# Is Qubicle necessary to make stonehearth voxel models?

**URL:** <https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/is-qubicle-necessary-to-make-stonehearth-voxel-models/32538>\
**Category:** Modding\
**Created:** [October 27, 2017, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/is-qubicle-necessary-to-make-stonehearth-voxel-models/32538 "2017-10-27T08:34:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![Killex](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/killex/32/60927_2.png) [@Killex](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Killex)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 8:34am UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/is-qubicle-necessary-to-make-stonehearth-voxel-models/32538/1 "2017-10-27T08:34:57Z")

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Hi there, i would like to try making some mods but i need voxel models…  
I see that everyone uqe Qubicle but i don’t want to spend some money for a simple game mod.  
Do I need absolutely to use Qubicle?  
If not, is there free voxel makers software?

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**Author:** ![Fornjotr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/fornjotr/32/54961_2.png) [@Fornjotr](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Fornjotr)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 9:35am UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/is-qubicle-necessary-to-make-stonehearth-voxel-models/32538/2 "2017-10-27T09:35:08Z")

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Here take a look at this thread 🙂

> [@VoxelShop (Voxel-Editor)](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/voxelshop-voxel-editor/5289):
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> Hello artsy people! Over the last years I have written a voxel editor called VoxelShop in my free time. Features are still being added, but there is already a lot you can do! [-\> Click here for more info](http://blackflux.com/node/11) Looking forward to seeing your creations and your feedback! I’m very confident this is something you’ll love! Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): How do I modify \*.qb files? to come How do I create models (\*.dae) for StoneHearth? to come Thank you! flux

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**Author:** ![Hamnisu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/hamnisu/32/48131_2.png) [@Hamnisu](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/Hamnisu)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/is-qubicle-necessary-to-make-stonehearth-voxel-models/32538/3 "2017-10-27T12:39:13Z")

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Just as @Fornjotr suggests, there is [VoxelShop](https://blackflux.com/node/11). Seems to be a sweet, free software.

Personally, I use [MagicaVoxel](https://ephtracy.github.io/) instead. It’s just another free software - don’t think it has any advantages over VoxelShop; I just happened to try MagicaVoxel first and got used to the feel of it.

However, MagicaVoxel does not handle _Matrices_ (think _Layers_ in PhotoShop etc) within one model; this aparently makes it a hassle when it comes to animations. (I am yet to try animating models myself)  
I’m not sure if VoxelShop handles Matrices or not - I’ve read that people who use VoxelShop sometimes turn to StoneVoxel (I fail to find a website for this software) when they need to animate something.

I am 100% sure that Qubicle handles Matrices. Simply wanted to provide you this information.  
Best of luck and have fun with your voxel models, @Killex!

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**Author:** ![flux](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/discourse.stonehearth.net/flux/32/42614_2.png) [@flux](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/u/flux)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 3:01pm UTC](https://discourse.stonehearth.net/t/is-qubicle-necessary-to-make-stonehearth-voxel-models/32538/4 "2017-10-27T15:01:27Z")

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Hello! Author of VoxelShop here.

VoxelShop does provide matrices, and I am still working on improving the program for stonehearth. Expect more updates soon. If you have any questions please ask in the linked thread.