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Crystal 3D Designer Details

Powerful Modeling

Integrated 2D and 3D modeling workspace
Floating-point accurate modeling
Easy-to-use polygonal modeling tools including extrude, lathe and cross-sectional modeling
Polygonal and point editing tools
Bevel tool produces 3D text as well as complex chiseled objects
Drill to a depth puts holes in objects and carves away sections to create complex geometry
Powerful spline surface modeling tools include bend, twist, taper, lathe and cross-sectional modeling
Includes PostScript Type 1 font support in addition to 12 URW outline fonts
Model import/export support includes: EPS, TGA, TIFF, GIF, PCX and BMP file formats
Full color background can be visible for reference at all times when building a scene
Match Perspective easily aligns model to background image
Supports full object hierarchies which include any number of objects or lights
Model size limited only by available memory plus disk space

Versatile Mapping

Supports up to 256 texture maps per object
Visually oriented placement and editing of texture maps for precise map placement without trial and error
Texture Quality controls filtering, precision and more, on a map-by-map basis
A graphical editor edits a library of 2D and 3D procedural images to create unlimited variations
Visually oriented 2D and 3D procedural map editing dialog for quick and easy placement of 3D procedural textures
Color mapping with alpha channel transparency option for easy creation of decal maps
Control over color map layering with the Color Map Priorities tool
Transparency mapping varies the transparency of an object over its surface
Shininess mapping for surfaces which have irregular levels of reflectivity
Bump mapping with inversion controls so the same image can be used to make positive and negative bumps
Luminance mapping for easy creation of objects - such as cityscapes and space scenes - which have complicated patterns of luminant sources
High-Resolution environment maps for finely detailed reflections and refractions - as well as environment map scaling for memory conservation on objects which don't require much detail
Align Map function exactly applies maps with the same alignment as previously applied maps
Show Mapping unwraps a map from an object to allow a paint program to paint or alter the map exactly where necessary
Show Alpha command views an image's alpha channel

Spectacular Rendering

High-quality rendering with incredible speed
Realistic refraction effects using ray-traced rendering
Render Window quickly renders selected area of screen
Full alpha channel support
Ability to use high-resolution texture maps with a choice of a low resolution proxy image for fast previewing
Full control over flares, fog and shadows
Unlimited number of colored spotlights, sunlights and omni-directional lights
Area lights' brightness can fall off with distance to zero at user definable rates
Set Highlights automatically places selected lights where necessary, to produce highlights where desired
SunTime with Compass command positions sunlight for realistic lighting and shadow studies
Ability to control the "softness" of a scene's diffuse lighting for a more natural look
Shadow Objects cast realistic shadows onto background images
Render at any resolution up to 8K x 8K x 32 for the most demanding output needs

Intuitive Interface

Totally integrated 3D modeling and rendering environment with all tools available from a single interface
Hot keys for easy access to most-used functions, including 10 user-definable F-keys
On-Line Help for quick access to function-specific information
Undo Command
Select by Name easily selects objects in a complex scene or off-screen
Numeric input for all functions easily makes precise adjustments
Centrally located controls for render quality options
RGB, HSL, HVS and CMYK color controls
Statistics commands provide useful information on memory usage, model size, rendering time and more
Time log records time spent rendering projects for easier billing

© CrystalGraphics, Inc. Desktop Video World states that "3D Designer's rendering quality is top-notch." CrystalGraphics Crystal 3D Designer is an incredibly easy-to-use illustration software package for professional illustrators and artists. Crystal 3D Designer includes powerful 3D modeling, texture mapping and rendering tools, and renders photorealistic still images for print and pre-press output. Desktop Video World states that "3D Designer's rendering quality is top-notch." CrystalGraphics Crystal 3D Designer is an incredibly easy-to-use illustration software package for professional illustrators and artists. Crystal 3D Designer includes powerful 3D modeling, texture mapping and rendering tools, and renders photorealistic still images for print and pre-press output. Desktop Video World states that "3D Designer's rendering quality is top-notch." CrystalGraphics Crystal 3D Designer is an incredibly easy-to-use illustration software package for professional illustrators and artists. Crystal 3D Designer includes powerful 3D modeling, texture mapping and rendering tools, and renders photorealistic still images for print and pre-press output. Desktop Video World states that "3D Designer's rendering quality is top-notch." CrystalGraphics Crystal 3D Designer is an incredibly easy-to-use illustration software package for professional illustrators and artists. Crystal 3D Designer includes powerful 3D modeling, texture mapping and rendering tools, and renders photorealistic still images for print and pre-press output. Desktop Video World states that "3D Designer's rendering quality is top-notch." CrystalGraphics Crystal 3D Designer is an incredibly easy-to-use illustration software package for professional illustrators and artists. Crystal 3D Designer includes powerful 3D modeling, texture mapping and rendering tools, and renders photorealistic still images for print and pre-press output.