Google SketchUp is a free, easy-to-learn 3D-modeling program with a few simple tools to let you create 3D models of houses, sheds, decks, home additions, woodworking projects, and even space ships. You can add details, textures, and glass to your models, and design with dimensional accuracy. You can place your finished models in Google Earth, share them with others by posting them to the 3D Warehouse, or print hard copies. Google SketchUp is a great way to discover if 3D modeling is right for you. Google SketchUp is free for personal use. No registration is required.For more information, watch a CNET video tour.Version 6 adds the ability to create a 3D model from ap photo and "Sketchy Effects," among other new features.Editor's review of Google SketchUp 3D models made simple This sketch-based 3D-modeling program offers a suite of powerful drawing tools that add an intuitiveness many design programs fail to achieve. On first impression, Google SketchUp may look like it sacrificed function for simplicity, but that's not the case. Despite the extremely user-friendly interface, SketchUp offers a suite of powerful 3D-drawing tools that let you experiment and play with new designs. Using basic shapes in 3D space for your outline, you can then extrude those shapes to make buildings, houses, or really anything. There are actually a number of methods to build models and they're all covered by an excellent tutorial when you get started. You can pick from a number of true-to-life textures to simulate wood, concrete, grass, and several others. When your model is finished, you can save and print it, or you can even see it on a real map in Google Earth. We really like how easy it is to create models using this program and recommend it to anyone from the hobbyist, for experimentation and fun, to the professional, who can use this app for preliminary concepts for larger projects.

Convert DWG and DXF files quickly and easily without the need of AutoCAD. Convert CAD drawings to sharable PDF files. AutoCAD DWG to PDF Converter converts DWG and DXF files to vector PDFs - and you don't need to have AutoCAD to use it. Page, view, and layout from your drawing are retained, making it easy to create a high-quality PDF. Other new features include the ability to scale for conversion, combine multiple files.AutoCAD DWG to PDF Converter converts DWG and DXF files between R12, R13, R14, R2000 and R2004/2007/2008 formats. AutoCAD DWG to PDF Converter can batch-process files, a real time-saver. It is ideal for professionals who need to send high-quality drawings to clients.Version 6.8 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

SpaceClaim Professional 2007+ puts intuitive 3D at the fingertips of engineers. The solution is ideal for those across product development who need to work with 3D. If you need to quickly develop new concepts, modify designs for review, improved manufacturing, and faster analysis, or reuse designs for faster-time-to-market, SpaceClaim is the right choice.

iClone 2 transforms any desktop into a complete virtual movie studio. Create 3D characters, scenes, and special effects for films inside a total 3D real-time environment. Designed for users of any skill level, iClone is equipped to break the barriers of storytelling offering simplified 3D character creation using any photos, custom face and body shapes, easy design of 3D wardrobe and real-time foliage ecosystem. Filming movies inside iClone casts users as the role of director with Timeline editing control over scene animation and exporting options to gear your movie for Mobile, HD, Web, or PC premiere.Version 2.1 transforms any desktop into a complete virtual movie studio.Editor's review of iClone Studio Edition Do you want to be the next John Lasseter? Is Hayao Miyazaki your hero? Aimed at the amateur animator, iClone is a feature-heavy, template-based 3D animation studio that's a must-see app if you're trying to break into the camera side of movies and animation. With iClone, you can jump right in after the installation. You can choose from a dozen character templates, including a Hessian sack, or start from scratch with a blank template. From there, you can make slider-based adjustments to alter skin tone and eye shape as well as camera angles, zoom depth, and lighting. Using the app is engagingly uncomplicated. The icons at the top access the feature categories: avatar, head, animation, scene, and special effects. Choosing one changes the list of text choices below it, and clicking on one of those changes the options in the editing panel on the right-center of your screen. Given the complexity of the features, where you can alter something as subtle as hand shape or choose a motion template like dancing, the interface is a pleasure to use. Be warned: the trial version is also weighted with restrictions. Most of the more interesting templates are available only in the paid edition, and you must register the trial. But since the trialware can save a watermarked copy of your work, there's no reason to not try iClone.

