3D Matrix is a simple to use 3D modeler for those building real-time applications such as simulation, interactive animation and games. 3D Matrix functions as a standalone program or as a utility to integrate with your other favorite 3D applications.
3D Matrix allows three-point polygons and vertexes to be conveniently added, selected and manipulated using a variety of unique and highly effective tools.
The Geometry window allows you to produce mathematical objects. You can manipulate their vertexes and forge useful structures that can be exported to your favourite 3D application or to a raw format for direct use within code.
Fly the camera around your object using familiar flight-simulator controls and view your model under a variety of practical rendering options. 3D Matrix is the super-easy super-powerful tool for creating 3D models from directional polygons.
3D Matrix works under Mac OS X, Iris Silicon Graphics,Red Hat Linux, Solaris and Windows 98/NT/2000/XP.
Here are some key features of "3D Matrix":
· Complete 3D polygon modeler.
· Built in mathematics language with visual representation of equations.
· Component oriented design with support for mirroring
· Any level of Undo / Redo
· Added an object browser to allow support for mirroring
· Cut/copy/paste selected polygons.
· The sem-transparant polygons are now rendered correctly
· Instantly produce useful geometric models including spheres, springs and supertoroids using the Geometry window.
· Export to AutoCAD DXF, Quick Time or POV-Pov Ray. See ExportFormats.txt for other import/export formats.
· Save your model in an easy to understand XML format which can be used directly by game developers or translation into any other format.
· Many transformation commands for manipulating your models
· Alpha channel support within polygons
· Select polygons directly from the rendered perspective view
· Useful tool-box includes polygon reduction and surface relaxing
· Rendering code optionally available so your application can produce identical results
· Flick instantly between different screen environments.
· Inbuilt help
Requirements:
· Java
· Machine speed at least 300MHz and having 256 MB or more RAM
Limitations:
· This demo version includes all features the full version has provided your model does not require more than 8,000 (non-mirrored) polygons.
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· New features include a built-in mathematics language, export to POV-Ray format for ray-tracing, light reflection settings applying at a polygon group level and single key strokes switching between your custom screen configurations.
