Today we’re pausing sales of Smart Model Editor on Gumroad and starting the process to publish our products on the Autodesk App Store. Going forward, Smart 3D Pipeline tools will be distributed via Autodesk’s official marketplace — a change designed to improve purchasing, deployment, and support for both individual artists and studios.
Why Autodesk App Store?
- Trust & compliance: direct distribution inside the Autodesk ecosystem with standardized review and security checks.
- Smoother installs & updates: clearer versioning and update paths aligned with Maya releases.
- Better purchasing for teams: invoices, multi-seat workflows, and procurement-friendly flows for companies.
Licensing changes
Alongside the storefront move, we’re updating our licensing model. Smart Model Editor’s annual rental (yearly subscription) will be revised with the App Store launch, and we’re introducing a perpetual license option with tiered pricing for different customer categories.
- Perpetual — Individual Artists: a one-time license tailored for solo creators.
- Perpetual — Companies/Studios: a one-time license aligned with commercial use and multi-seat needs.
Specific prices and edition details will be announced together with the Autodesk App Store release notes to keep everything clear and in one place.
For existing customers
- Your licenses are safe: all current customers are converted to perpetual at no extra cost.
- Access & downloads: we’ll provide updated build access and documentation during the transition.
- Support: our support channel remains open; we’ll help with any handover or naming differences you may see.
Transition plan
- Now: Gumroad purchases paused; existing customers retain full use and receive perpetual conversion.
- Next: finalize Autodesk App Store submission and listing details.
- Launch: publish on the Autodesk App Store; share pricing, editions, and update notes.
FAQ — quick answers
Can I still buy Smart Model Editor today?
Not on Gumroad. The next purchase path will be through the Autodesk App Store once our listing is live.
Will my current installation keep working?
Yes. Existing activations remain valid. We’re converting your entitlement to a perpetual license.
What about other Smart 3D Pipeline tools?
Future tools will also be distributed through the Autodesk App Store for a unified experience.
Thank you for growing with us. This move aligns our distribution with the environment you already work in, while giving both individual artists and studios a clearer, more reliable path to install, update, and manage licenses.