New landscape design software by Idea Spectrum helps you visualize your landscaping ideas. Create highly realistic, 3D walk-through of your proposals and design ideas. Design houses, decks, gardens, ground cover, patios, and fencing. Freely walk around your designs in photo-realistic 3D. Photo-based landscape design is also supported. This new landscaping software is easy to use and no CAD experience is required. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Shows thumbnail for 3D model files in the "thumbnail view mode" of Windows Explorer; shows info tips for 3D model files; supports all types of Acknex MDL file (MDL7, MDL6, MDL5, MDL4, MDL3, MDL2, IDP2, IDPO), Autodesk 3DS, BlitzBasic 3D, Milk shape 3D, Microsoft X, Wave front OBJ, Quake MD2; High rendering speed; Configurable in the Control Panel or context menu for 3D files; User control over the rendering priority; Supports thumbnail cache. Version 2.4 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

DWG to PDF Converter Pro is a batch converter that allows you to convert DWG to PDF, DXF to PDF without the need of AutoCAD. Key Features: Stand-alone utility - AutoCAD NOT required, Convert DWG and DXF to vector PDF in batches, Supports every version of DWG/DXF files (Supports R2.5/2.6, R9, R10, R12, R13, R14, R2000/2002, R2004/2005, 2007/2008 formats), and Command line support. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

DX Studio comprises both a real-time 3D engine and a suite of editing tools.The system includes a 3D modeller, both 2D & 3D layout editors, and allows full JavaScript control of everything from changing the background to editing meshes in real-time. You can also command and control your documents from outside of the player using the powerful ActiveX/COM interface.Using DX Studio you can build complete real-time interactive applications, simulations or games, for standalone use or for embedding in other Microsoft Office/Visual Studio applications. The engine behind DX Studio uses DirectX 9.0c to make the most of 3D graphics hardware acceleration, and includes support for the latest pixel and vertex shader effects found on the more powerful 3D graphics cards. The playback engine in both EXE and ActiveX DLL form can be redistributed without any further royalties. Version 2 adds per-pixel bump and specular map support, integrated model editor, and COLLADA support for models, materials, animations and skins. Note:The Download Now link will download an installer file to your desktop. Remain online and double-click the installer to proceed with the actual 19MB download.

MagicTracer raster to vector converter software ideal for design involving any type of printing or modeling. Ideal for design, prepress, print, CAD/CAM, and 3D modeling professionals. TWAIN support ensures that all scanners currently available work with our program. MagicTracer has many useful raster and vector editing tools for manipulating raster and vector data during pre-processing and post-processing. The raster editing tools include many image filters and commands useful for isolating high-contrast borders and color changes within an image. Vector results can be exported to any CAD or vector editing program (Illustrator/Freehand) through DXF. MagicTracer also allows exporting to DesignCAD format.

IBModeler(Image Based Modeler) is a powerful software for quickly creating 3D models using the photographs of an object. It can be used by 3D artists, game designers, movie animators or anyone in the computer graphics and multimedia business for creating 3D objects on the fly. With IBModeler, the shapes of real world objects can be captured without the need of sophisticated digitizers or 3D scanners. All you need is a digital camera. With the revolutionary rotating stand setup, users can capture all the required photographs of the model in minutes, and feed it to IBModeler which then makes amazing 3D copies using a highly automated process. Depending upon the desired sharpness of models and intended use, users can control the file size of the models by selecting different levels of polygon count. The created models can then be exported to the popular 3DS file format used across a multitude of multimedia design applications.

Unlimited - Free - GCode Viewer. Edit, Simulate, and View in 3D GCode Motion Paths. CNC Backplotter. Zoom, Pan, and Rotate Motion Path. GCode editor supports Syntax highlighting and unlimited undo/re-do. Version 2.25 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Create random customized mazes with solutions to be printed or exported (EMF, BMP, TIF, GIF). Mazes can be customized in shape, drawn-on, add pictures, and number of starting and stopping points. A mask can be applied to help rapidly develop new designs. You can save your work templates. Great for Newsletters, Newspapers, Brochures, and Web Site free promotions. Now has many template styles such as CIRCULAR, HEX, TRIANGLES, OCT-BOX, RECTANGLE, TRAPEZOID-BOX, and QUAD-TRIANGLE. A TILER has been added in the newer version. Then publish your own work as a collection in a book.VErsion 3.5 added TILER Gallery, fixed some printer drivers failed to accept a High Resolution Maze, Maze Creator will now slowly reduce the resolution of the image until the printer driver accepts the graphics; fixed exporting to image file right and bottom edge got clipped with a fine pen size.

DAZ 3D presents its most popular base models, Victoria 3.0, Michael 3.0, Aiko 3.0, and Hiro 3.0. Though customized for DAZStudio and Poser 4, 5, and 6, the models can also be imported into a variety of different 3D applications. Running the 4 installers in this zip file will install the models automatically.

