Realsoft 3D
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Realsoft 3D is a modeling and raytracing application created by Realsoft
Graphics Oy. Originally called Real 3D, it was developed for the Amiga
computer and later also for Linux
, Irix
, Mac OS X
and Microsoft Windows
.
It was initially written in 1983 on Commodore 64 by two Finnish brothers Juha and Vesa Meskanen. The development of Real 3D was really started in 1985, as Juha Meskanen started his studies at the Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Finland. Juha's brother Vesa joined the development and jumped out from his university career to start the Realsoft
company in 1989.
It used IFF
REAL for its objects.
It featured constructive solid geometry, support for smooth curved quadric surfaces and a ray-tracer for photo realistic rendering.
1.2 was released in 1990, was already distributed in several European countries.
1.3 was released early 1991.
1.4 was released in December 1991. It was the last version derived from the original Real3D design.
Despite of small version number increments, v1, v1.2 and v 1.3 were all major releases, with new manuals and packaging.
Version 2 was redesigned with a new source code base. It introduced ground breaking features - booleans, CSG primitives, b-spline curves, physically based animation simulation, morph based animation techniques and phenomenal rendered output. It took full advantage of the multi tasking abilities of the Amiga - allowing the user to continue editing a scene on another window while it rendered.
Microsoft Windows version was released in 1994.
It was the last version based on v2 architecture. Realsoft had started a new major development project around 1994. The project involved a complete software rewrite, new object oriented source code, platform independent design, modularity, and adoption of several other state-of–art development methods.
Amiga version 3.5, which is also the last version for this system, is now freely available by AmiKit.
It was released on multiple platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Linux and SGI Irix.
4.1 trial version was released in 2001-02-21. Retail version was released in 2001-05-25.
4.2 upgrade was released in 2001-07-19.
Linux (Intel, AMD) and SGI Irix
(MIPS) versions were released in 2001-07-24.
4.5 was released in 2002-10-23, which introduced for example caustics and global illumination rendering features. Linux version was released in 2002-11-03. Irix version of 4.5/SP1 (build 26.41b) was released in 2003-06-03.
It expanded the feature set in all program areas. It was also an important visual leap forward supporting full-color 32 bit icons.
Service pack 1 (5.1) for Windows was released in 2005-02-03.
Service Pack 2 (5.2) for Windows was released in 2005-10-02.
Service Pack 3 (5.3) for Windows was released in 2006-11-01. Mac OS X version was released in 2006-12-18.
Service Pack 4 (5.4) was released in 2007-05-01. Irix version was released in 2007-12-16.
Service pack 1 (6.1) for Windows was released in 2008-05-15.
Linux version was released in 2008-07-01.
Mac OS X version was released in 2008-11-11.
It was released on december 7th 2009 for 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows.
Realsoft
Realsoft Oy, was founded in 1989, by two Finnish brothers Juha Meskanen and Vesa Meskanen, to develop and market a product called Real 3D. Real 3D - nowadays known as Realsoft 3D - is a graphics software tool for production of high quality photorealistic graphics and animation.-Products:Real3D for...
Graphics Oy. Originally called Real 3D, it was developed for the Amiga
Amiga
The Amiga is a family of personal computers that was sold by Commodore in the 1980s and 1990s. The first model was launched in 1985 as a high-end home computer and became popular for its graphical, audio and multi-tasking abilities...
computer and later also for Linux
Linux
Linux is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds...
, Irix
IRIX
IRIX is a computer operating system developed by Silicon Graphics, Inc. to run natively on their 32- and 64-bit MIPS architecture workstations and servers. It was based on UNIX System V with BSD extensions. IRIX was the first operating system to include the XFS file system.The last major version...
, Mac OS X
Mac OS X
Mac OS X is a series of Unix-based operating systems and graphical user interfaces developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc. Since 2002, has been included with all new Macintosh computer systems...
and Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
.
It was initially written in 1983 on Commodore 64 by two Finnish brothers Juha and Vesa Meskanen. The development of Real 3D was really started in 1985, as Juha Meskanen started his studies at the Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Finland. Juha's brother Vesa joined the development and jumped out from his university career to start the Realsoft
Realsoft
Realsoft Oy, was founded in 1989, by two Finnish brothers Juha Meskanen and Vesa Meskanen, to develop and market a product called Real 3D. Real 3D - nowadays known as Realsoft 3D - is a graphics software tool for production of high quality photorealistic graphics and animation.-Products:Real3D for...
company in 1989.
Real 3D v1
The first commercial Real 3D version was released on Amiga.It used IFF
Interchange File Format
Interchange File Format , is a generic container file format originally introduced by the Electronic Arts company in 1985 in order to ease transfer of data between software produced by different companies....
REAL for its objects.
It featured constructive solid geometry, support for smooth curved quadric surfaces and a ray-tracer for photo realistic rendering.
1.2 was released in 1990, was already distributed in several European countries.
1.3 was released early 1991.
1.4 was released in December 1991. It was the last version derived from the original Real3D design.
Despite of small version number increments, v1, v1.2 and v 1.3 were all major releases, with new manuals and packaging.
Real 3D v2
It was released in 1993.Version 2 was redesigned with a new source code base. It introduced ground breaking features - booleans, CSG primitives, b-spline curves, physically based animation simulation, morph based animation techniques and phenomenal rendered output. It took full advantage of the multi tasking abilities of the Amiga - allowing the user to continue editing a scene on another window while it rendered.
Microsoft Windows version was released in 1994.
Real 3D v3
Version 3.5 was released in 1996.It was the last version based on v2 architecture. Realsoft had started a new major development project around 1994. The project involved a complete software rewrite, new object oriented source code, platform independent design, modularity, and adoption of several other state-of–art development methods.
Amiga version 3.5, which is also the last version for this system, is now freely available by AmiKit.
Realsoft 3D v4
Version 4 was released year 2000. Beginning with this release, Realsoft renamed the product to Realsoft 3D.It was released on multiple platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Linux and SGI Irix.
4.1 trial version was released in 2001-02-21. Retail version was released in 2001-05-25.
4.2 upgrade was released in 2001-07-19.
Linux (Intel, AMD) and SGI Irix
IRIX
IRIX is a computer operating system developed by Silicon Graphics, Inc. to run natively on their 32- and 64-bit MIPS architecture workstations and servers. It was based on UNIX System V with BSD extensions. IRIX was the first operating system to include the XFS file system.The last major version...
(MIPS) versions were released in 2001-07-24.
4.5 was released in 2002-10-23, which introduced for example caustics and global illumination rendering features. Linux version was released in 2002-11-03. Irix version of 4.5/SP1 (build 26.41b) was released in 2003-06-03.
Realsoft 3D v5
Windows version was released in 2004-11-15.It expanded the feature set in all program areas. It was also an important visual leap forward supporting full-color 32 bit icons.
Service pack 1 (5.1) for Windows was released in 2005-02-03.
Service Pack 2 (5.2) for Windows was released in 2005-10-02.
Service Pack 3 (5.3) for Windows was released in 2006-11-01. Mac OS X version was released in 2006-12-18.
Service Pack 4 (5.4) was released in 2007-05-01. Irix version was released in 2007-12-16.
Realsoft 3D v6
Windows version was released in 2007-12-18. It introduced powerful parametric tools for plant modeling and building construction. 64-bit platforms were supported.Service pack 1 (6.1) for Windows was released in 2008-05-15.
Linux version was released in 2008-07-01.
Mac OS X version was released in 2008-11-11.
Realsoft 3D v7
It was announced in 2008-12-13, with projected release date between 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2009.It was released on december 7th 2009 for 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows.