## When to use 3D Generation Types

Vizcom’s 3D generation options give you control over how your 2D works are converted into 3D models. Different modes help you prioritize:

- **Speed** — when you need rapid 3D previews  
- **Clean geometry** — when meshes need to be smooth or ready for editing  
- **Fine details** — when capturing surface intricacies matters

This is useful for designers, product developers, and visualization teams who generate 3D assets from sketches or renders for concept exploration, review, or export.

## Outlined Modes

### **Standard 3D Generation**

- Optimized for **speed** and quick visualization.  
- Produces a faster, lower-resolution mesh ideal for early ideation and exploring form from multiple angles.

### **Detailed Smooth**

- Focuses on **clean topology** with smoother mesh surfaces.  
- Best when you want a base mesh that’s easier to edit in external 3D tools, or when smoothness and surface clarity are priorities.

### **Detailed Sharp**

- Emphasizes **intricate geometry and textural detail** directly from your sketch.  
- Ideal when the fidelity of design details matters for evaluation or presentation.

### **Multiview to 3D Generation**

- Uses **multiple visible sketch layers** from different angles to improve 3D output control.  
- Select 2–5 visible layers and activate **Generate Multiview 3D** in the toolbar — the resulting model leverages perspectives from each relation.  
- You can also generate from a **layer group**, provided it contains 2–5 visible sketches.

## Tips & FAQ

To get the most accurate multiview model, imagine your object as a cube and supply sketches that describe all sides consistently.

You can vary design features by generating multiple times — Vizcom’s AI may emphasize different attributes in each output.

Include an existing 3D model as part of your input to _anchor_ one view while varying others.

### FAQ

- **Which mode should I use first?**

Start with _Standard_ for quick previews, then switch to _Detailed Smooth_ or _Detailed Sharp_ based on how clean or intricate you want your final mesh.

- **Can I mix modes?**

You can generate multiple versions from the same sketches to compare different mesh qualities.

## Next Steps

- **Learn 2D to 3D generation.** See how to take rendered sketches and trigger 3D generation workflows.  
- **Experiment with multiview models**. Combine multiple sketch angles for more controlled geometry.  
- **Export & refine**. After generating, export your 3D models for editing in your preferred 3D tools or for AR/print workflows.