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Saturday, 17 November 2012
IP Address Management Tool!
Toss Your Spreadsheets Into the Recycling Bin!
Free IP Address Management Tool!
Does managing your IP address space with spreadsheets remind you of a visit to the dentist? Necessary, but usually painful? As if keeping the network running in tip-top condition wasn’t enough, you have to spend precious time wading through home-grown IPAM tools to track down conflicting addresses and to see which ones are free. Well, no more – you can finally ditch your spreadsheet (and even start to enjoy IP address management)!
Our free IPAM tool, IP Address Tracker, frees you from the evils of spreadsheets, delivering powerful and simple-to-use features that give you a unified view of your IP address space and the tools to manage it – all for free!
Send your spreadsheet to the recycle bin – download the free IP Address Tracker today!
Our free IPAM tool, IP Address Tracker, frees you from the evils of spreadsheets, delivering powerful and simple-to-use features that give you a unified view of your IP address space and the tools to manage it – all for free!
Send your spreadsheet to the recycle bin – download the free IP Address Tracker today!
IP Address Tracker Highlights:
- Track an unlimited number of IP addresses for a unified, at-a-glance view of your entire IP address space
- See which IP addresses are in use – and which are not
- Eliminate manual errors, while ensuring that IP addresses are listed in the right place
Additional IP Address Management Features:
- Determine the last time an IP address was used
- Pre-populate key statistics like DNS and response time
Need Even More Powerful DHCP, DNS, and IP Space Management Software?
For automated DHCP, DNS, and IP Space Management, add a free trial of SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) to your download. SolarWinds IPAM software enables you and your team to ditch your spreadsheets and switch to easy-to-use, centralized IP address management software. Now it’s easier than ever to manage and monitor Microsoft® DHCP and DNS, as well as Cisco® DHCP servers, all from a single, intuitive Web console.- Centrally manage, monitor, alert, and report on entire IP infrastructure
- Maintain Microsoft DHCP/DNS and Cisco DHCP services from a single web interface
- Optimize IP space utilization and avoid IP conflicts via automatic scans and preventative alerts
- Deliver role-based access control along with detailed event recording and activity logs
- Gain critical insight into IP address space with powerful IPAM software that typically deploys in less than hour
Friday, 16 November 2012
SMS Bomber software
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Thursday, 15 November 2012
Install Windows through USB Flash Drive
Install Windows through WinToFlash
WinToFlash is likely to make a big difference to the way you work. It will make life a lot easier for you. Quickly and simply install the program you needs and in no time at all you will find yourself writing essays on Windows and using your USB. The WinToFlash makes the job hassle free for you.
WinToFlash help you pull over the contents of a Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 2008, Windows 7, Windows 8 installation disk and prep the USB drive to become a bootable replacement for the optical drive. This is about you can install your Windows from flash drive or card, HDD, etc. to your computer or netbook.
And this is not all it can do. WinToFlash can transfer your live CD or DVD to USB card, for example, BartPE. After all you can erase your USB media and format it with Windows for everyday use.
And this is not all it can do. WinToFlash can transfer your live CD or DVD to USB card, for example, BartPE. After all you can erase your USB media and format it with Windows for everyday use.
Functions list
- Pull the contents of a Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8 install disc and prep the USB drive to become a bootable replacement
- Windows 32 bit and 64 bit full support
- Support all editions of Windows - Home, Professional, Media Center, Ultimate, etc.
- Transfer a Recovery CD or a tiny OS (BartPE based on Windows XP/2003, WinPE based on Windows Vista/2008/7/8) to a USB drive
- Wipe a USB media (destroy all data on it)
- Create a USB drive with emergency bootloader for Windows 2000/XP/2003
- Transfer MS-DOS to a USB drive
- Create a USB drive with Windows XP/2003 Recovery Console
- Format USB drive to FAT16 or FAT32
- Fine tune any option of FAT file system for better compatibility
- Fine tune any option of partitions table
- Select boot loader for a USB drive, like GRUB or Standard one
- Select partition type - CHS or LBA for better compatibility with some motherboards
- Create aswers file for Windows Setup. Add serial number, user name, etc.
- Windows Setup transfer process fine tune
- Check USB drive for file system errors after Windows Setup transfer process
- Fix some Windows Setup problems, like 0x6B BSOD
- AntiSMS function to fix boot blockers (send SMS to short number/buy something/etc. to unlock your PC problem) or viruses
- WinToFlash is portable application, you can carry around with you on a portable device and use on any computer
- Tranfer profiles support - save your transfer options and load it at any time
- Windows serial number encryption in profile with password
- Detailed log file
- Updates reminder
- Easy to use classic interface, like ntbackup utility
- Wizard with only two options for quick Windows Setup transfer
- Multilanguage support
- Now includes free WinToFlash Suggestor
System requirements
To use Novicorp WinToFlash, your computer has to meet certain hardware requirements. Actual requirements vary, depending on the system configuration and the programs and features that you choose.- Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster
- At least 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM
- At least 20 megabytes (MB) of available space on the hard disk
- Keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse or some other compatible pointing device
- Video adapter and monitor with Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution
- Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8
Your support
WinToFlash is free of course but if it was useful for you - give us five bucks and get a bonus!
