3DCrafter

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3.8 3.8

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Version:

9.3.1620
Total Downloads:

549,213
Date Added:

Apr. 17, 2015
Price:

Free

File Size:

24.84MB
Downloads Last Week:

29
Platform:

Windows
Product ranking:

#27 in 3D Modeling Software

Editors' Review

by Download.com staff / February 27, 2009

This real-time, 3D-modeling and -animation tool offers everything you need to create complex models using either premade 3D primitives or object-building tools. The tutorials and example drawings make this program an excellent introduction to 3D modeling and animation. Although the complex array of features is what sets 3D Canvas apart, it may take some time to learn the tools' functionality when everything is new to you.

Luckily, the tutorials and help files are excellent. Starting a model is surprisingly easy. Simply drag one of the predefined primitives into the work space and begin by placing your object in a scene. You can paint 3D objects and animate their shapes and positions in real time, or record to an AVI video file for distributing your creation. The 3D Canvas interface is extremely intuitive, with objects and palettes conveniently accessible from clearly visible tabs and panels.

This freeware version of 3D Canvas is an excellent program with a multitude of varied features and plenty of things to play with.

Publisher's Description

From Amabilis Software:

3DCrafter is a real-time, 3D modeling, and animation tool that incorporates a drag-and-drop approach. Complex models can be constructed from simple 3D primitives or created using 3DCrafter shape-building tools. Creating an animated scene is as simple as positioning the objects within your scene for each point in time in your animation. 3DCrafter will ensure the resulting animation runs smoothly.

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"Getting better all the time"

Globalempire November 18, 2015 / Version: 3DCrafter 9.3.1620

2015-11-18 02:51:37 | By Globalempire

Pros

Comparatively easy to learn for beginners.
Good range of modeling tools.
Ongoing development with exciting new features
Complete package - modeling and animation.
Good integration with POVray for easy rendering

Cons

None that I can think of.

Summary

There are quite a lot of free or cheap 3D programs about. Unfortunately many of these are either difficult to learn (i.e. Blender) or don't contain all the features you need.

3D Crafter has been around for years and is now a very polished program. 9.3 is the latest version but version 10 is now in an advanced beta stage and promises a new modern interface and even more features. The developer is very quick to respond to problems and feature requests too.

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"Not as specific as I would like"

October 03, 2014 / Version: 3DCrafter 9.3

2014-10-03 22:26:41

Pros

The interface was powerful and it's possible to do a lot of different operations on objects.

Cons

I needed to have very specific calculations for my project and it's not very good with that.
Undo was really finicky so I had to totally start over all the time.
Sort of looked like it was from the 90s, not that there's anything wrong with that, but it felt odd

Summary

I'm trying to build something and need help a) tweaking how it looks because it's time consuming to make a model with cardboard if I need to redo everything multiple times, and b) knowing the lengths and widths of the materials for cutting and angle of placement. It just sort of has a WYSIWYG approach for object editing (which was confusing - didn't seem like anything ever went the way I thought it would). There are a few numerical adjustments, but it's not very intuitive or complete and didn't seem to work like I thought it would. There are no numerical entries for position so I couldn't be sure things were truly placed right next to each other. Also, the units were only meters, centimeters, and feet. I originally wanted to use inches, but had to change to centimeters. I think it'd be good if you weren't trying to build something like a building. It's better for conceptual shapes and things that can be eyeballed instead of measured, I think.

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"UNABLE TO EVER TRY WOULD NOT INSTALL NO MATTER WHAT"

nccherokee April 15, 2012 / Version: 3DCrafter 9.1.1 Build 1256

2012-04-15 10:31:22 | By nccherokee

Pros

None that I was ever able to try

Cons

I tried to install and kept getting the 91 error, tried to install with repair, uninstalled and reinstalled, nothing I did would let it work. I would not recommend wasting the time I have trying to get this program to work. Try another program because this one was a waste of a couple hours time just trying to get it to work.