Graphisoft's Archicad 10 Interactive Training Guide delivers an easy way for architectural students to move into virtual building design. This interactive learning material helps students get the hang of Archicad 10 in 4-to-6 hours. The interactive training guide runs within Archicad 10 and provides a smooth learning curve with its built-in movie guidance feature. After completing the 10 chapters of the guide, students will be able to find their way around Archicad with confidence. Within the download zip package, youll find both the training guide and a special movie player plug-in for Archicad 10. Please remember, BOTH must be installed. Version 1.2 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, and bug fixes.

K-3D is the free-as-in-freedom 3D modeling, animation, and rendering system. K-3D features a robust, object-oriented plug-in architecture, designed to scale to the needs of professional artists, and is designed from-the-ground-up to generate motion-picture-quality animation using RenderMan-compliant render engines. We strongly recommend the Aqsis render engine for use with K-3D. K-3D allows you to create and edit documents in multiple real-time OpenGL solid, shaded, texture-mapped views. You can even model, animate, and interact with animations while they play back for maximum productivity. Note: The program comes bundled with the following software: Aqsis Renderer 1.1, Gtkmm Runtime Environment 2.8, Gtk+ Runtime Environment 2.8.18, and Pyhton 2.4.3. These applications are required to run the K-3D.

First Arabian GIS software which completely developed by Arabian developers team and independent of any commercial software package. Current Features: view and edit shape files, build new layer, add existing layer, remove layers, swap layers, save layer, set layer data source, layer properties, zoom in & zoom out, pan, identify, selecting features, invert selection, show data table, data query builder, location query builder, build network, find shortest path, print map, save map image, copy map image to clipboard, save project map, edit move vertex, edit move features, snap vertexes, set vertex XY, move settings, converting coordinate system, applying VB script, copy selected features to another layer, move selected features to another layer, delete selected features, edit data table, modify table structure, edit map features, and drawing new features, GPS, 3D.

Graphisoft's ArchiCAD 10 delivers new and enriched capabilities designed to help architectural students to develop their concepts, and prepare for their virtual modeling career. Its interactive training guide supports their move into virtual building design. ArchiCAD helps users analyze their designs earlier: assess the spatial properties and design impact in 3D, generate accurate documentation rapidly and efficiently coordinate projects both internally and externally. ArchiCAD's open platform allows integration with environmental, organic modeling and structural applications to further enhance and refine the architectural design to meet client and authority standards.Note: This is a very large (343MB) file and may take several hours to download via dial-up modem.

PowerDraw is a freeware CAD/Drawing Software which provides all features that a drawing application should have. Draw and manage your drawings with the easy and customizable interface of the PowerDraw. Export to all well known formats, integrated macro environment for automated operations.

Fret Dimensions is a design tool for guitar builders. Craftsmen will appreciate the instant measurement display, which updates each time a new fretboard length is selected. Complete with an intuitive user interface, Fret Dimensions is extremely easy to navigate. Stringed instrument designers will find it more efficient using Fret Dimensions than employing traditional calculation methods. Nut to bridge lengths can be anywhere from 10cm to 100 cm, which even covers super long bass guitar designs. Whatever you're crafting, from violins to rock guitars to cellos, let Fret Dimensions provide the required interval measurements. Fret Dimensions has been engineered for the highest accuracy in stringed instrument fretboard marking.

Don't spend hours wrestling with CAD to format text files for placement on the CAD drawing. SheetSpec enables you to automatically compile multiple text files and import them into Autodesk's AutoCAD and Architectural Desktop. SheetSpec is an ideal solution for compiling multiple architectural specification files on the drawing sheet. SheetSpec will compile them together into uniform columns of equal width and length. SheetSpec also enables you to edit and preview the documents before you import them onto the CAD drawing sheet. Once you have completed the download, open AutoCAD or ADT and type "sheetspec" at the 'Command' prompt. This will launch the program. Now browse on your computer for the documents you would like to add to the drawing, select them in the order of how they should be imported. Use the CSI Division titles as needed between the various documents of different divisions.

AutoTable is designed to provide AutoCAD (LT) users a more convenient way working together with Excel. You can import Excel spreadsheet into AutoCAD (LT) and modify it with Excel at anytime. Besides, you can update table to synchronize it with the original Excel spreadsheet.

Create complex 3D worlds in a matter of a few minutes. Preview your automated worlds. See your creations come to life. A rich 3D library of 3D models is included. The Editor user interface is built from four views similar to 3D Studio max user interface. The application contains many advanced tools for quick and easy 3D modeling. Suitable for creating large environments and for creation of small models.

