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From: zap@lysator.liu.se (Zap Andersson)
Newsgroups: comp.graphics
Subject: Re: Rendering/Ray Tracing Software for MS-DOS and Macs?
Keywords: ray tracing, rendering, MS-DOS, Macs, PD
Message-ID: <603@lysator.liu.se>
Date: 29 Apr 91 05:41:12 GMT
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hinkle@vim.brl.mil (Gerald Hinkle ) writes:


>Please forgive my typing- I'm stuck in EDit. (Don't ask! :-) )

>Recently, someone posted a request for info about (PD?) rendering and
>ray tracing programs for MS-DOS machines, and I believe someone else
>asked for similar programs for Macs.  I would be interested in that
>information as well.  I checked the FAQ post- no packages listed.

I think THIS is a great idea.

>Names of packages, features in brief, req'd hardware, and availability
>would be super.  Names and locations/dealers would be adequate for my
>"shopping".  In case it isn't obvious, I'm just starting in 3D graphics.

As for available software, I just "happen" :-) to know about a program
called "RayTracker", mostly because I wrote it :-)

However, RayTracker is a commercial rendering program available from
EMT AB/Inc/Ltd in Sweden/USA/U.K. and specialized in rendering models
from AutoCAD, and runs on PC and will be ported to most platforms
supporting AutoCAD. It has a easy-to-use graphical user interface,
advanced shading capabilities e.t.c. e.t.c....
 
Anyone want more info, I *could* post here, but since it is commercial
I'll probably get flamed to high heaven if I post some lengthy stuff
about oh-how-great it is, so for now, just let's say this:
 
   A) Anybody want info on the software, mail me at
         zap@lysator.liu.se
      or just reply to this message
   B) Check out the animations at the site tolsun.oulu.fi in
      /pub/rayscene/RayTracker

Happy hacking!

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