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**mortimersnerd** · 01-06-09

I need software for making 3d models, possibly with a few small animations (a part moving up and down). Does anyone have any experience with this? The cost of the program is not an issue. I have used Google Sketchup and I don't care for it.

Thanks.

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Okay, I looked at blender and I think that is the type of program that I am going to need.

I need to make a 3d model and then be able to do a walk though of it. The only issue with blender is that it is appears to be quite complicated. Is there a program that is easier to pick up? Otherwise I will just learn Blender.

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redalert · 01-06-09

http://www.ulead.com/cool3d/runme.htm

**mortimersnerd** · 01-06-09

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http://www.ulead.com/cool3d/runme.htm

Thanks, I will look into that. And it has a free trial

I am essentially looking for a replacement for CAD software, with a little animation. I have used Solid Works in the past but the edition that has the animation editor is very expensive.

i_ame_killer_2 · 01-06-09

3DSMax or Maya?

EDIT: First you said price does not matter, and then you said it does

nonzenze · 01-06-09

If you want free and open source check out blender here

**mortimersnerd** · 01-06-09

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Originally Posted by i_ame_killer_2

3DSMax or Maya?

EDIT: First you said price does not matter, and then you said it does

It doesn't matter until you want to buy a $5k Solid Works License.

I will look into those.

Edit: That open source one looks pretty good. I will try all of them out, I'm looking for one that I can pick up pretty quickly but not be too limiting on features.

**mortimersnerd** · 01-07-09

Okay, I looked at blender and I think that is the type of program that I am going to need.

I need to make a 3d model and then be able to do a walk though of it. The only issue with blender is that it is appears to be quite complicated. Is there a program that is easier to pick up? Otherwise I will just learn Blender.

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s for the responses.

**mortimersnerd** · 01-08-09

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i_ame_killer_2 · 01-09-09

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You ain't gonna find any "easy" modeling programs out there. As suggested Blender might just be the best option as its pretty easy to learn and its free.

Good Luck

**mortimersnerd** · 01-09-09

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Originally Posted by i_ame_killer_2

You ain't gonna find any "easy" modeling programs out there. As suggested Blender might just be the best option as its pretty easy to learn and its free.

Good Luck

I didn't exactly mean easy. Blender would do the job, but its not exactly designed for what I'm looking for, which will make it difficult.

I tried a demo of Cinema 4D architectural edition and its my favorite so far. I was able to pick up most of the features really quickly. Is there any other software similar to this in features and application, but better?

Cinema 4D is ~$2000, but its being paid for by my company. Cost isn't an issue until you tell them you want $5k for just the software....

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mortimersnerd Fear the penguin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan, United States Posts: 7,292 Folding Team Rank: 27 Hardware Reviews: 4 Trader Rating: 48	Okay, I looked at blender and I think that is the type of program that I am going to need. I need to make a 3d model and then be able to do a walk though of it. The only issue with blender is that it is appears to be quite complicated. Is there a program that is easier to pick up? Otherwise I will just learn Blender. + s for the responses.

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