Realtime Landscaping Pro makes it easy to design and visualize your landscaping ideas. Create highly realistic, 3D walk-throughs of your proposals and design ideas. Design houses, decks, ground cover, patios, fencing, 3D plants, ponds, and waterfalls. Freely walk around your designs in photo-realistic 3D, complete with lighting, shadows, flowing water - it's like you're really there. No prior CAD or architectural experience required.Version 2.03 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

Visual Terrain Maker is a 3D-modeling program, which allows visually create landscapes (maps) for games or other purposes. The program can export to Direct X file format (*.x). The program is not critical to the video adapters and drivers. Suitable for Dark Basic developers.

The Coloroid Professional software provides significant help for those working with colors. Converts data among several color and color order systems including Coloroid (ATV), CIE Lab, CIE Luv, Hunter Lab, XYZ, RGB, sRGB and Munsell. This software also provides special tools and wizards to make professional color planning easy, and to share and reuse the created designs as images or textual information. Additionally to the converter features, its most straight forwarding capability is the Coloroid Harmony Wizard that guides you through the process of the color plan making. Just follow the on-screen instructions, conform to the provided Coloroid Harmony Rules and check out how easily you can create highly aesthetical color designs. The Coloroid software encapsulates result of 2 years cooperation with Prof. Nemcsics Antal who has been researched and defined the Coloroid system in the last near 50 years.

Punch Professional Home Design Suite Platinum is a special two-for-one package loaded with various capabilities. You get all of the features of both industry-acclaimed Punch Master Landscape design software and Punch Professional Home Design Suite in this home and landscape design package. Note: This is a very large (139MB) file and may take several hours to download via dial-up modem. Note: Trial version is save- and print-disabled.Editor's review of Punch Professional Home Design Platinum Suite If you've ever dreamed of being an architect or landscape designer, this software may be tailor-made for you. The program offers a suite of extraordinarily intuitive tools to help design a home, bringing a user step by step through the process from foundation to roof. A simple drag-and-drop interface helps finish a project with everything from electrical sockets to trees in the yard, drawing from a huge library of interior and exterior objects. A 3D preview function, complete with variable lighting, allows a would-be designer to see the work as a whole. The trial version of the download does have tight restrictions, disabling many of the tools and objects and making it impossible to save work. However, we recommend the tool strongly to anyone in the process of designing a home or landscaping a yard.

CADE is a compact but powerful 2D vector editor for Windows. It includes basic Visio functionality and could be used to create diagrams, network diagrams, flowcharts, schemas, and maps. You can use predefined blocks, primitive shapes, raster and vector images. The collection of blocks and its attributes could be modified and extended. Working in CADE requires no particular drawing skills. CADE is not only a 2D vector editor but it is a tool to publish and share drawings over the Internet. After the publication CADE documents are viewable in any browser without plug-in. To modify the drawing CADE is required. CADE provides collaborative work on the drawings. Users can share documents and projects. The document can be managed using web interface or using CADE windows interface. CADE ActiveX can be easily integrated into a new or existing Windows or web application. DXF, DWG and DGN formats support is available under request.

A general purpose 2-dimensional CAD program. It supports industry standard DWG/DXF drawing formats. With A9CAD you can draw shapes such as line, rectangle, circle, poly-line, text and dimension; performing drawing modifications like move, scale, rotate, explode, trim, fillet and mirror; edit color, fill mode, line type and line width; change entity attributes via properties window. Manage drawing styles and settings and configure drawing environments. Version 2.2.1 includes minor bug fixes.

This software is the English version of paper craft software "Pepakura Designer" developed in Japan. Pepakura Designer allows you to create a development for paper craft easily from 3D data used in 3D CG software. Please try to create original works. This software is open to the public as shareware. You can download and try it freely. Although, some features will be restricted until you purchase a license key.Note: Pepakura Designer doesn't have any 3D modeling functions. You need to create own 3D models with another 3DCG software (ex, 3D Studio, LightWave, AutoCAD, Softimage and so on).

Convert between DWG, DXF, PDF, and DWF without the need for AutoCAD. Supported DWG DXF version ranges from AutoCAD 2.5 to 2005. You can convert DWG to PDF, DWG to various image formats including BMP, JPG, TIF, PNG, GIF, TGA, PCX, EMF, and WMF. And you can convert DWG to DWF, or DXF to DWF to protect your DWG or DXF files from being modified. Universal CAD Converter also enables you to convert between any versions of DWG and DXF files. It allows you to convert DWG or DXF files to PDF format without the need of AutoCAD or Adobe Acrobat.

