3D Tool

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

• Autodesk Homepage
• 3ds Max Design
• Autodesk free versions for students

Blender

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

Links

• Blender Homepage

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.

Links

• Google Sketchup Homepage
• OBJexporter download