The Meshy AI interface is designed to make creating 3D models with AI intuitive and efficient. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the main workspace, based on the New Model screen.
1. Left Sidebar: Generation Settings
This is your control panel for setting up a new 3D model generation.
Section | Control/Field | Description |
Input Mode | Image, Model, Remesh, Texture, Animate | Select your starting point. You can generate a model from an Image (as shown), from a text prompt (not explicitly shown but standard feature), refine an existing Model, Remesh (optimize) its geometry, apply an AI-generated Texture, or Animate it. |
Image/Model Upload | Click, Drag & Drop Image | Upload your 2D reference image (e.g., JPEG, PNG) to transform it into a 3D model. |
AI Model | Meshy 6 Preview | Select the version of the Meshy AI model you want to use for generation. Newer models often offer better quality or specific features. |
Prompt/Pose | Multi-view, A/T Pose | Specific settings related to your input type. For example, if you're preparing a character for animation, you might set the A/T Pose. (Multi-view is not yet available for Meshy 6 Preview generated models) |
Generation Name | Give your generation a name | A text field to enter a name for your model. |
License | CC BY 4.0, Private | Choose the license for your generated asset. Private ownership is typically available on paid plans, while CC BY 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution) is often the default for the Free plan and requires attribution. |
Symmetry | Off / Auto / On | Toggle to enforce or detect symmetry in the generated model, useful for characters or symmetrical objects. |
Generate Button | Generate | Starts the AI generation process. Next to it, you'll see the estimated time (e.g., 1 min) and the Credit cost (e.g., 20). |
2. Center Panel: 3D Preview and Model Information
This is where your generated model is displayed and reviewed.
Section | Control/Field | Description |
Top Bar Stats | Topology, Faces, Vertices | Key technical metrics for the currently displayed 3D model, essential for optimizing for game engines, 3D printing, or other uses. |
3D Viewport | The large central area | Displays the generated 3D model. You can rotate, zoom, and pan around the model to inspect it from all angles. |
Bottom Toolbar | Edit Texture, Print, ... | Quick actions for post-generation work: - Edit Texture: Open the AI Texturing tool. - Print: Prepare the model for 3D printing. - Other icons often include export options, sharing, and more. |
Prompt History | make a crazy looking thing / add interesting colors to this monster | Shows the text prompt used to generate the current model, along with any refinement prompts. You can also Reuse prompt. |
3. Right Sidebar: Generation History and Assets
This area keeps track of your generations and offers inspiration.
Section | Control/Field | Description |
Header | Search my generation, Upload | Tools to find past work and upload external 3D files. |
Generation Results/History | make a crazy looking thing | Displays the initial results or models from a generation task. The red monster and the greyscale monster represent the variations created by the AI for that single prompt. |
Asset Categories | Make a small mom, create a bright looking circle | Shows different generation tasks you've run, organized by prompt. You can click these to review the models created for each task. |
Navigation | < 1/3 > | Used to navigate through the pages of your generation history. |
By understanding these three main areas—Settings, Preview, and History—you can efficiently harness Meshy AI to turn your ideas into high-quality 3D assets. Happy creating!