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Cheetah3D has just release a new version, version 5.5, that adds several new effects like instancing and and improved script support, but the big feature in this version is the new Particle System.

Now you can create not only fountains and waterfalls but also complex motion graphics and scene from nature, like swaying forests. Since the particle system supports instancing, it is now possible to render extremely complex scenes like jungles or hordes of aliens, something which would have previously resulted in hundreds of millions- or even billions- of polygons.

Since the new particle system is also scriptable, you can even create your own custom particle systems via an easy-to-learn Javascript API.

Available now for $149, or a $69 upgrade.

via Mac 3D Software for Modelling, Rendering and Animation – Cheetah3D, Latest News.

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Cheetah3D has just hit V5.1 with dozens of bugfixes and improvements, and a few very useful new features:

Version 5.1 finally also adds copy and paste of polygon, edge and point selections. A often requested feature which is a true time saver in daily work.

Also the memory usage of Cheetah3D has been optimized considerably. Especially large scene with many small objects load much faster (up to 10x) and consume up to 33% less memory.

The new node based material system also got some helpful enhancements. It is now possible to get a preview of all node types and not just the shading nodes. So intermediate results of the shading tree can be checked now.

Existing users can upgrade for $69, or buy new for $149.

via Mac 3D Software for Modelling, Rendering and Animation – Cheetah3D, Latest News.

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A new version of Cheetah3D is now out, boasting some new features in the material UI and multi-core support.

Version 5.0 adds a completely new node based material system which allows you to create stunning new materials just by drag and drop. Additionally, the render engine was optimized to efficiently handle up to 16 CPU cores.The modeling tools have been extended by a new bevel tool and a bend modifier, and basic export to the Collada file format has been added. Cheetah3D 5.0 now also supports pivot points. Last but not least, Cheetah3D offers many small UI enhancements which accelerate daily work and a new German localization.

You can buy it for a mere $149, or upgrade for $69.  See the full list of new features after the break.

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