Introducing Smart Bridge: The Advanced Edge Loop Connector for Blender

Ever struggled with connecting edge loops in Blender? Say hello to Smart Bridge, the addon that takes the hassle out of bridging complex geometries.

Why I Created Smart Bridge

As a 3D artist who is often working with 3D scans, I found myself annoyed by Blender's built-in bridging tool. It just wasn't cutting it for complex models with mismatched edge loops. That's why I created Smart Bridge – to make my own workflow smoother and to help other artists facing the same challenges.

What Smart Bridge Does

Smart Bridge is like the bridge tool in Blender, but magical✨ It doesn't just connect two edge loops, it also adapts to your geometry:

1. Bridges any two edge loops, even with different vertex counts
2. Automatically subdivides longer edges to match vertex counts
3. Offers advanced smoothing options for seamless transitions
4. Triangulates newly created n-gons (optional)
5. Can merge edge loops instead of bridging them

How It Makes Your Life Easier

Imagine you're working on a character model, trying to connect a detailed face scan to a base body mesh. With Smart Bridge, you don't have to manually adjust edge loops or resort to boolean operations. Just select your edge loops, run Smart Bridge, and watch as it creates a seamless connection.

The smoothing options let you blend the transition area perfectly, whether you want a sharp edge or a gradual blend. And if you're working with hard-surface models, the automatic triangulation of n-gons ensures your geometry stays (relatively) clean and presentable.

"This addon does exactly what it is supposed to do in a user-friendly way. Whether it's a simple model or a complex photoscan, SmartBridge knows how to connect everything in a simple yet effective manner. An absolute must-have in your toolkit!"

- Rob Tuytel, Co-founder at PolyHaven.com

Who It's For

Smart Bridge is perfect for:

• 3D artists working with scanned data
• Character modelers combining multiple meshes
• Hard-surface modelers needing precise control over edge connections
• Anyone who's ever cursed at Blender's default bridge tool

See it in action

Try It Yourself

Don't let mismatched edge loops slow you down. With Smart Bridge, you can focus on creating amazing 3D art, not fighting with your geometry. Give it a try and see how it transforms your Blender workflow.

How to install >

Changelog

• 22.7.2024 v1.5 - Fixed an issue with the relax edge loops option when using Blender 4.2