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Description

Horde3D is a compact open-source 3D rendering engine designed to deliver impressive visual effects characteristic of next-generation gaming while maintaining a lightweight and clean conceptual framework. Its user-friendly interface can be utilized through nearly any programming language, making it especially adept at rendering extensive crowds of animated figures with high-quality graphics. The engine's complete scene graph and animation systems are tailored specifically for this purpose, ensuring efficiency in performance. To minimize call overhead, Horde3D focuses on maintaining smaller node hierarchies and leverages cached data to enhance the speed of animations. Additionally, the geometry is fine-tuned for optimal cache effectiveness, allowing for multiple levels of detail in models. It also supports vertex skinning and implements deferred shading techniques, which help decrease the number of draw calls in scenes that feature numerous light sources. Overall, Horde3D stands out as a versatile tool for developers seeking to push the boundaries of visual fidelity in their projects.

Description

Rhino offers a comprehensive suite for creating, modifying, analyzing, documenting, rendering, animating, and converting NURBS curves, surfaces, solids, subdivision geometry (SubD), point clouds, and polygon meshes. The only limitations on complexity, degree, or size are dictated by your hardware capabilities. Its free-form 3D modeling tools rival those found in expensive software, enabling you to craft any shape you envision. With precision required for designing, prototyping, engineering, analyzing, and manufacturing a wide range of items—from aircraft to jewelry—Rhino ensures compatibility with all your design, drafting, CAM, engineering, analysis, rendering, animation, and illustration applications. It can read and repair intricate meshes and complex IGES files. The software is user-friendly, allowing you to concentrate on design and visualization without the software becoming a distraction. Remarkably efficient, it operates smoothly even on standard laptops without the need for specialized hardware. Furthermore, it serves as a foundational platform for numerous specialized 3D applications, broadening its utility in various fields. This versatility makes Rhino an indispensable tool for both professionals and enthusiasts alike.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

ArchSynth No 
Archicad No 
BobCAD-CAM No 
Cut3D No 
D5 Render No 
Enscape No 
FreeMILL No 
Grasshopper No 
HiveDrive No 
Land F/X No 
Lands Design No 
Maket No 
Maxwell Render No 
Penguin No 
RebusFarm No 
Renderpeople No 
Unity Reflect No 
VIKTOR No 
VisualARQ No 
metropoly No 

Integrations

ArchSynth Yes 
Archicad Yes 
BobCAD-CAM Yes 
Cut3D Yes 
D5 Render Yes 
Enscape Yes 
FreeMILL Yes 
Grasshopper Yes 
HiveDrive Yes 
Land F/X Yes 
Lands Design Yes 
Maket Yes 
Maxwell Render Yes 
Penguin Yes 
RebusFarm Yes 
Renderpeople Yes 
Unity Reflect Yes 
VIKTOR Yes 
VisualARQ Yes 
metropoly Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$995.00/user
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

The Horde3D Team

Country

Germany

Website

www.horde3d.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Robert McNeel & Associates

Founded

1980

Country

United States

Website

www.rhino3d.com

Product Features

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing Yes 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

Fashion Design

CAD Tools No 
Color Matching No 
Design Export Yes 
Fabric Matching No 
Fashion Illustrations Yes 
Pattern Grading No 
Pattern Layout / Print / Cut No 
Pattern, Color & Art Storage No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Textile Pattern Design No 

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