3 Useful Meshy Features You Might Not Know: Optimize 3D Models for Better Quality

Meshy is a fast 3D generative AI, empowering content creators to transform text and images into captivating 3D models in just a few minutes. In this guide, we will explore some lesser-known features of Meshy AI that can significantly improve the quality of your 3D generations.

Texture Richness controls the quality of textures. You can find it in the settings next to the “Refine” button. We will demonstrate the impact of different parameter values on texture effects through several examples.

Setting texture richness

Here are some key points to remember when setting texture richness:

• Choose the appropriate texture richness based on the model's shape and texture style.
• For cartoon-style textures, it is recommended to choose medium texture richness.
• For realistic-style textures, it is recommended to choose high texture richness.
• When the shape and texture are relatively simple, try setting texture richness to none for tidier textures, though the clarity may be slightly blurred.

In the production of 3D models for the film or gaming industry, appropriate topology and mesh face count are essential. Therefore, Meshy provides two related features within mesh settings: Triangle/Quad Mode Conversion and Reduce Polygons.

Choosing Between Triangle and Quad Mesh

• Quad mesh contributes to clearer and more organized topology, making it easier to modify the model in subsequent steps.
• Triangle mesh can better preserve the model's structure with the same number of faces as quad meshes.

Triangle mesh and quad mesh have their own advantages. You can choose the appropriate mode according to your needs.

Adjust Polycount

You can drag the slider or input numbers to adjust the ratio of the desired polycount to the original model's polycount.

For example, if you wish to make the face count from 10778 to 4000, simply set the ratio to 0.43. Click apply, and you'll see the face count reduced to 4750 according to the ratio.

Reduce Polygons

Unlike AI texture editing, smart healing is better suited for fixing small texture flaws, such as extra facial features, texture seams, and detail errors.

For example, if a model has an extra face on its back, follow these steps:

1. Adjust the model to a suitable angle.
2. Click "Smart Healing" in the right toolbar.
3. Select the texture area to edit using the lasso or brush tool.
4. Modify the selected area with the eraser if needed, and adjust the brush size as required.
5. Click "Smart Healing" to repair the selected area. Use "Redo" or "Undo" if necessary until satisfied.
6. Click "Apply to Model" to refine and regenerate the textures.

Remove unnecessary details with smart healing

Tips: When selecting the editing area, try to avoid the black background area, as it may cause abnormal repair results. It is recommended to erase the areas that are outside the model range.

By leveraging Meshy's hidden features like Texture Richness, Mesh Settings, and Smart Healing, you can enhance your AI 3D modeling projects with ease and precision. Experiment with these tools to discover their full potential and optimize your workflow.

Thank you for exploring these features with us. Stay tuned for more tips and tutorials on getting the most out of Meshy!

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