FD Outline Tool v.3

# FD Toon Outline Tool v3

FD Toon Outline Tool v3 is an essential plugin for Autodesk Maya, designed to add clear, toon-style outlines around 3D objects and provide high-impact visual clarity in complex scenes. With enhanced performance using Python 3, it’s ideal for animators, modellers, and technical artists who need precise visual feedback during their workflows. This tool enhances Maya scenes by emphasizing object contours and intersections, making it perfect for polishing stage in animation, checking for penetrations and contact points, and reviewing self-intersections in simulations.

Whether you’re visualizing model details, previewing animation sequences for unwanted overlaps, or distinguishing contact points in simulations, FD Toon Outline Tool v3 delivers a polished, graphic look with simple controls for line thickness and intersection visibility. The plugin’s refined performance and dockable interface make it a powerful addition to any Maya toolkit, particularly for animation previews, collision detection, modeling refinements, and detailed simulation setups.

With major performance improvements over version 2 because now using Python 3, v3 offers a smoother experience even in complex scenes, Drag & Drop install, fully window-dockable for a more streamlined workflow within Maya, etc.

## Key Benefits

- Quick Setup: Drag-and-drop installation means you’re up and running in seconds—no complex setup.

- Intuitive Control: Simple sliders and toggles make adjusting line thickness, outline visibility, and intersection displays effortless.

- Enhanced Visuals: Ideal for distinct character designs, animation previews, or separating key elements in modeling and simulation, creating a visually refined look.

- Optimized Performance: Using Python 3, Highly optimized for complex scenes, providing smooth, responsive performance to handle detailed models and animations efficiently.

## Why You’ll Love It

This tool is perfect for anyone seeking a crisp, visual edge to enhance 3D workflows. Whether you’re checking for animation penetrations, visualizing intersections, reviewing self-intersection in simulations, or refining contact points in models, FD Toon Outline Tool v3 provides a clear, high-impact outline display directly in Maya. Perfect for highlighting collisions, overlaps, and structural details, the tool makes it easy to add a graphic style while boosting workflow precision across animation, simulation, and modeling tasks.

## License

This tool is commercially licensed by @Filippo Dattola.