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"Error 91 is a incomplete download."

gneatner March 22, 2012 / Version: 3DCrafter 9.1.1 Build 1256

2012-03-22 20:45:19 | By gneatner

Pros

Fairly compact for a CAD file and simple controls.

Cons

Could not run initially. Error 91 was an incomplete download. Downloaded again and installed with repair option. Welcome screen and start right up.

Summary

Download again and choose repair as your option instead of install.

I'm giving it 4 Stars only because I had to reload program a couple of time before I had a working copy.

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"could not even start it"

leo2ole November 22, 2011 / Version: 3DCrafter 9.1.1 Build 1256

2011-11-22 00:59:14 | By leo2ole

Pros

none that I can see

Cons

could not start : error 91 keeps coming. tried whatever they suggested on site and even more. not to avail

Summary

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"Easy to use"

hatter236 March 22, 2011 / Version: 3DCrafter 8.2.5 Build 1086

2011-03-22 18:05:59 | By hatter236

Pros

simple controls
easy to use interface
enough tools to make a good design

Cons

moving objects around is difficult
takes a while to learn it

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"basic modelling and export rendering with POV-RAY"

renderwerx March 16, 2011 / Version: 3DCrafter 8.2.5 Build 1086

2011-03-16 10:26:53 | By renderwerx

Pros

The GUI is essentially functional, but could be brightened up.
The context sensitive help tips however are great when getting started with 3D Crafter. The free version can export to Pov-Ray and then the 3D data can be rendered with Pov-Ray.

Cons

The material editor is very basic and if not, just not enough.
The modelling tools require strong attention, should this 3D software make it at some stage to the store-front.

Summary

The alternative 3D software available (free and ommercial)
make it hard for 3D Crafter Version 8.

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"I LOVE IT!"

lifebydesign June 13, 2010 / Version: 3D Canvas 8.1.7 Build 1418

2010-06-13 09:36:50 | By lifebydesign

Pros

I'm very new to 3D design and find this software VERY EASY to use. The tutorials are fantastic in that it allows you to actually practice using it as you read. i wish other design software I'd downloaded was this easy for a newbie.

Cons

As of yet, there is NOTHING I don't like about 3D Canvas. I'm excited about what I know I will be able to create with it. I'm very happy to have found the software (FREEWARE) here. Thank you for making it available!

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"3d modeling software"

ninjaturtle42 May 17, 2010 / Version: 3D Canvas 8.1.7 Build 1418

2010-05-17 07:44:51 | By ninjaturtle42

Pros

easy to use interface, not overly gaudy or strewn about your desktop

Cons

not very intuitive. The beginner artist is going to find it hard to just jump in and create.

Summary

Its good. though there are better out there most of them will drain your system for all its resources. 3D canvas isnt pretty but its certainly worth the time to learn it.

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"Multi-faceted 3d software with glitches."

SRCSusan February 26, 2010 / Version: 3D Canvas 7

2010-02-26 17:30:21 | By SRCSusan

Pros

Multi-faceted abilites to create 3d models.

Cons

Can't animate. When rendering background, only renders properly on layout mode. On animation, the background covers 1/12 of screen. Doesn't seem to be forum support, since they brought out 8. Its like renting when support isn't continued.

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Full Specifications

What's new in version 9.3.1620
Version 9.3 includes support for exporting to RenderMan format.

General
Publisher	Amabilis Software
Publisher web site	http://www.amabilis.com/
Release Date	April 17, 2015
Date Added	April 17, 2015
Version	9.3.1620

Category
Category	Graphic Design Software
Subcategory	3D Modeling Software

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows Vista/7/8
Additional Requirements	DirectX 9.0

Download Information
File Size	24.84MB
File Name	3DCrafter93.msi

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Total Downloads	549,213
Downloads Last Week	29

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License Model	Free
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Price	Free

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