If you are IT professional and you need additional features (like GRUB boot loader support, Windows Setup fixes, etc.) buy the Professional License.
If you run a business you need to buy the Business License.
If you are IT professional and you need additional features (like GRUB boot loader support, Windows Setup fixes, etc.) buy the Professional License.
If you run a business you need to buy the Business License.
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Tuesday, 13 November 2012
The Best Security Suites of 2013
es, new versions of security suites are coming in every day, but we want to keep you up to date. We've reviewed 28 packages to help you choose which is best for you.
Almost ten years ago the security suite industry began a pattern of releasing new editions in the fall and naming them using the coming year, just like carmakers. Trying to escape the crowd, some vendors started launching the next year's products earlier and earlier—as early as May in one case.
That trend may be reversing now. The first products with "2013" in the name didn't appear until August, and some vendors are eliminating the year or version number from product names entirely. Norton and Kaspersky in particular have dropped the numbers. (We often add the year in parentheses, so you can distinguish the current review from old ones.)
Our Top Choices
We've identified three security suites that merit the honor of being named Editors' Choice, each for different reasons. As you can see in the chart below, Norton Internet Security 2012 $28.20 at Discount Mountain excels in every area. If you're looking for a traditional security suite, with essential features like antivirus, firewall, antispam, parental control, and phishing protection, it's a great choice.
Norton 360 originally looked quite different from Norton Internet Security, but that difference is less pronounced in Norton 360 Version 6.0 $38.97 at SnaggStuff. It does offer a task-oriented interface component that may suit some users better than the standard suite. The big difference between this suite and Norton Internet Security is the inclusion of online backup and tuneup capabilities. With that, you get the same high-end protection as in Norton Internet Security.
Looking for the smallest, lightest protection available? The installer for Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete $39.99 at Webroot would fit on a 3.5-inch diskette twice. Its unusual antivirus component doesn't use antivirus signatures; rather, it detects threats by their behavior and other characteristics. Webroot omits spam filtering and parental control, two common suite features that aren't universally needed, but adds a very flexible online backup and sync utility, and password management powered by LastPass.
The chart below lists current suites, along with their prices and star rating for major security components. Note that in some cases the price listed for "3-pack" actually gets you more than three licenses. You'll find mini reviews of all the suites on the following pages, but click through any of them to the full review.
What's Next?
Don't look for my review of McAfee's 2013 line right away. McAfee uses a rolling update system, sliding new features into the product as soon as they're ready. Even though the boxes say "2013," my McAfee contacts have asked me to hold the review until all the new features have arrived.
You may have noticed that the don't-call-it-2013 editions of Norton Internet Security and Norton 360 are already out. I'll have reviews for those as soon as possible—they're in testing right now. Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2013 and Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2013 are queued up next, and F-Secure Internet Security 2013 is ready, too. This roundup will definitely get another update soon.
- September 19, 2012
Contents
Almost ten years ago the security suite industry began a pattern of releasing new editions in the fall and naming them using the coming year, just like carmakers. Trying to escape the crowd, some vendors started launching the next year's products earlier and earlier—as early as May in one case.
That trend may be reversing now. The first products with "2013" in the name didn't appear until August, and some vendors are eliminating the year or version number from product names entirely. Norton and Kaspersky in particular have dropped the numbers. (We often add the year in parentheses, so you can distinguish the current review from old ones.)
Our Top Choices
We've identified three security suites that merit the honor of being named Editors' Choice, each for different reasons. As you can see in the chart below, Norton Internet Security 2012 $28.20 at Discount Mountain excels in every area. If you're looking for a traditional security suite, with essential features like antivirus, firewall, antispam, parental control, and phishing protection, it's a great choice.
Norton 360 originally looked quite different from Norton Internet Security, but that difference is less pronounced in Norton 360 Version 6.0 $38.97 at SnaggStuff. It does offer a task-oriented interface component that may suit some users better than the standard suite. The big difference between this suite and Norton Internet Security is the inclusion of online backup and tuneup capabilities. With that, you get the same high-end protection as in Norton Internet Security.
Looking for the smallest, lightest protection available? The installer for Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete $39.99 at Webroot would fit on a 3.5-inch diskette twice. Its unusual antivirus component doesn't use antivirus signatures; rather, it detects threats by their behavior and other characteristics. Webroot omits spam filtering and parental control, two common suite features that aren't universally needed, but adds a very flexible online backup and sync utility, and password management powered by LastPass.
The chart below lists current suites, along with their prices and star rating for major security components. Note that in some cases the price listed for "3-pack" actually gets you more than three licenses. You'll find mini reviews of all the suites on the following pages, but click through any of them to the full review.