DesignarePro allows users to colorize drawings with texture map images and define areas for easy switching to other colors on a palette. It was designed for designers importing CAD drawings of stone or tile mosaics and colorizing areas with natural stone images, but it can be used for any imported line drawing. It works with Image Builder program to create patterns for walls or floors and then insert them into area for virtual view of room.Note: You have to register your software to receive upgrade announcements.

Create/import table into AutoCAD from Excel and keep it updated. What you see in Excel is what you get in AutoCAD. Besides, you can perform block/area/length real-time calculation. Creating BOM/Schedule is now easy.

The high-end engineering system for electrical engineering features complete projecting and customizing functionality, which can be highly automated and fully adapted to standards, industrial sectors, and companies. ELCAD creates all documents required for electro-technical plants, such as circuit diagrams, terminal and connector diagrams, ordering and parts lists, contents lists, wiring and cable lists, assembly diagrams, and assignment lists. Features include automatic revision management and cabinet wiring.Note: This is a very large (14.2MB) file and may take several hours to download via dial-up modem.

AcadExcel is an AutoCAD add-in, designed for handle table in AutoCAD. Using our AcadExcel, you can use Microsoft Excel as a table editor. You can create, edit, modify or import table for AutoCAD drawing quickly and simply. If you had learn how to use Excel, it will be enough for you to use this softeware. You neend't to learn any more. It's a convenient tool for every one.

A solid modeler with drawing capabilities. Easy to learn, with a modern interface that comply with today standards. A very affordable way to learn 3D. 3D Shop Shareware is fully compatible with the 3D Shop Xpert range of applications. Some outstanding features such as the computing of a 3D surface filling an n-sided contour of lines,circles and curves. The model is compliant with the ISO standard STEP. Version 2.0 features unspecified improvements and bug fixes.

Vistapro Renderer is a virtual landscape generating tool that can be used in almost any industry that requires landscape simulations, from land management to game design. It allows you to create complex animation sequences using your own vehicle design, or you can use the preset motion models of a dune buggy, glider, jet, cruise missile, helicopter, or motorcycle. You can even control the speed, bank, and pitch of your vehicle.

Exact Mouse is a utility to aid in the use of graphic design, mechanical engineering, and Web and application development. Specifically, Exact Mouse enhances the functionality of your mouse by enhancing user control over mouse movements, generating customizable rulers and grids, and saving specific locations on the screen. Custom layouts of these tools can be saved and recalled via buttons or hot keys. Additionally, Exact Mouse provides tools to aid in design including a magnifying window and a color-choosing window.Editor's review of Exact Mouse The specialized tools in Exact Mouse do much to grease the tracks for a variety of design tasks. We found the rulers especially useful; you can put any number of them on screen, orient them vertically or horizontally and customize scale. An unobtrusive toolbar and flexible hot keys let you magnify areas of your screen and identify colors in any Windows application as well. It would be nice to be able to copy color codes to the clipboard, though. Professional pixel pushers will probably wonder how they ever got along without Exact Mouse.

MITCalc is a professional, multilanguage-prepared package of mechanical calculations that includes solutions for gearing, belt and chain drives, springs, beams, shafts, bolt connections, shaft connections, and many other things. The calculations support both imperial and metric units and are processed according to ANSI, ISO, DIN, BS, CSN, and Japanese standards. The sophisticated interaction with many 2D (AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, IntelliCAD, Ashlar Graphite, TurboCAD) and 3D (Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks) CAD systems allows the relevant drawing to be developed or 3D models to be inserted in a few seconds. MITCalc is developed in Microsoft Excel. It allows not only easy user-defined modifications and expansions but also mutual interconnection of the calculations, which is unique in the development of tailor-made complex calculations.

WingMaster wing designer is software for model airplane wing design. Specify camber and centerline sheeting of an airfoil along with hundreds of other features. WingMaster lets you produce any NACA 4-digit, 5-digit, or 6-series airfoil, or select from more than 300 airfoils in the airfoil library. Transfer drawings to DesignCAD, ModelCAD, or other CAD software using HPGL output.

