
At the time of writing, the Bonus Tools edition of Speed Cut is available for Windows only. The Maya Bonus Tools are available free for Maya 2018 and above running on Windows, macOS or Linux. The latest update introduces two new tools: the self-descriptive Extrude Instance Mesh, and – for Windows users, at least – Speed Cut, the real-time Boolean add-on developed VFX artist Joe Wu (im3djoe).įirst released in 2019, the add-on enables modellers and concept designers to explore shape assemblies quickly in Maya, with the option to instance or bevel Boolean cuts.įor character riggers, the Weight Editor from the Bonus Tools has also been updated. Create realistic effectsfrom explosions to cloth simulation. Shape 3D objects and scenes with intuitive modeling tools. Bring believable characters to life with engaging animation tools. The Bonus Tools provide Maya users with a set of useful small features, particularly for modelling, UV editing and character rigging, on an ‘as is’ basis, without active product support. Autodesk Maya 2022 is professional 3D software for creating realistic characters and blockbuster-worthy effects.

New tools for modelling and character rigging work New features in Maya Bonus Tools 2018-2022, the latest version of the toolset, include real-time Boolean tool Speed Cut (shown above) and Extrude Instance Mesh.

Autodesk has updated the Maya Bonus Tools, its free collection of add-on scripts and plugins for Maya to support Maya 2022.
