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* [http://www.blender.org/ Blender Homepage] | * [http://www.blender.org/ Blender Homepage] | ||
| − | == Google | + | == Google SketchUp == |
| − | '''Google | + | '''Google SketchUp''' is the free version of '''Google SketchUp Pro'''. |
| − | It has no own object exporter and the exporter included with | + | It has no own object exporter and the exporter included with SketchUp Pro is '''not''' recommended, but a free and SZS Modifier compatible exporter is available. |
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| + | If you have never used Google SketchUp before, you should watch and follow along with some of the video tutorials. It is recommended that new users complete the basic tutorials before proceeding. | ||
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| − | * [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google | + | * [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp Homepage] |
| + | * [http://sketchup.google.com/training/videos/new_to_gsu.html Google SketchUp Video Tutorials] | ||
* [http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=33448 OBJexporter download] | * [http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=33448 OBJexporter download] | ||
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Revision as of 10:50, 26 May 2012
This page gives you an simple overview about 3D modeling, animation, and rendering tools, which are usually used by custom track authors.
Autodesk 3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design is made for Windows and distributed by Autodesk. It is an powerful 3D tool, but the handling is difficult. If you are student, it is possible to get a free version of 3ds Max Design.
- Links
Blender
Blender is the free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License.
- Links
Google SketchUp
Google SketchUp is the free version of Google SketchUp Pro. It has no own object exporter and the exporter included with SketchUp Pro is not recommended, but a free and SZS Modifier compatible exporter is available.
If you have never used Google SketchUp before, you should watch and follow along with some of the video tutorials. It is recommended that new users complete the basic tutorials before proceeding.
- Links