3D modelling, Updates for Windows

Simple 3D modeller for home users. Adds colours and textures to the models. Freeware version only exports to bitmap formats. An advanced pro version is available at a cost.

22/05/13

Blender 2.67a Open Source

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Graphics > 3D > Animation

3D development program and animation software with various tools for rendering and post production. Fast and secure download from The H

21/05/13

Science & Technology > Computer Aided Design (CAD) > Engineering

Creo Elements/Direct (CoCreate) 18.1 Commercial

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3D CAD software based on dynamic modelling technology to assist with construction and design tasks. Allows 'history-free' construction of 3D models with up to 60 parts. Registration with the vendor is necessary for download.

02/05/13

MakeHuman 1.0.0-alpha6 Open Source

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Open-source software in development for designing digital humans in 3D. Created characters can be imported into other programs for further editing.

05/02/13

OpenSCAD 2013.01 Open Source

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3D CAD program which combines basic forms with complex objects following the principles of constructive solid geometry (CSG). The user inputs shapes and combinations in a script file. Fast and secure download from The H

23/01/13

K-3D 8.0.1 Open Source

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Graphics > 3D > Animation

System for creating and rendering 3D models and 3D animations.

22/01/13

progeCAD 2013 Trial

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CAD software with functions, commands and user interface similar to AutoCAD. Reads and writes DWG, DXF and PDF files. Standard and Professional versions available as well as a free Smart! version with limited functions for private use.

30/11/12

Art of Illusion 2.9.2 Open Source

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3D modelling and rendering software. Use it to add structures to a multitude of mathematical models, change them, link them together and much more. Examples of its capabilities can be found in the Art Gallery.

22/10/12

DAZ Studio 4.5 Free

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Tool for creating, modelling and animating 3D graphics on a PC. Fast and secure download from The H

29/08/12

MeshLab 1.3.2 Open Source

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Upgradeable system for displaying, editing and repairing the polygon surface meshes of 3D models. Fast and secure download from The H

21/08/12

Voodoo Camera Tracker 1.2.0 beta Free

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Determines camera positions for generating 3D scenes from sequences of images. A useful tool for film productions, 3D reconstructions or video coding. The parameters it determines can be exported to 3D animation packages.

02/08/12

Milkshape 3D 1.8.5 BETA1 Trial

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Simple polygon modeller that can handle all the basic functions such as select, move, rotate, scale and split, and permits low-level processing with the Vertex and Face tools. .

05/07/12

BRL-CAD 7.22.0 Open Source

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CAD program for modelling solid geometries. Includes an interactive geometry editor and supports ray-tracing and frame buffering. Also provides image- and signal-processing tools. Fast and secure download from The H

04/07/12

Autodesk Maya 2013 Trial

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Creates 3D models, animations and effects, and is operated by means of the user interface and two integrated script languages. Registration is required to download, and an email address must be provided.

15/04/12

Artifex Terra 3D 1.0 RC1 Free

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Graphics > 3D > Rendering

Heightmap-based real-time terrain editor and landscape drawing program with freely configurable brushes. This classic 2D graphics program is intended to be combined with 3D content generation. With ArtPad support and WYSIWYG modification. Supports Ogre3D.mesh and offers freely definable object attributes.

02/03/12

Envisioneer Express 7 Free

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Helps with the creation of three dimensional floor plans for homes and buildings. 'Ready made' objects such as walls, doors, windows or staircases make it easy to get started. Download requires online registration.

06/01/12

Cinema 4D R13 Trial

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Modular 3D graphic suite for modelling, rendering, texturing, lighting and animating graphics and animations. Demo download requires you to submit personal information.

24/08/11

DeleD 3D Editor Lite 2.45 Free

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Low polygon editor for creating 3D models, especially for designing the levels in games. It has a multitude of functions for editing 3D objects, polygons, corners or coordinates and also for illuminating surfaces and objects on the basis of lightmapping functions; extended Pro Version available.

20/04/11

Wings 3D 1.4.1 Open Source

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3D modeller that can import and export a range of different external formats such as 3D Studio and Wavefront.

15/03/11

SketchyPhysics 3.2 Free

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Extension of SketchUp Make for creating physical models and animations. Integrates the Newton Game Dynamics SDK. Fast and secure download from The H

17/12/10