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BricksPattern
Create real repeating brick, tile, paving and parquet geometry.
$150
Trial 90 days
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18demonstrated layouts
4pattern families
3Dreal joints, relief and edges
2021–2027supported 3ds Max versions
Four-minute walkthrough
See the complete modifier workflow inside 3ds Max.
The demonstration starts with a simple mesh and shows how a selected pattern becomes editable geometry, receives relief and material zones, and remains compatible with the standard modifier stack.
See the complete modifier workflow inside 3ds Max.
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Apply the modifier
Start from a clean object and add BricksPattern without destructively rebuilding the source mesh.
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Choose a layout and real size
Switch between masonry, parquet, paving and custom layouts, then define real-world element dimensions.
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Shape joints and relief
Control grout width, element height, bevel and random variation while viewing the result immediately.
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Assign materials and continue modelling
Use generated Material IDs and combine BricksPattern with Bend, selection and other standard 3ds Max modifiers.
Why geometry matters
Not a visual imitation — actual edges, recesses and element thickness.
A texture can suggest a joint. BricksPattern creates it. The result remains readable in grazing light, reflections, silhouettes and close camera positions.
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Accurate close-ups
Real edges produce physically correct highlights, contact shadows and ambient occlusion without relying on a baked relief map.
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Curved surfaces
The modifier follows the object surface, so the same pattern can wrap columns, curved walls and shaped architectural elements.
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Repeatable variation
Seed-based random controls introduce natural irregularity while keeping the result reproducible across revisions.
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Material-ready zones
Separate IDs for bricks, accent elements and grout connect directly to a Multi/Sub-Object material workflow.
Pattern library in geometry
The same cube, eighteen clearly different construction logics.
Every example below is generated by the modifier in Autodesk 3ds Max. Open any image to inspect the geometry and the active pattern in the parameter panel.
Masonry patterns Parquet & modular Pavement & decorative Abstract & custom
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Masonry patterns
Running, Flemish and stacked bonds for brick facades, walls and ceramic cladding.
Masonry patterns
1/2 Running
Classic running bond with a half-brick offset for facades, walls and close-up masonry.
Masonry patterns
1/3 Running
Running bond with a one-third offset for a longer, less repetitive masonry rhythm.
Masonry patterns
Common Flemish
Alternating stretcher and header logic for traditional decorative brickwork.
Masonry patterns
Fine Stack
A precise stacked grid suited to contemporary brick, tile and panel facades.
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Parquet and modular layouts
Directional and modular systems for flooring, tile, stone and decorative architectural panels.
Parquet & modular
Herringbone
Interlocking rectangular elements for parquet, tile, stone and decorative cladding.
Parquet & modular
T-Shape
A modular T-shaped layout for distinctive floors, screens and architectural panels.
Parquet & modular
Modular Ashlar
Mixed rectangular modules arranged as a controlled ashlar composition.
Parquet & modular
Chevron
Angled elements meeting on a central axis for sharp directional surfaces.
Parquet & modular
Parquet Tile 2
Large framed modules with a clean geometric centre for ornamental floors and wall systems.
Parquet & modular
Parquet Tile 3
Decorative framed modules with a floral centre for expressive parquet and panel compositions.
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Pavement and decorative modules
Hexagonal, wave, leaf and framed tile systems for landscape and ornamental surfaces.
Pavement & decorative
Hexagons
Repeating hexagonal modules for paving, ceramic tile and patterned facade systems.
Pavement & decorative
Wave Checker
Alternating curved modules that create a soft checker rhythm across the surface.
Pavement & decorative
Wave Striped
Continuous wave bands for decorative paving and expressive interior surfaces.
Pavement & decorative
Maple Leaf
A leaf-shaped decorative module for ornamental pavement and custom tiles.
Pavement & decorative
Paving Tile 1
Large framed paving modules with strong cross-joint geometry.
Pavement & decorative
Paving Tile 2
Rectangular tile modules with compact corner inserts and a regular repeat.
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Abstract and custom patterns
Non-standard geometric logics for screens, feature panels and proprietary layouts.
Abstract & custom
Diagonal
Dense diagonal geometry for experimental screens, panels and abstract surfaces.
Abstract & custom
Pattern 1
A custom elongated module layout for non-standard architectural compositions.
One modifier, explicit controls
Every important geometric decision stays visible in the 3ds Max modifier panel.
The interface is organised from pattern selection and real dimensions to relief, variation, Material IDs and texture coordinates. This keeps iteration fast and predictable.
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Pattern and real size
Select a layout and work in real-world units instead of compensating with texture scale later.
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Brick and grout dimensions
Set element width and height together with vertical and horizontal joint widths.
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Relief, bevel and base
Control element height, grout depth, base thickness and edge bevel for readable close-up geometry.
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Randomness and quality
Use random shift, a repeatable seed and quality settings to balance natural variation and mesh density.
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Material IDs
Assign separate IDs to two element groups and the grout for immediate Multi/Sub-Object material setup.
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Texture coordinates
Adjust random offset, scale, rotation and fragment settings without leaving the modifier.
Workflow
How BricksPattern fits into an archviz pipeline.
Add the modifier, pick a pattern, set element dimensions and joint depth — the mesh is updated in real time. You can stack BricksPattern with other modifiers, or collapse it to a static mesh when the geometry is final.
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1. Apply to any mesh
Select a plane, wall segment or curved surface. Add BricksPattern from the Modifier list. The plugin reads the UV channel and subdivides the surface into the brick layout immediately.
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2. Adjust parameters
Change pattern type, brick dimensions, joint width and joint depth. Add per-element height and size variation using the seed controls. All changes are non-destructive while the modifier stack is active.
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3. Assign materials and render
Apply a Multi/Sub-Object material using the automatically assigned Material IDs. Render with V-Ray, Corona, Arnold or any other renderer. The real geometry produces correct shadows and AO without baking.
Choose the right representation
BricksPattern for geometry. BricksMap for procedural shading.
The products solve different levels of detail and work best together in one scene.
BricksPattern
Use when the camera can read the geometry
- real element thickness and joint depth;
- correct silhouette, shadows and reflections;
- foreground facades, hero objects and close-ups;
- editable in the standard modifier stack.
BricksMap
Use when speed and coverage matter more
- procedural texture generation without extra mesh density;
- fast material variation across large scenes;
- automatic bump and normal components;
- background and mid-distance surfaces.
Licensing
Purchase and activate BricksPattern.
BricksPattern has its own purchase page. After payment the license appears in your account. Activate online through the website or offline by e-mail for air-gapped workstations.