Posts by astrogeek

by astrogeek
18.04.2006, 21:00
Forum: Development
Topic: 3D modeling software
Replies: 11
Views: 10666

Win/Mac

Yes, I'm all excited for the possibility of having a dual Mac OS X and Windows computer. Since OS X is built on Unix, it very nice for research purposes. But Windows has all the useful office-type programs like word processing and draw/paint programs that I like. Since Apple offered the Intel core c...
by astrogeek
18.04.2006, 18:04
Forum: Development
Topic: 3D modeling software
Replies: 11
Views: 10666

Re: 3D modeling software

I saw Selden's latest "Bonestell" package was done with Anim8or. I'll try it out.

It sounds like there are a number of Celestia-compatible modelers/renderers for Mac. I may have to put off my big add-on building until this summer after I get my Mac.

Anyone else have a favorite package?
by astrogeek
17.04.2006, 23:07
Forum: Development
Topic: 3D modeling software
Replies: 11
Views: 10666

3D modeling software

I'm trying to build some add-ons for the Motherlode and for use in my own presentations. I'm using Blender3d (free and powerful), but the 3DS files I export don't work well in Celestia. Is there a trick to this or is Blender known to work badly with Celestia? I'm curious what packages other people a...

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