Don't look for my review of McAfee's 2013 line right away. McAfee uses a rolling update system, sliding new features into the product as soon as they're ready. Even though the boxes say "2013," my McAfee contacts have asked me to hold the review until all the new features have arrived.
You may have noticed that the don't-call-it-2013 editions of Norton Internet Security and Norton 360 are already out. I'll have reviews for those as soon as possible—they're in testing right now. Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security 2013 and Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2013 are queued up next, and F-Secure Internet Security 2013 is ready, too. This roundup will definitely get another update soon.
Friday, 9 November 2012
3D computer graphics software
3D computer graphics software
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
3D computer graphics software refers to programs used to create 3D computer-generated imagery. This article covers only some of the software used.
3D modelers allow users to create and alter models via their 3D mesh. Users can add, subtract, stretch and otherwise change the mesh to their desire. Models can be viewed from a variety of angles, usually simultaneously. Models can be rotated and the view can be zoomed in and out.
3D modelers can export their models to files, which can then be imported into other applications as long as the metadata is compatible. Many modelers allow importers and exporters to be plugged-in, so they can read and write data in the native formats of other applications.
Most 3D modelers contain a number of related features, such as ray tracers and other rendering alternatives and texture mapping facilities. Some also contain features that support or allow animation of models. Some may be able to generate full-motion video of a series of rendered scenes (i.e. animation).
3D modelers allow users to create and alter models via their 3D mesh. Users can add, subtract, stretch and otherwise change the mesh to their desire. Models can be viewed from a variety of angles, usually simultaneously. Models can be rotated and the view can be zoomed in and out.
3D modelers can export their models to files, which can then be imported into other applications as long as the metadata is compatible. Many modelers allow importers and exporters to be plugged-in, so they can read and write data in the native formats of other applications.
Most 3D modelers contain a number of related features, such as ray tracers and other rendering alternatives and texture mapping facilities. Some also contain features that support or allow animation of models. Some may be able to generate full-motion video of a series of rendered scenes (i.e. animation).
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Proprietary software
- 3ds Max (Autodesk), originally called 3D Studio MAX, is a comprehensive and versatile 3D application used in film, television, video games and architecture for Windows and Apple Macintosh (but only running via Parallels or other VM software). It can be extended and customized through its SDK or scripting using a Maxscript. It can use third party rendering options such as Brazil R/S, finalRender and V-Ray.
- AC3D (Inivis) is a 3D modeling application that began in the 90's on the Amiga platform. Used in a number of industries, MathWorks actively recommends it in many of their aerospace-related articles[1] due to price and compatibility. AC3D does not feature its own renderer, but can generate output files for both RenderMan and POV-Ray among others.
- Aladdin4D (DiscreetFX), first created for the Amiga, was originally developed by Adspec Programming. After acquisition by DiscreetFX, it is multi-platform for Mac OS X, Amiga OS 4.1, MorphOS, Linux, AROS and Windows.
- Animation:Master from HASH, Inc is a modeling and animation package that focuses on ease of use. It is a spline-based modeler. Its strength lies in character animation.
- Bryce (DAZ Productions) is most famous for landscapes and creating 'painterly' renderings, as well as its unique user interface. Daz3d has stopped its development and it is not compatible with MAC OS 10.7x or higher. It is currently being given away for free via the daz3d website.
- Carrara (DAZ Productions) is a fully featured 3D toolset for modeling, texturing, scene rendering and animation.
- Cheetah3D is a proprietary program for Apple Macintosh computers primarily aimed at amateur 3D artists with some medium- and high-end features
- Cinema 4D (MAXON) is a light (Prime) to full featured (Studio) 3d package dependant on version used. Although used in film usually for 2.5d work, Cinema's largest user base is in the television motion graphics and design/visualisation arenas. Originally developed for the Amiga, it is also available for Mac OS X and Windows.
- CityEngine (Procedural Inc) is a 3D modeling application specialized in the generation of three dimensional urban environments. With the procedural modeling approach, CityEngine enables the efficient creation of detailed large-scale 3D city models, it is available for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux.
- Cobalt is a parametric-based Computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling software for both the Macintosh and Microsoft Windows. It integrates wireframe, freeform surfacing, feature-based solid modeling and photo-realistic rendering (see Ray tracing), and animation.
- Electric Image Animation System (EIAS3D) is a 3D animation and rendering package available on both Mac OS X and Windows. Mostly known for its rendering quality and rendering speed it does not include a built-in modeler. The popular film Pirates of the Caribbean[2] and the television series Lost[3] used the software.
- form•Z (AutoDesSys, Inc.) is a general purpose solid/surface 3D modeler. Its primary use is for modeling, but it also features photo realistic rendering and object-centric animation support. form•Z is used in architecture, interior design, illustration, product design, and set design. It supports plug-ins and scripts, has import/export capabilities and was first released in 1991. It is currently available for both Mac OS X and Windows.
