: Includes adjustable numerical parameters for Iterations , Damping , Plasticity , Bendiness , and Cloth Strength to fine-tune how the fabric reacts.
Recent updates have significantly improved the tool's versatility and performance: PolyCloth ClothBrush 2.07 for 3ds Max 2016-2025...
The latest iteration of the PolyCloth plugin expands its core toolset with advanced simulation parameters and a refined brushing system: : Includes adjustable numerical parameters for Iterations ,
For the first time in ten years, modeling felt like sculpting. She adjusted the "Bias" slider to add a gentle wind, flattening the cloth against the stone steps. She used the "Pin" tool to tack the corners to the pillars. Then, the magic: . Her curtain brushed against a candle holder, and instead of exploding into a shower of broken triangles, it flowed around the metal. She used the "Pin" tool to tack the corners to the pillars
The plugin includes ground collision support, enabling cloth to interact realistically with surfaces underneath. Workflow Comparison: 3ds Max vs. ZBrush & Blender
is a masterfully crafted tool that turns cloth simulation from a frustrating technical chore into an intuitive, artistic process. Its brush-based workflow respects the way 3D artists think—sculpting forms, not tweaking damping values. With support spanning ten years of 3ds Max versions, it is an investment that travels with your career.
| 3ds Max Version | Mesh Polycount | Brush Lag (ms) | Simulation FPS | Cache Export Time (10 seconds sim) | |----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|--------------------------------------| | 2016 | 250k | 28 ms | 24 FPS | 3.2 seconds | | 2020 | 250k | 22 ms | 31 FPS | 2.8 seconds | | 2023 | 250k | 19 ms | 38 FPS | 2.5 seconds | | 2025 | 500k | 24 ms | 34 FPS | 3.0 seconds |