Topology Optimization
I think this tool is a must have.
There is a lack of freeware that do this function, I would like to see Blender be the first out in the field.
This would be good for manufacturing, artists, product designers, and as well as the sci-fi people.
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There was a plugin for 2.80 that did this - See github.com/Foxelmanian/ToOptix
Even if not accurate, this would be a very useful capability for artistic effects and initial concept sketches.
Why is this needed in Blender? There are other programs for this, such as Fusion 360.
they do not let you use this tool without paying
Can you give an example of a software that has this?
Altair Inspire, Fusion 360, Siemens NX, Siemens SolidEdge, CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE, SolidWorks, ...
here is a list topology-opt.com/software-list/
In other words, CAD softwares, which isn't what Blender is aimed to do.
A lot of engineers is working in blender at the very beginning of their projects. It could be very usefully to have this kind of tool in blender - I know we can create similar structure using some modifiers but it will be not connected with real analyzed structure.