- GPure is a software to prepare scene/meshes from digital mockup to multiple uses
- Grome is a professional outdoor scene modeler (terrain, water, vegetation) for games and other 3D real-time applications.
- Houdini (Side Effects Software) is used for visual effects and character animation. It was used in Disney's feature film The Wild.[4] Houdini uses a non-standard interface that it refers to as a "NODE system". It has a hybrid micropolygon-raytracer renderer, Mantra, but it also has built-in support for commercial renderers like Pixar's RenderMan and mental ray.
- Inventor (Autodesk) The Autodesk Inventor is for 3D mechanical design, product simulation, tooling creation, and design communication.
- LightWave 3D (NewTek), first developed for the Amiga, was originally bundled as part of the Video Toaster package and entered the market as a low cost way for TV production companies to create quality CGI for their programming. It first gained public attention with its use in the TV series Babylon 5[5] and is used in several contemporary TV series.[6][7][8] Lightwave is also used in a variety of modern film productions.[9][10] It is available for both Windows and Mac OS X.
- MASSIVE is a 3D animation system for generating crowd-related visual effects, targeted for use in film and television. Originally developed for controlling the large-scale CGI battles in The Lord of the Rings,[11] Massive has become an industry standard for digital crowd control in high-end animation[citation needed] and has been used on several other big-budget films. It is available for various Unix and Linux platforms as well as Windows.
- Maya (Autodesk) is currently used in the film, television, and gaming industry. Maya has developed over the years into an application platform in and of itself through extendability via its MEL programming language. It is available for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.
- Modo (Luxology) is a subdivision modeling, texturing and rendering tool with support for camera motion and morphs/blendshapes.and is now used in the Television Industry It is available for both Windows and Mac OS X.
- Mudbox is a high resolution brush-based 3D sculpting program, that claims to be the first of its type. The software was acquired by Autodesk in 2007, and has a current rival in its field known as ZBrush (see below).
- NX (Siemens PLM Software) is an integrated suite of software for computer-aided mechanical design (mechanical CAM), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer-aided engineering (CAE) formed by combining the former Unigraphics and SDRC I-deas software product lines.[12] NX is currently available for the following operating systems: Windows XP and Vista, Apple Mac OS X,[13] and Novell SUSE Linux.[14]
- Poser (Smith Micro) Poser is a 3D rendering and animation computer program optimized for models that depict the human figure in three-dimensional form and is specialized for adjusting features of preexisting character models via varying parameters. It is also for posing and rendering of models and characters. It includes some specialized tools for walk cycle creation, cloth and hair.
- RealFlow simulates and renders particle systems of rigid bodies and fluids.
- Realsoft3D Real3D Full featured 3D modeling, animation, simulation and rendering software available for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and Irix.
- Remo 3D is a commercial 3D modeling tool specialized in creating 3D models for realtime visualization, available for Windows and Linux.
- Rhinoceros 3D is a commercial modeling tool which has excellent support for freeform NURBS editing.
- Shade 3D is a commercial modeling/rendering/animation tool from Japan with import/export format support for Adobe, Social Worlds, and QuickTime among others.
- Silo (Nevercenter) is a subdivision-surface modeler available for Mac OS X and Windows. Silo does not include a renderer. Silo is the bundled in modeler for the Electric Image Animation System suite.
- SketchUp Pro (Trimble) is a 3D modeling package that features a sketch-based modeling approach which supports 2D and 3D model export functions among other features. A free version is also available that integrates with Google Earth and limits export to Google's "3D Warehouse", where users can share their content.
- Softimage (Autodesk) (formerly Softimage|XSI) is a 3D modeling and animation package that integrates with mental ray rendering. It is feature-similar to Maya and 3ds Max and is used in the production of professional films, commercials, video games, and other media.
- Solid Edge ( Siemens PLM Software) is a commercial application for design, drafting, analysis, and simulation of products, systems, machines and tools. All versions include feature-based parametric modeling, assembly modeling, drafting, sheetmetal, weldment, freeform surface design, and data management.[15] Application-programming interfaces enable scripting in Visual Basic and C programming.
- solidThinking (solidThinking) is a 3D solid/surface modeling and rendering suite which features a construction tree method of development. The tree is the "history" of the model construction process and allows real-time updates when modifications are made to points, curves, parameters or entire objects.
- SolidWorks (SolidWorks Corporation) is an application used for the design, detailing and validation of products, systems, machines and toolings. All versions include modeling, assemblies, drawing, sheetmetal, weldment, and freeform surfacing functionality. It also has support for scripting in Visual Basic and C.
- Spore (Maxis) is a game that revolutionized the gaming industry by allowing users to design their own fully functioning creatures with a very rudimentary, easy-to-use interface. The game includes a COLLADA exporter, so models can be downloaded and imported into any other 3D software listed here that supports the COLLADA format. Models can also be directly imported into game development software such as Unity (game engine).
