Easy 3d and 3ds Export For Solid Edge Software for Windows

3DS Import for SolidWorks
$195 - SYCODE

3DS Import for SolidWorks is a 3D Studio® (.3ds) file import add-in for SolidWorks®. This add-in gives SolidWorks the ability to import geometric data from 3DS files.

3DS Import for SolidWorks reads polygon mesh data stored in 3DS files and imports it into SolidWorks. A polygon mesh in a 3DS file is comprised of a set of triangular faces. 3DS Import for SolidWorks creates trimmed planar surfaces for each triangle and knits them together to create a body. If the polygon mesh is closed (i.e. it does not contain boundary edges) then 3DS Import for SolidWorks will create a closed body feature, otherwise an open surface will be created.

3DS Import for SolidWorks is very easy to use as it adds new commands to SolidWorks. It also adds a submenu to the SolidWorks menu called "3DSImport".

The '3DSImport' submenu consists of the following commands:
# Import - Import a 3DS file
# Help - Display the 3DS Import for SolidWorks help file
# Register - Register your copy of 3DS Import for SolidWorks
# About - Display the 3DS Import for SolidWorks About box

3DS Import for SolidWorks comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time.


The 3DS File Format

The 3DS file format is the native file format of 3D Studio. 3D Studio has now been replaced by 3ds Max whose native file format has a .max file extension. However, 3ds Max is still able to read and write .3ds files. 3ds Max is one of the most widely-used off the shelf 3D animation programs. It has strong modeling capabilities, a flexible plug-in architecture and a long heritage on the Microsoft Windows platform. It is mostly used by video game developers, TV commercial studios and architectural visualization studios. It is also used for movie effects and movie pre-visualization.

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3DS Import for Solid Edge
$195 - SYCODE

3DS Import for Solid Edge is a 3D Studio (.3ds) file import add-in for Solid Edge®. This plug-in gives Solid Edge the ability to import geometric data from 3DS files.

3DS Import for Solid Edge reads polygon mesh data stored in 3DS files and imports it into Solid Edge. A polygon mesh in a 3DS file is comprised of a set of triangular faces. 3DS Import for Solid Edge creates trimmed planar surfaces for each triangular face and knits them together to create a body. If the polygon mesh is closed (i.e. it does not contain boundary edges) then 3DS Import for Solid Edge will create a closed body feature, otherwise an open surface will be created.

3DS Import for Solid Edge is very easy to use. Once installed, it automatically loads itself into Solid Edge and adds a new submenu called "3DS Import for Solid Edge" to the Solid Edge Applications menu.

The '3DS Import for Solid Edge' menu consists of the following commands:
# Import - Import a 3DS file
# Help - Display the 3DS Import for Solid Edge help file
# Register - Register your copy of 3DS Import for Solid Edge
# About - Display the 3DS Import for Solid Edge About box

3DS Import for Solid Edge comes with detailed documentation for each command as well as a tutorial to get you started in the shortest possible time.


The 3DS File Format

The 3DS file format is the native file format of 3D Studio. 3D Studio has now been replaced by 3ds Max whose native file format has a .max file extension. However, 3ds Max is still able to read and write .3ds files. 3ds Max is one of the most widely-used off the shelf 3D animation programs. It has strong modeling capabilities, a flexible plug-in architecture and a long heritage on the Microsoft Windows platform. It is mostly used by video game developers, TV commercial studios and architectural visualization studios. It is also used for movie effects and movie pre-visualization.

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Reallusion Effect3D Studio
$99.95 - Reallusion Inc.

Effect3D Studio provides designers of all levels the ability to create professional-looking 3D animated graphics. A real-time 3D preview window provides a WYSIWYG editing environment. To add effects to your project, drag-and-drop from the hundreds of backgrounds, 3D objects, rendering effects, material settings, and lighting and animation effects available from the content galleries, plus manually adjust various settings and parameters to achieve your desired effect.

Effect3D Studio includes a gallery of over 700 high quality 3D objects cleverly categorized for easy browsing. A 3D Text tool allows you to create your own 3D objects just by typing in text! or you can use the import 3D object function to import any 3D object created in the popular 3DS format. All together this provides you with an unlimited 3D resource for your projects.

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Reallusion Effect3D
$39.95 - Reallusion Inc.

Effect3D is a powerful editing tool that lets you create professional looking 3D objects, add animation, and use a wide range of 3D effects. Effect3D's Power Wizard does the work for you, so whether you're a novice or a Webmaster you'll be producing stunning artwork in minutes.

If you're running short of ideas, browse Effect3D's 3D-Magic archive where you're guaranteed to find inspiration-and the right image! Over 500 models are cleverly categorized for easy browsing and with over 70 behavioral Bio-Morph animation's to choose from; Effect3D gives you the freedom to create uncompromising images limited only by your imagination!

Using the most advanced animation technology, Free-Form Deformation (FFD) Effect3D can make 3D models bow, dance, or even do the hula-hula! Effect3D can also create dynamic 3D models by RTS animation so models can move back-and-forth, float, or rotate. Just let the Smart Wizard walk you through the easy-to-follow process of applying the animation you want, and watch as Effect3D transforms models into lifelike interactive clipart.

The Effect3D package also includes a huge bonus archive of over 500 3D models organized into categories such as, Computer, Consumer Electronics, People, Signs & Symbols, Crafts, and Sport. Unlike conventional clipart libraries, all the objects in the 3D Magic Archive are specially designed for use in Web design, presentations, or even printed documents. Moreover, the archive can be browsed in preview mode for easy selection, and once you've found what you want, you can apply thousands of special effects to the model.

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3DMiracle & 3DMonster
$40 - Media Programming Group

Easy to operate program toolkit for creating Single Image stereograms with 3d animation support. 3 rendering algorithms, including hidden surface removal and distortions compensation. Removing 3D object slices. Built-in texturizer. Gradiend random dots colors. 24 bits color high resolution output images up to 10000x10000 pixels. Import of 3d objects from 3DS files. 3D movies may be saved in AVI files and compressed with any available codec, including MPEG4. Installation package includes a set of sample textures, 3D masks and 3D models .In unregistered version Image size is limited to 640x480. DirectX5 based (required 5 or higher).

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Desktop-3D Notes
$29.95 - Absolute Futurity

Desktop-3D Notes (D3D) is a PC Sticky Notes software that is fully and individually customizable. You can send notes across the internet to all your friends. Change colors and fonts within each Note. You can also print your Notes. D3D is so fun and addicting!

Very realistic graphics.
Send Notes across the internet.
Print your notes.
Notes pop up and flash when the alarm sounds.
Import and Export Notes.
Resize each Desktop-3D Note as you need.
Organize and sort all your Desktop-3D Notes.
Place them anywhere on your desktop or even hide them.
Add pictures or almost anything to your Notes.
Mouse wheel support.
OLE Support.
You can add your initials to each Note.
Add as many Desktop-3D Notes as you need.
Systray Icon for Easy access to new Desktop-3D Notes.
Change each Desktop-3D note to any color at anytime.
Automatic updates.
Sliding options for each Desktop-3D Note
Ability to change the font of each Desktop-3D Note.
You can now change font, size and color throughout the notes text.
Ability to change the alarm sound of each Desktop-3D Note.
You can hide Desktop-3D Notes and the alarm will still remind you.
You can adjust the opacity of each Desktop-3D Note with Windows XP.
Each Desktop-3D note can be set to the topmost window.
Easy to use and very fun.
Much easier than trying to find a pen and paper.
Create beautiful Notes with ease.
Desktop-3D Notes are saved immediately and will not be lost in case your computer crashes or anything else.

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