Google Blocks

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Google Blocks
Basic data

developer Google LLC
Publishing year 2017
operating system Windows
category 3D software , virtual reality
German speaking No
https://vr.google.com/blocks/

Google Blocks is a free 3D graphics software from Google LLC that is operated entirely in virtual reality . The head-mounted displays HTC Vive and Oculus Rift are currently supported . The application is distributed through Steam and the Oculus Store.

functionality

The application allows the user to create their own 3D objects and scenes in a virtual environment using various tools in a virtual 3D environment. Here you can z. For example, you can choose from certain ready-made shapes and colors and easily adjust points , squares and edges . The number of polygons is lower compared to conventional desktop software and textures or lighting are ignored. The appropriate controllers of the head-mounted display are used to control the virtual combination pliers . At the moment the 6 functions deform and place 3D objects, draw lines, move, paint, edit and delete are available, which can be selected via a palette. Objects can also be copied and pasted, as well as reduced and enlarged. The finished model can be saved in. obj - file format or as an animated Gif file. In addition, finished objects can be shared in the blocks gallery and objects by other users can be imported and edited. A head-mounted display is not absolutely necessary for viewing and editing.

reception

The program is described as easy to use but not as extensive as comparable desktop software.

See also

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Kim Rixecker: Blocks from Google: 3D modeling in virtual reality. In: t3n . July 7, 2017. Retrieved July 27, 2017 .
  2. ^ A b Theresa Sophie Breitsching: Blocks: New app from Google turns users into virtual reality designers. In: the incubator. July 24, 2017. Retrieved July 27, 2017 .
  3. ↑ Vera Bauer: Google Blocks: Free 3D Modeling Tool in Virtual Reality. In: mobilegeeks.de. July 22, 2017. Retrieved July 27, 2017 .
  4. ^ Robbie Gonzalez: Google Blocks, the company's newest vr play, is all about stuff, man. In: Wired . June 7, 2017, accessed August 28, 2017 .
  5. ↑ Tom Brant: Build Nearly Anything in VR With Google's Blocks App. In: PC Mag . July 6, 2017, accessed July 28, 2017 .
  6. ↑ Adi Robertson: Google Blocks lets you make gorgeous low-poly VR art. In: The Verge . July 6, 2017, accessed July 28, 2017 .