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• 3dom

  http://threedom.sourceforge.net/
  A 3D solid object modeler designed to be independent of the rendered back-end. Features include constructive solid modeling, reality-based material representation, and a flexible plugin system, scripting through Python bindings and a constraint-solving engine.

• AC3D 3d Modeler

  http://www.ac3d.org/
  The modeler allows both novice users and experts to construct models in 3d quickly and easily on Windows and Linux. The powerful but intuitive interface makes usage much easier than other 3d software. Generates: VRML, POVRay, BMRT and many other formats.

• Anim8or

  http://www.anim8or.com/
  A free 3D modeling and character animation program. Features include Create and modify 3D models with built-in primitives such as spheres, cylinders, and platonic solids. Import and modify .3DS (3D Studio), .LWO (Lightwave), and .OBJ (Wavefront) object files. Texture support for .BMP, .GIF, and .JPG format files. [Win NT4/9X/Win2K]

• Art of Illusion

  http://www.artofillusion.org/
  Free open source 3D modeling and rendering studio.

• Behemot Graphics Editor

  http://www.behemot.com/
  Model and render 3D objects and scenes. It runs on Windows95/NT, Linux and Mac. It can create and modify graphically b-rep, blob, NURBS models; object can be logically intersected or subtracted.

• Blueberry3D

  http://www.blueberry3d.com/
  An advanced Windows program that allows the designing and creation of virtual landscapes or automatically generates it from real map data. Program uses mathematical fractals to extend the data and create smaller details automatically.

• CALIMAX Modeller

  http://www.calimax.de/
  A 32-bit 3D modeling tool for Win NT and Win 95. The program has been written to primarily interface with the Persistance of Vision raytracer (POV-Ray version 2.x and 3.x).

• Caviar

  http://home.swipnet.se/~w-52046/
  Tutorials for Rhino3d covering general setup, the RIB-file, parameterization and texture maps, applying shaders to objects, smoother NURBS, texture control, and a gallery. Also BMRT benchmark and a few shaders.

• Form-Z RenderZone RadioZity

  http://formz.com/
  A 3D rendering application to generate photo-realistic models and 3D images, based on the LightWorks rendering engine. Seven levels of rendering: flat, Gouraud, Phong, preview z-buffer, full z-buffer, preview ray-trace, and full ray-trace.

• Geometry Utility Library

  http://gul.sourceforge.net/
  GUL - Geometry Utility Library for construction, evaluation, manipulation and visualization of geometric objects, especially for parametric and implicit defined surfaces.

• gSculpt

  http://gsculpt.sourceforge.net/
  An Opensource 3D modeling application based on Cybersculpt a 3D modeling application for the Atari ST range of computers. Creates models using translational and rotational sweeps of polylines.

• J-Cad

  http://www.digitalscores.com/jcsoftware/
  A polygon editing and modeler for Java. Includes file exporting (including AutoCAD DXF), mathematical modeler, export between formats including AutoCAD DXF, tool-box includes polygon reduction, surface relaxing, animation features included with JCad Pro. It functions as a standalone program or as a utility to integrate with other favorite 3D applications. Works under: Iris Silicon Graphics, Mac OS X, Red Hat Linux, Solaris and Windows 98/NT/2000/XP.

• JPatch

  http://jpatch.sourceforge.net/
  Open source 3D-patch modeler and animation tool designed to model and animate "organic" shapes such as humans, animals, and aliens. It is written in Java, and outputs to POV-Ray and RenderMAN format.

• Mental Ray Renderer

  http://www.mental.com/
  Leading raytracing rendering engine.

• MS MacroSystem Software

  http://www.msmacrosystem.nl/
  Fast scientific 3D-visualization software optimized for Win real time render of regular meshes and scattered data. OpenGL based 3D Viewer for surface topography, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM, SPM, STM), dimensional metrology.

• PhotoModeler

  http://www.photomodeler.com/
  Windows software package for measuring and modeling real-world objects and scenes through the use of photographs. Create 3D models from photos complete with points, lines, surfaces, and photo textures mapped on right from photos.

• PlantStudio

  http://www.kurtz-fernhout.com/PlantStudio/index.htm
  Tool for creating pictures of 3D plants. It simulates herbaceous (non-woody) plants like wildflowers and cut flowers, vegetables, weeds, grasses, and herbs using a parameter-driven simulation of plant growth and structure.

• PolyTrans - Okino Computer Graphics, Inc.

  http://www.okino.com/conv/conv.htm
  A powerful and accurate 3d model, scene, NURBS, animation translator. Complete scene conversion in a single integrated software package. Creates "Render Ready" models. Includes conversion options to choose from.

• Polywog

  http://www.washedashore.com/projects/wog/polywog.html
  A free, simple 3D-modeling program creates and edits 3D polygonal objects. Versions available for Win95/NT or Amiga.

• Quick3D

  http://www.quick3d.org/
  Complete 3D file format viewing and converting solution, with the ability to freely convert between all supported 3D file format types (currently 20). OpenGL hardware support. Vertex scaling function. [Win 95/98/ME/2000/NT 4.0]

• Rhinoceros - Nurbs Modeling For Windows

  http://www.rhino3d.com/
  Rhino can create, edit, analyze, and translate NURBS curves, surfaces, and solids in Windows. There are no limits on complexity, degree, or size. Rhino also has support for polygon meshes.

• SiTex Graphics

  http://www.sitexgraphics.com/
  AIR is a 3D graphics renderer for Windows: it produces images of scenes exported from modeling and animation programs.

• solidThinking

  http://www.solidthinking.com/
  NURBS and polygonal modeling, Subdivision Surfaces, Construction History, full OpenGL support, the advanced modeling tools, all industry leading rendering techniques, data exchange with most popular CAD and animation programs, available on both Windows and Macintosh.

• Wings 3D

  http://www.wings3d.com/
  Open source graphic 3D modeller.

• Zolos Canadian Distributor

  http://www.zolos.com/
  Form·Z is a 3D rendering software and surface 3D modeler. It can exchange over twenty different file formats including AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator.

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