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Caligari trueSpace now from Microsoft AND free
Gill Cleeren     Microsoft     July 27, 2008    

Some time ago, Microsoft acquired Caligari, creators of Caligari trueSpace, an 3D modelling tool. Perhaps not as known as 3D Studio Max or Maya, it's a very rich tool to create 3D spaces and models with.

I remember playing with trueSpace for the first time, many years ago (I think it was version 2 or 3) that I got free with a PCPlus magazine. Since then of course, the tool has matured and expanded quite a lot (quite logical).

And now, the really good news (and the reason I'm blogging about this...): a few days back, Microsoft made trueSpace 7.6 available for free AND it offers connection into Live Search Maps. Using this feature, you can create SUPER high resolution 3D models using trueSpace, then right from the environment upload the model into Live Search Maps as a collection item (source).

 

Here you can find a first tutorial on getting started with trueSpace and Virtual Earth. Enjoy!

 

  Posted on: Monday, July 28, 2008 12:25:23 AM (Romance Daylight Time, UTC+02:00)   |   Comments [1]
         
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:36:15 PM (Romance Daylight Time, UTC+02:00)
Microsoft suspended all development and support of trueSpace as of the 21st of May, 2009. No future plans are known for trueSpace and the Caligari web site is likely to be closed within five months of the above date. Any existing trueSpace owner, or curious member of the public, is urged to download all the latest patches, the free installer copy, all course tutorials, and all other material they might need before the site is finally closed.

An independent forum at -- http://www.tscommunity.co.cc/forum/index.php -- has been formed to continue the trueSpace community once the Caligari site closes.

Future development plans are in discussion amongst community members for a replacement or other options.
Michael
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9/7/2010   7:31:51 AM