ITOOSOFT has released ForestPack 9, a powerful update for 3ds Max users. One of the standout features is the new ForestIvy plugin, which makes it easy to create realistic climbing plants with over 30 presets. Watch the video presentation and stay informed!
This tool allows artists to blend manual and automatic growth with control over factors like adhesion, gravity, and plant shape. ForestIvy's efficiency and realism are bolstered by high-quality photo-scanned textures, making it perfect for small and large-scale environments.
Key Features of ForestIvy.
ForestIvy includes some ready-made plant presets that can be easily customized, blending both manual and procedural generations of foliage. Whether you are creating lush, overgrown jungles or delicate vines creeping up walls, it offers you unparalleled flexibility. The plugin simulates plant adhesion, which allows the vines to follow the contours of objects, enhancing realism naturally. Gravity control also plays a role, making the plants appear more dynamic as they respond to environmental factors, such as hanging down from edges or wrapping around structures.
User-Friendly Interface.
The new tool has a clean, intuitive interface that integrates directly into the familiar 3ds Max workflow, making it accessible for all 3D artists. You can adjust parameters manually or let the software handle plant growth automatically; you can also strike the perfect balance between creative freedom and efficiency. The real-time previews allow artists to see the results immediately, speeding up the process of fine-tuning plant behavior and appearance.
High-Quality Textures.
The climbing plants benefit from realistic and high-resolution textures. These textures add a layer of authenticity to any scene, whether it's a small courtyard garden or a vast wilderness setting. The creators have paid attention to detail, ensuring that the foliage reacts convincingly to lighting and shadows, which helps to maintain visual consistency across different environments.
Applications in Archviz and Beyond.
ForestIvy is an extremely useful tool that fits perfectly within the Archviz field, where climbing plants often play a role in creating natural scenes. However, its use extends beyond that to game development, animation, and film production, where environment design requires organic and believable plant growth. The combination of control and automation makes it a go-to tool for any 3D artist looking to enhance their outdoor or indoor scenes with natural elements!
Integration with ForestPack.
One of the most vital points is the seamless integration with ForestPack, ITOOSOFT’s popular scattering tool for large areas of vegetation. The pairing of these two tools now allows you to scatter not just individual plants but entire ecosystems with climbing plants, shrubs, and trees.
Check out the video presentation for the ForestIvy tool below:
For more information, visit ITOOSOFT's Website.
iToo Software is a 3D software and developing company founded in 1999 in Cádiz, southern Spain. The creators of Forest Pack and RailClone, top-ranked plugins for Autodesk 3ds Max, with a wide range of applications in ArchViz, VFX, and games. Itoo team is constantly working hard to develop clever and productive tools that make 3D Artists' lives easier.