I wont to learn to creat mesh but what tools would I need

[paulinetaylor2015]

I whant tp make mesh cloth or a mesh or even a classic avatar from scratch. but what tools do I use and any links to begginner courses.

[Aquila Kytori]

Hi 

The most popular 3D software used by SL users is probably Blender.

 

For texturing check out the open source 2D software Gimp.

 

When you think you are ready to upload your first model:

https://community.secondlife.com/t5/English-Knowledge-Base/Uploading-a-mesh-model/ta-p/974185#Section_.4.1

 

For testing your models I would suggest you make use of the SL beta grid Aditi, where uploads are, like Blender and Gimp, free !

 http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Preview_Grid

 

[HarrisonMcKenzie]

More to the point, Blender is free, while other software packages can cost thousands of dollars. That's why Blender is popular in SL. I would recommend finding a comprehensive tutorial series for Blender, like those on Lynda.com. I order to make clothing, you need to be comfortable with modeling, character anatomy and physics, character rigging and animation, UVW mapping, and rendering (so you can make occlusion/shadow maps). You also need to be familiar with graphic design so that you can actually texture the clothes. So basically, you need to be at least functionally proficient with all aspects of at least two pieces of software.

 

Or you can buy full permission templates and cut your workload in tenths. A lot of people do that.