
For a high resolution mesh, like a sculpt, you can simply use the geometry of a different object as pattern template. Panel Stitcher includes a “project” option, to automatically transfer a pattern onto a different different object during generation.
Add seams to clothing
Panel Stitcher is perfect for adding the finishing touch to clothing. Make the clothing with an addon like Simply Cloth Pro, add seams from the stitch templates or make custom patterns.
Bake details
When performance is a must, like for a game asset, you shouldn’t need to compromise on the element quality or amount. The documentation includes a step-by-step tutorial for baking the result into PBR maps. It is detailed, but takes only a few minutes. After which you already know how it works and the process becomes even faster.
The tutorial is made specifically for this add-on and gives you the settings to use for Panel Stitcher objects. There is only a single value left to adjust yourself.
