Features

Explore Shade3D capabilities by category. Availability varies by edition; consult the feature comparison for details.

Feature Comparison | What's New

Interface

Workspaces, customizable window layouts, toolboxes, shortcuts, HDR and 4K display.

Drawing display

Inspect models in orthographic and perspective views with shading, wireframes, grids and real-time shadows.

Modeling methods

Combine free-form surfaces, polygons and NURBS for flexible and precise modeling.

Editing tools

Transform, align, mirror, snap and measure objects using manipulators and numeric input.

Modeling tools

Use primitives, Boolean operations, subdivision surfaces, sculpting, replicators and wrapping meshes.

Drawing output

Create 2D drawings, sections, dimensions and 3D annotations; save images or print.

3D CAD

NURBS surfaces and assemblies, STEP/IGES exchange and precise dimension-based workflows.

Materials

PBR materials, UV editing, texture baking, displacement, normal maps and vertex colors.

Lights and lighting

Configure lights with color temperature, photometric IES data and illuminance passes.

Background

Use backgrounds and physical skies to build realistic environments.

Camera

Compose scenes with perspective and walkthrough cameras and stereoscopic views.

Rendering

GPU ray tracing, path tracing, global illumination, AI denoising, multipass and batch rendering.

Animation

Bones, joints, constraints, morph targets, particle physics and fluid simulation.

3D printing

Check and repair models with the 3D Print Assistant and exchange STL files.

F8VPS integration

Connect content to F8VPS and related visualization workflows.

File import and export

Exchange 2D/3D data, images, point clouds and IFC, with format support varying by edition.

Extensions

Block UI Programming, BIM/CIM Design Checking, 3D Parametric modeling, AI generation and SDK development.

Education and support

Learning resources, sample projects, certification and AI help support.

Detailed feature reference (Japanese)