SimuTerra (Wondering about the SimuTerra plugin for SketchUp? If you haven't already done so in the past, make sure you're on our mailing list, by clicking on "Download Installer" or "Join mailing list" on the left, and submitting the form. An alpha version might be posted here by early November.) QUOTE: "Without your tool, this task would have been nearly impossible and I would have spent countless hours trying to do it in SketchUp." QUOTE: "Well worth the cost of the software compared to the time I saved on this model alone." QUOTE: "I can really see this saving me DAYS off my models. QUOTE: "The price vs. performance is incredible." QUOTE: "I had used the [free CASF] topo Ruby [script] and it took overnight to generate a model that was way too big and I could not drape a map over it. Get the picture? "Just tried out SimuTerra and found it to be very fast and VERY accurate. SimuTerra is now available for both Macintosh and Windows. SimuTerra can also be a boon to designers. Free download, trial
CAD/PLM :: Articles :: SketchUp left Google to fall in love with BIM Articles 2 May 2012 Dmitry Ushakov On May, 26th, it was reported that SketchUp - a free and easy-to-learn software that made 3D modeling available to millions users worldwide, found a new owner. The first version of SketchUp appeared back in 2000. SketchUp developers demonstrated to the whole world how powerful and simple in usage direct modeling can be. Another advantage of SketchUp is its application programmer's interface available in Ruby - interpreted object-oriented programming language. Having won several prestigious awards, SketchUp attracted attention of an Internet giant Google, which acquired @Last Software in 2006. Google Earth The idea worked: nowadays it is practically impossible to find a city in Google Earth without 3D models of its most interesting buildings, bridges and other constructions created by numerous enthusiasts. Only in the past year the number of downloaded SketchUp copies reached 30 millions. Driving Dimensions plug-in for SketchUp Tekla Structures See also:
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Amit’s Game Programming Information What’s on this page? I’m interested in producing complexity out of simple parts. This page contains bookmarks that I collected while working on games; I did not write most of the content linked from here. As a result the set of links here reflects the types of things I needed to know: only a few specific topics (not everything related to game programming), general ideas instead of platform-specific information (graphics, sound, compilers), and ideas and designs instead of source code (I find it easier to go from an idea to code than from code to an idea). Determining how to move around on a map is an interesting problem. These pages are about specific techniques for pathfinding and object movement: My current favorite algorithm is A*, because it can handle varying terrain costs well, and it seems to be faster than most graph searching algorithms. Code and Demos Many times I play a game and wish that the computer opponents were written better. What techniques are useful in game AI? Notices
Dynamic Component as Parametric Design Tool waving_surface_ver3_04.jpg Hi guys, As I said before I've come back with another 2 DC parametric models.They are very simple comparing with the ones I posted before.And I am conceiving something different in DC parametric model, I'll also introduce that here someday. Then enjoy DC parametric world again. waving_surface_ver3_01.jpg waving_surface_ver3_06.jpg waving_surface_ver3_08.jpg 스크린샷 2010-10-31 오후 3.24.00.png As you see the formula is very simple. I'll give some explanation of the key parts(or steps) of this formula. 1. Next one also has regular pattern but a little bit deformed. waving_surface_ver4_00.jpg waving_surface_ver4_01.jpg waving_surface_ver4_03.jpg waving_surface_ver4_05.jpg 스크린샷 2010-10-31 오후 5.24.48.png There are two differences to first one.In this case you should set the 'PosX' of 'half_cir' in formula.Then set 'LenX' accordance with PosX.I mean [Nth LenX] = [(N+1)th PosX] - [Nth PosX].The formula expressed in LenX of 'half_cir' means this. waving_surface_ver4_0.jpg
DarkBasic Code Corner Last 10 additions Gamespace (AGK) - Example of how to submit and retrieve scores using the online GameSpace system.Memblock drawing functions (DBP) - A set of anti-aliased drawing routines that write directly to an image memblock. This is useful for creating custom graphics while preserving background transparency. Math/Physics (18) Code which typically deals with vectors, splines, simulations, trigonometry, geometry, collision detection and response, equations, algorithms, etc... Graphics (17) Code which typically involves achieving specific graphical effects such as flood fill, texture generation, or 3D special effects like particles and bloom Graphical User Interfaces, menu systems, and UI components Code pertaining to input/output operations or file system commands. Networking (2) Anything dealing with communication over a network, local or Internet Miscellaneous (13) Code which cannot be defined by any other existing category will end up here Games (1) Memblocks (2)
5 Reasons to Download Autodesk Inventor Fusion Now | Wired Design Autodesk, maker of CAD programs AutoCAD, 3DS Max and Maya, has announced a new addition to its family of products: Autodesk Inventor Fusion. It is an amazing “prosumer” extension to their line and you should download it right now. Why, you ask? 1. It Works on a Mac It is appropriately named “Fusion” since the only thing that has seemed more unlikely than useful CAD on a Mac is cold fusion. 2. The product is currently in a “Technical Preview,” which means you can download it for free until the end of the year. Parametric modeling makes complex design work possible. 3. Most CAD programs for the web or Mac are surface modelers (Rhino/Blender) or 3-D drawing programs (SketchUp/TinkerCad). 4. The UI designers at AutoDesk deserve a big round of applause. 5. Inventor Fusion derives its name from the fact that it is the first 3-D modeling package that allows users to switch between solid and surface modeling.
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