Quest3D
version 3.6 Released
November 17, Leiden, The Netherlands,
version 3.6 of Quest3D® is now available from
Quest3D resellers and the Quest3D website.
With the new version Act-3D™, the creators of
Quest3D, introduce exciting features such as HDR
rendering, water simulation, improved support
for VR equipment, a better web plug-in and
native export from 3D Studio MAX®
The new version is an exciting release for
existing users or new users that are looking for
a high quality real-time 3D solution. The new
software further expands the possibilities for
development of real-time 3D visualization,
real-time 3D web pages, entertainment,
architecture visualization, serious gaming and
high end VR applications.
At a glance
“It’s safe to say this is the most stable
release to date.” – says Remko Jacobs, Quest3D
director and product manager. “We really took
every effort to get as much information from the
user community as we could and incorporated it
in this new release.”
High dynamic range rendering allows for visual
effects similar to a photograph or film. A post
process effect simulates the effect of bright
light sources interacting with the lens.
The water rendering system enables effects
ranging from wild oceans to calm shallow
puddles. The algorithms run almost entirely on
the GPU which ensures optimal performance.
The 3D Studio MAX® plug-in provides a complete
platform to export 3D scenes directly to
Quest3D. Special effort has been taken to ensure
smooth exporting of light maps and animations.
For other applications users can use 3rd
party export plug-ins but one of the goals of
the platform is a future port to other
applications like Maya®, AutoCAD®, MicroStation®,
Sketchup® and other content creation tools.
The Quest3D web plug-in was redesigned from
scratch to solve any issues with previous
versions. The result is a rock solid system for
running real-time 3D applications inside a
browser.
The VR edition of Quest3D was enhanced to offer
better support for stereo displays and it now
includes native support for the most frequently
used motion trackers and cyber gloves.
Availability
The new version is available for free for users
that purchased 3.0 or above. New users will get
the new version directly if they purchase it
through the Quest3D web shop or through the
Quest3D reseller network. Both web shop and a
list of resellers is available on
www.quest3d.com. Existing users can
download the update here:
http://www.quest3d.com/index.php?id=103
Abstract
Quest3D Version 3.6 is now available from the
Quest3D website and reseller network. The new
version is a major improvement because of
exciting new features such as HDR rendering,
water simulation, improved support for VR
equipment, a better web plug-in and native
export from 3D Studio MAX®. This news should be
interesting for both existing and new users
since it enhances the real-time 3D applications
they can create.
Quest3D is a tool for real-time 3D application
development. It is widely used for broadcasting,
project visualization, entertainment, web,
training, and virtual reality.
Recent projects include the broadcast of 2006
Italian elections, the ground breaking VR center
of the Offshore Simulation Center in Norway and
the Cult horror movie “Trapped Ashes” where
Matrix special effects specialist and Academy
Award winner John Gaeta used Quest3D for
real-time 3D special effects.
More information available here:
http://www.gamasutra.com/features/20061017/mcmaster_01.shtml
Quest3D is unique because it has extensive and
deep functionality packaged in a graphically
user interface. Quest3D provides a usable,
flexible development environment for users that
aren’t necessarily programmers but still want to
create high-end real-time 3D applications.
Quest3D is compatible for any computer with a 3D
card and Microsoft DirectX 9. It is available
from local distributors or from the Quest3D.com
web shop.
About ACT-3D™
Officially registered in January 2000, Act-3D is
the company behind Quest3D. The company is
completely devoted to development of Quest3D.
Quest3D and Act-3D are trademarks of Act-3D B.V.
in the Netherlands. All other brand names are
trademarks of their respective owners.