- Swift 3D (Electric Rain) is a relatively inexpensive 3D design, modeling, and animation application targeted to entry-level 3D users and Adobe Flash designers. Swift 3D supports vector and raster-based 3D animations for Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight XAML.
- TeoWin (Simsa) is a Spanish application developed for the cabinet industry by the SIMSA company. It's designed for modeling and rendering. Modules are available for production management (cutting list, machining, connection to machine and ERP).
- Vue (E-on Software) is a tool for creating, animating and rendering natural 3D environments. It was most recently used to create the background jungle environments in the 2nd and 3rd Pirates of the Caribbean films.[16]
- ZBrush (Pixologic) is a digital sculpting and animation tool that combines 3D/2.5D modeling, texturing and painting. It is available for Mac OS X and Windows. It is used to create normal maps for low resolution models to make them look more detailed.
Free software packages
- Art of Illusion is a free software package developed under the GPL.
- AutoQ3D Community is not a professional CAD program and it is focused to beginners who want to make rapid 3D designs. It is a free software package developed under the GPL.
- Blender (Blender Foundation) is a free, open source, 3D studio for animation, modelling, rendering, and texturing offering a feature set comparable to commercial 3D animation suites. It is developed under the GPL and is available on all major platforms including Windows, OS X, Linux, BSD, and Solaris.
- FreeCAD is a full-featured CAD/CAE open source software. Python scripting and various plugin modules are supported, e.g. CAM, Robotics, Meshing and FEM.
- K-3D is a GNU modelling, animation, and rendering system available on Linux and Win32. It makes use of RenderMan-compliant render engines. It features scene graph procedural modelling similar to that found in Houdini.
- KernelCAD is a large component aimed to present CAD as a GUI element for programming engineers. Includes interface to Open CASCADE
- MakeHuman is a GPL program that generates 3D parametric humanoids.
- MeshLab is a free Windows, Linux and Mac OS X application for visualizing, simplifying, processing and converting large three dimensional meshes to or from a variety of 3D file formats.
- CloudCompare is an open source 3D point cloud editing and processing software.
- OpenFX is a modelling and animation studio, distributed under the GPL.
- Seamless3d is a NURBS based modelling and animation software with much of the focus on creating avatars optimized for real time animation. It is free, open source under the MIT license.
- Wings 3D is a BSD-licensed, subdivision modeller.
Freeware packages
- 3DCrafter (previously known as 3D Canvas) is a 3D modelling and animation tool available in a freeware version, as well as paid versions (3D Canvas Plus and 3D Canvas Pro).
- Anim8or is a proprietary freeware 3D rendering and animation package.
- Autodesk 123D is Autodesk's entry into the hobbyist 3D modelling market.
- DAZ Studio a free 3D rendering tool set for adjusting parameters of pre-existing models, posing and rendering them in full 3D scene environments. Imports objects created in Poser and is similar to that program, but with fewer features.
- DX Studio a complete integrated development environment for creating interactive 3D graphics. The system comprises both a real-time 3D engine and a suite of editing tools, and is the first product to offer a complete range of tools in a single IDE.
- Evolver is a portal for 3D computer characters incorporating a human (humanoid) builder and a cloner to work from picture.
- FaceGen is a source of human face models for other programs. Users are able to generate face models either randomly or from input photographs.
- GMax
- Sculptris is a program made by Pixologic it’s a free simple to use program, it is essentially just a beginners version of Zbrush
- SketchUp Free (Trimble) is a 3D modeling package that features a sketch-based modelling approach integrated with Google Earth and limits export to Google's "3D Warehouse", where users can share their content. It has a pro version which supports 2D and 3D model export functions among other features.
Renderers
- 3Delight is a proprietary RenderMan-compliant renderer.
- Adobe Photoshop can import models from programs such as zbrush and 3ds max, it allows you to add complex textures
- Aqsis is a free and open source rendering suite compliant with the RenderMan standard.
- Brazil is a rendering engine for 3ds Max, Rhino and VIZ
- FinalRender is a photorealistic renderer for Maya and 3Ds Max developed by Cebas, a German company.
- FPrime for Lightwave adds a very fast preview and can in many cases be used for final rendering.
- Gelato is a hardware-accelerated, non-real-time renderer created by graphics card manufacturer NVIDIA.
- Indigo Renderer is an unbiased photorealistic renderer that uses XML for scene description. Exporters available for Blender, Maya (Mti), form•Z, Cinema4D, Rhino, 3ds Max.
- Kerkythea is a freeware rendering system that supports raytracing. Currently, it can be integrated with 3ds Max, Blender, SketchUp, and Silo (generally any software that can export files in obj and 3ds formats). Kerkythea is a standalone renderer, using physically accurate materials and lighting.
