Curvy 3D free for 16th January

dazza101 · Post by **dazza101** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:05 pm

If you have any interest in the Curvy 3D v1.5 program, it is the giveaway-of-the-day at: http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/curvy-3d-15/

But, as the name suggests, only today - 16 th Jan.

synthsin75 · Post by **synthsin75** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:21 am

Now that's some 3D modeling that I may actually enjoy. Thanks for sharing that.

mkelley · Post by **mkelley** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:58 am

Why, may I ask, Wes?

Not that I have any time nowadays for any more 3D work, but I'm just curious as to why you think this would be more enjoyable than some other approach.

dueyftw · Post by **dueyftw** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:08 am

Downloaded it. Doesn't run, just crashes to a reboot.

Dale

dazza101 · Post by **dazza101** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:30 am

dueyftw wrote:Downloaded it. Doesn't run, just crashes to a reboot.

Dale

I'm sorry it didn't work. I was able to downloaded it, install the program, run the activation program and it works a treat (Win XP Pro, SP2, AMD Athlon X2 4400, 2GB ram, geforce 7900 GS)

Its a metaball modeller that generates 3d from drawing lines on each 3D plane. Very similar to ShapeShop - a freeware alternative that is developing nicely.

Oh well, I only mentioned it as it was free (briefly)...

mkelley · Post by **mkelley** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:17 am

A lot of people reported problems but it did install and run okay for me.

I've used TONS of 3D modelers and three or four based on similar principles to this, but I'll see (assuming I have anything approaching time) if it makes any sense to me. But it certainly didn't hurt to post the heads up here, so thanks.

synthsin75 · Post by **synthsin75** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:07 am

Mike,
Any 3D modeler that does away with hunting up 'extrude' and 'bevel' commands seems much more creative to me. I've tried my hand at several (3DSMax, Blender, etc), and just couldn't get past the very 'regimented' modeling. This creates 3D shapes based on contour lines drawn in each view. Much more free flowing and creative I think.

Duey,

I read all of the problems in the comments, so it got me wondering. So I uninstalled my working install and varied the install. And I got some of the screwy results some of those people did.

This seems to be the trick. Install and launch when it asks you to. Immediately close it, and run the 'Activate.exe'. Reopen and enjoy.