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This page gives you an simple overview about 3D modeling, animation, and rendering tools, which are usually used by custom track authors. To learn about using a 3D tool with focus on custom tracks, read the article '''[[Modeling With 3D Editor]]'''.
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This page gives you an overview of software that have 3D modeling, animation, and rendering capabilities for making custom tracks. To learn about using 3D tools to create custom tracks, read the article '''[[Modeling with 3D Editor]]'''. <!-- Do not discuss or recommend pirating software here. -->
  
  
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== Autodesk 3ds Max Design ==
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== Autodesk 3ds Max ==
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'''3ds Max''' is a program for Windows and distributed by ''Autodesk''. This 3D modeling software is used commonly in the Game and Animation industry, but it is expensive. A free version is available for students.
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'''3ds Max Design''' is made for Windows and distributed by ''Autodesk''.
 
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It is an powerful 3D tool, but the handling is difficult.
 
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If you are student, it is possible to get a free version of 3ds Max Design.
 
  
 
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* [http://usa.autodesk.com/ Autodesk Homepage]
 
* [http://usa.autodesk.com/ Autodesk Homepage]
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* [http://usa.autodesk.com/3ds-max/ 3ds Max Design]
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* [http://usa.autodesk.com/3ds-max/ 3ds Max]
 
* [http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=17355061 Autodesk free versions for students]
 
* [http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=17355061 Autodesk free versions for students]
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== Autodesk Maya==
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'''Maya''' is a program for Windows, macOS, and Linux and is also distributed by ''Autodesk''. Much like, 3ds Max, it is commonly used in the Game and Animation industry, and it's also expensive. Maya has a similar workspace to 3ds Max. Students are able to receive a free version.
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* [https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview Maya overview]
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* [https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/maya Maya free version for students]
  
 
== Blender ==
 
== Blender ==
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'''Blender''' is the free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License. Most creators use Blender 2.79.  
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'''Blender''' is the free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License.
 
  
 
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* [[Modeling with Blender]]
 
* [http://www.blender.org/ Blender Homepage]
 
* [http://www.blender.org/ Blender Homepage]
  
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== Google SketchUp ==
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== Cinema 4D==
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'''Cinema 4D''' is a modeling software developed by MAXON Computer GmbH and it supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  
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'''Google SketchUp''' is the free version of '''Google SketchUp Pro'''.  
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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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* [https://www.maxon.net/en-us/ Maxon Homepage]
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* [https://www.maxon.net/en-us/products/cinema-4d/overview/ Cinema 4D overview]
  
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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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== SketchUp ==
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'''SketchUp''', formerly Google Sketchup, is a free modeling program developed by Google, and later
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Trimble Inc. The DAE exporter might not be compatible with [[BrawlBox]], so a converter or another 3D editor might be needed. There are many other user-made plugins available that can expand the functionality of the free version of SketchUp. It is recommended to not use the browser version of Sketchup and instead use Sketchup 2017 or earlier.
  
 
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* [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp Homepage]
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* [http://sketchup.google.com SketchUp Homepage]
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* [http://sketchup.google.com/training/videos/new_to_gsu.html Google SketchUp Video Tutorials]
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* [https://help.sketchup.com/en/downloading-older-versions Sketchup Archived Versions]
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* [http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=33448 OBJexporter download]
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* [http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=33448 TIG's OBJ-exporter] used for exporting OBJ files
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* [http://forums.sketchucation.com/viewtopic.php?t=20584 TIG's OBJ-importer] used for importing OBJ files
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* [http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/cleanup%C2%B3 CleanUp³] used to purging unused materials, objects, faces, lines and clean and simplify the model (see [[Slow Motion Bug]])
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* [https://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/point-gadget-2 Point Gadget 2] used to define points, get their coordinates and a list of all points created with coordinates
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* [http://osbo.com/sketchup/triangulate/ Triangulate Tool] used to triangulate faces and solids
  
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Revision as of 19:25, 19 January 2020

This page gives you an overview of software that have 3D modeling, animation, and rendering capabilities for making custom tracks. To learn about using 3D tools to create custom tracks, read the article Modeling with 3D Editor.



Autodesk 3ds Max

3ds Max is a program for Windows and distributed by Autodesk. This 3D modeling software is used commonly in the Game and Animation industry, but it is expensive. A free version is available for students.

Links

Autodesk Maya

Maya is a program for Windows, macOS, and Linux and is also distributed by Autodesk. Much like, 3ds Max, it is commonly used in the Game and Animation industry, and it's also expensive. Maya has a similar workspace to 3ds Max. Students are able to receive a free version.

Links

Blender

Blender is the free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License. Most creators use Blender 2.79.

Links

Cinema 4D

Cinema 4D is a modeling software developed by MAXON Computer GmbH and it supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Links

SketchUp

SketchUp, formerly Google Sketchup, is a free modeling program developed by Google, and later Trimble Inc. The DAE exporter might not be compatible with BrawlBox, so a converter or another 3D editor might be needed. There are many other user-made plugins available that can expand the functionality of the free version of SketchUp. It is recommended to not use the browser version of Sketchup and instead use Sketchup 2017 or earlier.

Links
Plugins
  • CleanUp³ used to purging unused materials, objects, faces, lines and clean and simplify the model (see Slow Motion Bug)
  • Point Gadget 2 used to define points, get their coordinates and a list of all points created with coordinates
  • Triangulate Tool used to triangulate faces and solids
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