Caligari Truspace 7.6 for free

Lin Kuei Ominae · Seth **Joined**: 16 Aug 2006 **Location**: Germany

For everyone who still seeks a good 3d modeling program, these news are maybe interesting for you.

Recently Microsoft took over Caligari and they now offer Truespace 7.6 for free to support their Virtual Earth service.
Truespace is like google sketchup for free, but supports much more functionality. So it is more comparable with Maya, Cinema4D or 3DSMAX.

All you have to do is sign up on the page and download the software.
http://cart1.caligari.com/web/Truespacemainreg.aspx
I've read that you now have access to many tutorial videos on their page too, which should explain quite fast how to work with this program.

Those who don't want to sign up, can find here an alternative download
Chip Online Download mirror

here some screenshots

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Arselona · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject:

Looks cool, downloading it now. Might aswell try it out!

Orac · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:02 pm Post subject:

Downloading...
The site is in German, meaning that I can only understand parts of it. at least 'Download' is the same in Deutsch and English.
Looks good so far.
30 minutes to go...

Bako'Ikaporamee · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject:

Might be inclined to enter the world of 3d modeling now. Thanks for the heads up, LKO! Good thing I've got more than enough textures stock-piled to support an entire game or five, heh.

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Deformat · Defense Minister **Joined**: 17 Sep 2007

Hmm,looks nice.

This should be something good for begginers. Smile

Maybe some will actually learn to model.

Rico · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject:

Maybe I'll learn something Laughing

Sleepwalker · AA Infantry **Joined**: 13 Apr 2006 **Location**: No(r)Way

Maybe EVERYBODY will learn! Heck I'ma try it too.

pd · Laser Commando **Joined**: 19 Jun 2005 **Location**: Gone

Nothing better than 3ds, even for beginners.

These kindergarten modeling studios will just prevent you to use to 3ds later so you'll never enjoy its superiority.

Lt Albrecht · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject:

Yeah, but I either fork out a large amount of £s (I NEVER deal in USD) or i dop dsomething that if i name banshee will delete this post...

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IcySon55 · Commander **Joined**: 19 Nov 2003 **Location**: Overworld

pääd wrote:

Nothing better than 3ds, even for beginners.
These kindergarten modeling studios will just prevent you to use to 3ds later so you'll never enjoy its superiority.

QFT

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Rico · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject:

pääd wrote:

Nothing better than 3ds, even for beginners.

These kindergarten modeling studios will just prevent you to use to 3ds later so you'll never enjoy its superiority.

Are u gonna pay the 3k + for everyone's copy? Laughing

Lin Kuei Ominae · Seth **Joined**: 16 Aug 2006 **Location**: Germany

have you even tested it before judging?

It was previously sold for 700$, so it's no simple backyard product.

oh and btw

www.Caligari.com wrote:

• 3D Formats: SCN, COB, SOB, WRL 1.0, GZ, WRZ, DXF, 3DS, ASC, PRJ, LWO, OBJ, LWB, IOB, GEO
• 2D formats: BMP, TGA, AVI, FLC, JPG, DIB, AI, PS, EPS, PNG, DDS

there you have your 3ds, and the list of features is even close to 3dsmax.

not to forget, that not everybody can afford 3dsmax.

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Arselona · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:00 am Post subject:

Would it be possible to add in Generals and C&C 3 models into truespace like you can in 3dsmax?

IcySon55 · Commander **Joined**: 19 Nov 2003 **Location**: Overworld

Lin Kuei Ominae wrote:

not to forget, that not everybody can afford 3dsmax.

Yeah, we all afforded it. Several-click-discount.

Rico · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:24 am Post subject:

shhhh

In the end it dont matter what program u use, if u get use to 3d modeling then u can take ur knowledge to any other program, u just need to get use to the change of layout then, the principals are the same, just like with video editing and graphic editing tools Smile

cdmt · Cyborg Engineer **Joined**: 25 Nov 2006

I will try this program out. I refuse to steal 3dsmax unlike those who lack a sense of honor.

ChielScape · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject:

cdmt wrote:

I will try this program out. I refuse to steal 3dsmax unlike those who lack a sense of honor.

welcome to teh interwebz.

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Rico · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:01 am Post subject:

cdmt wrote:

I will try this program out. I refuse to steal 3dsmax unlike those who lack a sense of honor.

Altho i havent stolen it, I will say one thing, if they sold it for a fair price they would have more sales and less torrents on peoples hard drives Laughing

4StarGeneral · General **Joined**: 14 Sep 2006 **Location**: Limbo

Well this sucks...I paid $200 for trueSpace 6 and now its free? Though I bet the 3DS still renders wrong, at least last time I checked.

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ChielScape · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:28 pm Post subject:

4StarGeneral wrote:

Well this sucks...I paid $200 for trueSpace 6 and now its free? Though I bet the 3DS still renders wrong, at least last time I checked.

renders wrong? hah, i dont know how hard YOU fail at it, but have yet to get a single wrong render, and I used max 8 trough 2009. yes, that 4 different versions.

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CCHyper · Defense Minister **Joined**: 07 Apr 2005

I think he means when Truspace renders out max files.

Blade · Cyborg Commando **Joined**: 23 Dec 2003

To be accurate, I don't think anyone actually stole a copy of 3DSMax, they didn't walk in to a computer store and get a five finger discount on the disc. They may have infringed copyright to create a duplicate copy, but anyone who had a copy before still has one now. Hence no theft.

Godofgamers · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:23 pm Post subject:

I think that's what they mean by 'stealing'. Whether it's a duplicate or taken straight from the shelf, you still didn't buy it.

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ChielScape · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:45 pm Post subject:

Godofgamers wrote:

I think that's what they mean by 'stealing'.

that is even today still subject to debate

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