3d program for mac for mod generals

iamn00b

what is best beginner 3d program for mac for modding generals? something free to use, since i just want to try and learn, without limited time :p

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Dutchygamer · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:51 pm Post subject:

If 3ds max runs on Mac, use that.

SMIFFGIG · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:32 pm Post subject:

learn maya as 3ds max does not run on mac

although if you want beginner maybe try googles sketchup thing?

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Palkia323 · Pyro Sniper **Joined**: 10 May 2008

Uh, 3ds Max will work on Mac. I was just using it on a MacBook last week. They have Mac native 3dsMax.

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SMIFFGIG · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:27 pm Post subject:

Palkia323 wrote:

Uh, 3ds Max will work on Mac. I was just using it on a MacBook last week. They have Mac native 3dsMax.

It would have been running via boot camp which is a dual partition program allowing u to run windows on mac hardware(which is essentially PC hardware too)

3ds max does not run natively on any version of OS X

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Palkia323 · Pyro Sniper **Joined**: 10 May 2008

That was it. Couldn't remember exactly how. I suppose without BootCamp 3dsMax is outta the picture.

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Kcirevam · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:31 am Post subject:

do blender or anima8or work on mac?.

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3dsmax

the guy said something freeware, not anything else, if gmax would run on mac, I'd go for that one until I get 3dsmax.

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SMIFFGIG · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:16 am Post subject:

Kcirevam wrote:

the guy said something freeware, not anything else,

Ahh didnt see that, yea gmax or the google sketchup thing i would say

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Orac · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:22 am Post subject:

Wings3D was/is really good for learning about subdivision and extrusion modelling. Not sure whether you can get it for OSX, but it's open source, so there's a good likelihood.

Cranium · Defense Minister **Joined**: 05 Dec 2009 **Location**: USA

your best bet would be to choose one of these.

Windows/Mac:

3dsMax
Blender
Cinema4d
LightWave3d
Maya

Mac Exclusive:

Cheetah3d

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Ju-Jin · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject:

I suggest not using sketchup. It's just bad.

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iamn00b · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 1:10 pm Post subject:

hmm.. maybe i will try blender, since i've try google sketchup, but i think its too simple for learning.

Someone ever try bootcamp? is windows can use all the mac hardware? since i try windows in virtual OS and it bad, really bad

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Orac · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 2:47 am Post subject:

You probably don't want to try Blender until you have a bit of clue about the general mechanics and practises of 3D modelling, imo anyway.

iamn00b · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 4:25 am Post subject:

i have try gmax before, making simple 'spaceship'.

now trying blender, someone use blender? i need help

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