- KeyShot is 100% CPU-based, realtime ray tracing and global illumination program for 3D rendering and animation that runs on both Microsoft Windows and Macintosh computers.
- LuxRender is an unbiased open source rendering engine featuring Metropolis light transport
- Maxwell Render is a multi-platform renderer which forgoes raytracing, global illumination and radiosity in favor of photon rendering with a virtual electromagnetic spectrum, resulting in very authentic looking renders. It was the first unbiased render to market.[citation needed]
- mental ray is another popular renderer, and comes default with most of the high-end packages. (Now owned by NVIDIA)
- Octane Render is an unbiased GPU-accelerated renderer based on Nvidia CUDA.
- Pixar's PhotoRealistic RenderMan is a renderer, used in many studios. Animation packages such as 3DS Max and Maya can pipeline to RenderMan to do all the rendering.
- Pixie is an open source photorealistic renderer.
- POV-Ray (or The Persistence of Vision Raytracer) is a freeware (with source) ray tracer written for multiple platforms.
- Sunflow is an open source, photo-realistic renderer written in Java.
- Turtle (Illuminate Labs) is an alternative renderer for Maya, it specializes in faster radiosity and automatic surface baking technology which further enhances its speedy renders.
- VRay is promoted for use in the architectural visualization field used in conjunction with 3ds max and 3ds viz. It is also commonly used with Maya and Rhino.
- YafRay is a raytracer/renderer distributed under the LGPL. This project is no longer being actively developed.
- YafaRay YafRay's successor, a raytracer/renderer distributed under the LGPL.
Related to 3D software
- Swift3D is the marquee tool for producing vector-based 3D content for Flash. Also comes in plug-in form for transforming models in Lightwave or 3DS Max into Flash animations.
- Match moving software is commonly used to match live video with computer-generated video, keeping the two in sync as the camera moves.
- After producing video, studios then edit or composite the video using programs such as Adobe Premiere or Apple Final Cut at the low end, or Autodesk Combustion, Digital Fusion, Apple Shake at the high-end.
- MetaCreations Detailer and Painter 3D are discontinued software applications specifically for painting texture maps on 3-D Models.
- Simplygon is a commercial mesh processing package for remeshing general input meshes into real-time renderable meshes.
- Pixar Typestry is an abandonware 3D computer program released in the 1990s by Pixar for Apple Macintosh and DOS-based PC computer systems. It rendered and animated text in 3d in various fonts based on the user's input.
- Machinima is using video capture to record video games and virtual worlds.
Discontinued, historic packages
- Alias Animator and PowerAnimator were high-end 3D packages in the 1990s, running on Silicon Graphics (SGI) workstations. Alias took code from PowerAnimator, TDI Explore and Wavefront to build Maya. Alias|Wavefront was later sold by SGI to Autodesk. SGI had originally purchased both Alias and Wavefront in 1995 as a response to Microsoft’s acquisition and Windows NT port of the then popular Softimage 3D package. Interestingly Microsoft sold Softimage in 1998 to Avid Technology, from where it was acquired in 2008 by Autodesk as well.
- CrystalGraphics Topas was a DOS and Windows based 3D package between 1986 and the late 1990s.
- Evolver was a portal (discontinued in early 2012) for 3D computer characters incorporating a human (humanoid) builder and a cloner to work from picture.
- Internet Space Builder, with other tools like VRMLpad and the viewer Cortona, was a full VRML edition system, published by Parallel Graphics, in the late 1990. Today only a reduced version of Cortona is available.
- MacroMind Three-D was a mid-end 3D package running on the Mac in the early 1990s.
- MacroMind Swivel 3D Professional was a mid-end 3D package running on the Mac in the early 1990s.
- Symbolics S-Render was an industry-leading 3D package by Symbolics in the 1980s.
- trueSpace (Caligari Corporation) is a 3D program available for Windows, although the company Caligari first found its start on the Amiga platform. trueSpace features modelling, animation, 3D-painting, and rendering capabilities. In 2009, Microsoft purchased TrueSpace and it is now available completely free of charge.
- Wavefront Advanced Visualizer was a high-end 3D package between the late 1980s and mid-1990s, running on Silicon Graphics (SGI) workstations. Wavefront first acquired TDI in 1993, before Wavefront itself was acquired in 1995 along with Alias by SGI to form Alias|Wavefront.
See also
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- Comparison of 3D computer graphics software
- 3D data acquisition and object reconstruction
- 3D modeling
- Computer-aided design
- Game development tool
- Game engine
- Level editor
- List of 3D graphics software
- Render farm
References
- ^ "About Aerospace Coordinate Systems". Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ "Electric Image Animation Software (EIAS) v8.0 UB Port Is Shipping". Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ "EIAS Production List". Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ "C.O.R.E. Goes to The Wild". Retrieved 2007-11-23.[dead link]
- ^ "Desktop Hollywood F/X". Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ "So Say We All: The Visual Effects of "Battlestar Galactica"". Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ "CSI: Dallas". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ "Lightwave projects list". Archived from the original on 3 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- ^ "Epic effects for 300". Archived from the original on 23 October 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ "Lightwave used on Iron Man". 2008-08-08. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- ^ "Lord of the Rings terror: It was just a software bug". Retrieved 2007-11-23.