IMO provides an efficient way to optimize complex 3D models, which originate from CAD/CAM/CAE systems and other sources, for use in the Internet. Key features: Highly complex optimization algorithms designed to maintain the visual aspects of the original object. Advanced visual support - all manipulations with optimization parameters are dynamically displayed in the 3D window. Batch and manual optimization. Ability to optimize separate parts and shapes of the model. Ability to edit models: vertex, edges or shapes editing modes are available. Import of the transformation hierarchy of models. Ability to publish models on the Web. Supported formats: import VRML 1.0, VRML97, DXF v.12; export VRML97; support for GZIP compression.

Internet Scene Assembler is a 3D/VRML authoring tool that facilitates the creation of interactive and dynamic applications such as distance training manuals, maintenance and support guides, and interactive product presentations. With ISA you can: create intelligent objects with animation, interactivity, and complex behavior; assemble 3D scenes with intelligent objects; create guided tours through 3D scenes. Supported formats: VRML 97; 2D images: GIF, JPG, PNG; sounds: WAV, MIDI.

Meshbox is the most productive way to manage and convert your 3D content. More than just a file converter, Meshbox is a powerful new tool for organizing your 3D content into searchable projects and sharable collections.

Batch utility program for AutoCAD 14 and 2000 users. Excellent for automatically printing hundreds of drawings in many directories. Also contains predefined script files and allows you to run your own script files on hundreds of drawings.

Internet Space Builder (ISB) is a user-friendly authoring tool that allows for the creation of 3D models for the Web. ISB's galleries contain more than 1,000 samples of textures, 3D-objects, scenes, landscapes, and pictures. Supported formats include the following: VRML 2.0; BMP, GIF, JPEG, and PNG; and import of 3D Studio and AutoCAD objects. The user canot save a scene with more then 1,400 faces, seven textures, two pictures, two movies, and two URLs. The limited libraries' contents include 62 textures, three pictures, two movies, 16 objects, 13 shapes, one scene, and only the basic background scheme.

DAZ Studio is a feature rich 3D figure posing and animation tool that enables users of any skill level to easily create stunning digital imagery. Whether youre a 3D newbie or an avid 3D artist, you'll find DAZ Studio is the perfect tool for designing unique digital art and animation with virtual people, animals, props, vehicles, backgrounds and more. Experience total creative freedom with DAZ Studio and express yourself in 3D like never before.Version 2.1.1.13 adds Quickstart Guide and new 3D Models.

Pdf2cad converts digital PDF drawings into the DXF format for import as scalable and editable objects in AutoCAD, UniGraphics, Microstation, and other CAD, CAM, and CNC systems. Accurate, fast, and robust, pdf2cad is ideal for organizations in architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing, who are storing and exchanging designs, schematics, floor-plans, and other technical drawings in the Adobe PDF file format. It does not transform scanned CAD drawings into CAD objects.Version 7 is a major new release which adds batch capabilities, so that you can convert multiple files or entire directories as easily as a single file.

Welcome to Lego Digital Designer, also known as LDD. With the free Digital Designer software you can build absolutely anything with virtual LEGO bricks right on your computer. Then you can buy the real bricks to build your creation online in Lego Factory, or you can print out an inventory of bricks and take it to any Legoland theme park or Lego Store. New in Version 2: Improved building experience, quicker brick selection, easier to connect bricks when building, new brick palette tool, more bricks, partly built models for easy start, new backgrounds, new UI, and more.

DAZ Studio is a feature rich 3D figure posing and animation tool that enables users of any skill level to easily create stunning digital imagery. Whether youre a 3D newbie or an avid 3D artist, you'll find DAZ Studio is the perfect tool for designing unique digital art and animation with virtual people, animals, props, vehicles, backgrounds and more. Experience total creative freedom with DAZ Studio and express yourself in 3D like never before. Version 1.8.0.10 updated Scripting and SDK documents and included support for new plug-ins.

Sweet Home 3D is aimed at people who wants to design their interior quickly. The user may draw the walls of his rooms upon the image of an existing plan, change the color of the walls, draw dimensions, drag and drop furniture in the plan from a catalog organized by categories (living room, kitchen...), in which he can import 3D models created by himself or downloaded from different web sites, change the size, the orientation and the elevation of each piece of furniture with the mouse, view the changes in the plan simultaneously in the 3D view, either from an aerial view point, or from a virtual visitor view point, and print the home plan and the 3D view. Sweet Home 3D is available in English, French and Brazilian Portuguese.

Blender is the open-source software for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, post-production, interactive creation and playback. It is available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License.Mostly a bug-fixing release, but it also adds a few new features like subsurface scattering (SSS) support and two new composite nodes. Version 2.45 includes unspecified updates.