BricksPattern works as a 3ds Max modifier applied directly to surface geometry. It generates real three-dimensional brick and tile layouts — with controllable joint depth, element variation and pattern type — on any mesh, flat or curved. Ideal for close-up architectural shots where a texture map alone is not enough.
BricksPattern does not produce a texture map — it modifies the mesh itself. The result is a surface with actual raised or recessed element geometry that responds correctly to any lighting setup, especially in close-up renders.
BricksPattern applies to any quad or poly mesh — flat walls, cylindrical columns, vaulted ceilings. The brick layout follows the local surface curvature and UV space, so curved surfaces look correct without manual adjustment.
Choose from Running Bond (1:2, 1:3), Stack Bond, Flemish, Basket Weave, Herringbone, Hexagonal and more. Pattern geometry is built from parametric element dimensions: width, height, depth, and joint width.
Joints are three-dimensional: their depth, bevel angle and width are all controllable. This produces accurate shadowing and self-occlusion in renderers such as V-Ray and Corona without relying on bump or normal maps.
Each brick or tile can receive individual random offsets in size, position and surface height. The variation is controlled by a seed value, giving you reproducible results while keeping the look natural and non-repetitive.
BricksPattern assigns separate Material IDs to brick faces and joint faces. This lets you apply different materials — glazed vs matte, weathered vs fresh — to each zone using a standard Multi/Sub-Object material.
BricksPattern and BricksMap are complementary. Use BricksMap for full-scene texture maps and repeated materials; use BricksPattern for foreground or hero elements that need real 3D brick topology for close-up camera shots.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Perpetual license for the 1.x branch. Supports 3ds Max 2021–2027. One purchase covers studio use on up to two machines.