- ^ Cohn, David (2004-09-16). "NX 3 – The Culmination of a 3-year Migration". CADCAMNet (Cyon Research). Retrieved 2009-07-01.[dead link]
- ^ "Siemens PLM Software Announces Availability of NX for Mac OS X". Siemens PLM Software. 2009-06-11. Archived from the original on 25 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ "UGS Ships NX 4 and Delivers Industry’s First Complete Digital Product Development Solution on Linux". 2009-04-04. Retrieved 2009-06-20.
- ^ "Solid Edge". Siements PLM Software. 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ "Vue Helps ILM Create Environments for 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest' VFX". Archived from the original on 2008-03-18. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
External links
- 3D Tools table from the CGSociety wiki
- Comparison of 10 most popular modeling software from TideArt
Sunday, 4 November 2012
Windows 7 Installation Guide / Tutorial
The Windows 7 is finally here. It's released for beta testers a few days ago and I am here with a small step by step picture guided tour through the installation process. I downloaded the x86 version of the M3 build ( build No: 6801) from Microsoft Connect site, which is 2.72 GB ISO. The x64 version is around 3.2 GB in size.
The installation process was just like vista setup and to my surprise completed in just around 20 minutes in my low end Virtual hardware. This surely indicates the performance improvements Microsoft has put on this windows vista replacement.
The TestMachine
I decided to install Windows 7 in a VMware workstation first to make sure that the DVD I burned is perfect. VMware is great for taking screen shots and screen captures also.
VMWare Version: VMWare Workstation 6.5
Virtual HArddisk : 9 GB
RAM : 512 MB
Processor : Single Core
Windows Version : Windows 7 Ultimate M3 v6801-0-080913-2030
Preparing the DVD from the ISO image
Since most the people are installing Windows 7 in a real hardware, a DVD should be burned from the downloaded ISO image. You will need a DVD Burner, a DVD burning software and a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW to prepare the installation disk. I used a Sony single layer DVD-R as media and used Nero 8 as the DVD burning software. But for those who don't have Nero installed, CDBurnerXP is a free Alternative.
So using the DVD burning software of your choice burn the Windows 7 ISO image to the DVD. Make sure you choose the a very low burning speed, 4x or 8x, for better results.
Setting up your Computer & BIOS changes ( If required)
Now reboot your computer after popping in the all new Windows 7 DVD you just created in to the DVD Drive. In most cases if you do this you'll automatically boot in to the Windows 7 Installation DVD. But in some cases if the Boot device order is changed in the BIOS it may boot in to your older OS, instead of our DVD. In that case you'll need to change the BIOS settings to gt it done ( More details in a different tutorial).
Booting Up and First Installation Steps
Steps from here are pretty straight forward. Read the descriptions in each pages before clicking the Next button to avoid any disasters. IF there is options to choose in these steps you may find them with each images.
You may choose your Language options by selecting the dropdowns 'Language to install', 'Time and Currency format' and 'Keyboard or input method' here. I decided to leave everything to 'US' but it would be better for selecting the correct settings here for non-english users.
This screen is where the installation wizard begins. The install now options will leads to the advanced install options. For repairing a corrupt installation the 'Repair your computer' button located at the bottom-left can be used. For fresh installs just click the Install now button.
Tick the 'I accept the license terms' checkbox and click 'Next' to proceed.
Which type of installation do you want?
This screen provides two options, Upgrade and Custom (advanced). The upgrade option is for those who wish to upgrade an existing installation of older version of Windows to Windows 7. It is confirmed that Windows Vista can be upgraded to Windows 7 with out any issues, but Windows XP is still a problem.
We will opt for the second option here, the Custom install.
Where do you want to install Windows?
Clicking on the 'Custom' button brings the install location selection screen. In the test machine we have an un-partitioned empty disk. But in the case of a normal installation all your hard drive partitions (e.g. C:\ , D:\ etc.) will be listed here. Choose the drive as you like (a 15 GB size is recommended). Make sure the drive don't have any important data or the Windows 7 installation will wipe-out the contents of that partition. You can backup the data to another partition (e.g. for installing in D:\ drive move important files from there to say E:\ drive or to an external usb drive) for safe keeping.
Partitioning /Creating or Modifying Partitions
Click the Drive options (advanced) for advanced partition management options like 'Delete', 'Format', 'New' and 'Extend'. To create a new partition click the New button. But if you have list of partitions in the previous screen, choose the one where you are planning to install windows 7 and click Format. Then click 'Next' to proceed.
The 'New' option provides a text box to enter the size of the partition you wish to create in MBs. A 15 GB (15*1024 = 15360 MB) is recommended. In this case I opted for the full size of my virtual drive, i.e. 9216 MB. Click the Apply button to continue. You may be greeted with a message To ensure that all Windows features work correctly, windows might create additional partitions for system files. . This is a new feature in Windows 7 to have a small boot partition for system files. Click Okto continue.
So here we are, A new primary partition of 8.8 GB is created along with a System type partition of 200 MB. Select the partition you just created and click Next to continue.
All right, we are all set. The Windows 7 installation begins. time to grab a cup of coffee for and wait for 15 - 30 minutes for the all new OS!
The installation process was just like vista setup and to my surprise completed in just around 20 minutes in my low end Virtual hardware. This surely indicates the performance improvements Microsoft has put on this windows vista replacement.
The TestMachine
I decided to install Windows 7 in a VMware workstation first to make sure that the DVD I burned is perfect. VMware is great for taking screen shots and screen captures also.
VMWare Version: VMWare Workstation 6.5
Virtual HArddisk : 9 GB
RAM : 512 MB
Processor : Single Core
Windows Version : Windows 7 Ultimate M3 v6801-0-080913-2030
Preparing the DVD from the ISO image
Since most the people are installing Windows 7 in a real hardware, a DVD should be burned from the downloaded ISO image. You will need a DVD Burner, a DVD burning software and a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW to prepare the installation disk. I used a Sony single layer DVD-R as media and used Nero 8 as the DVD burning software. But for those who don't have Nero installed, CDBurnerXP is a free Alternative.
So using the DVD burning software of your choice burn the Windows 7 ISO image to the DVD. Make sure you choose the a very low burning speed, 4x or 8x, for better results.
Setting up your Computer & BIOS changes ( If required)
Now reboot your computer after popping in the all new Windows 7 DVD you just created in to the DVD Drive. In most cases if you do this you'll automatically boot in to the Windows 7 Installation DVD. But in some cases if the Boot device order is changed in the BIOS it may boot in to your older OS, instead of our DVD. In that case you'll need to change the BIOS settings to gt it done ( More details in a different tutorial).
Booting Up and First Installation Steps
Steps from here are pretty straight forward. Read the descriptions in each pages before clicking the Next button to avoid any disasters. IF there is options to choose in these steps you may find them with each images.
You may choose your Language options by selecting the dropdowns 'Language to install', 'Time and Currency format' and 'Keyboard or input method' here. I decided to leave everything to 'US' but it would be better for selecting the correct settings here for non-english users.
This screen is where the installation wizard begins. The install now options will leads to the advanced install options. For repairing a corrupt installation the 'Repair your computer' button located at the bottom-left can be used. For fresh installs just click the Install now button.
Tick the 'I accept the license terms' checkbox and click 'Next' to proceed.
Which type of installation do you want?
This screen provides two options, Upgrade and Custom (advanced). The upgrade option is for those who wish to upgrade an existing installation of older version of Windows to Windows 7. It is confirmed that Windows Vista can be upgraded to Windows 7 with out any issues, but Windows XP is still a problem.
We will opt for the second option here, the Custom install.
Where do you want to install Windows?
Clicking on the 'Custom' button brings the install location selection screen. In the test machine we have an un-partitioned empty disk. But in the case of a normal installation all your hard drive partitions (e.g. C:\ , D:\ etc.) will be listed here. Choose the drive as you like (a 15 GB size is recommended). Make sure the drive don't have any important data or the Windows 7 installation will wipe-out the contents of that partition. You can backup the data to another partition (e.g. for installing in D:\ drive move important files from there to say E:\ drive or to an external usb drive) for safe keeping.
Partitioning /Creating or Modifying Partitions
Click the Drive options (advanced) for advanced partition management options like 'Delete', 'Format', 'New' and 'Extend'. To create a new partition click the New button. But if you have list of partitions in the previous screen, choose the one where you are planning to install windows 7 and click Format. Then click 'Next' to proceed.
The 'New' option provides a text box to enter the size of the partition you wish to create in MBs. A 15 GB (15*1024 = 15360 MB) is recommended. In this case I opted for the full size of my virtual drive, i.e. 9216 MB. Click the Apply button to continue. You may be greeted with a message To ensure that all Windows features work correctly, windows might create additional partitions for system files. . This is a new feature in Windows 7 to have a small boot partition for system files. Click Okto continue.
So here we are, A new primary partition of 8.8 GB is created along with a System type partition of 200 MB. Select the partition you just created and click Next to continue.
All right, we are all set. The Windows 7 installation begins. time to grab a cup of coffee for and wait for 15 - 30 minutes for the all new OS!
We discussed the initial steps of Windows 7 installation in the first part of this tutorial. In this session the instillation proceeds though the series of screen shots which involves a reboot. No user interaction is required for this Part.
The PART 3 of installation shows the basic setup like entering the Serial Key, setting up the computer name and user account, Timezone selection etc.
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