All of the tools listed in this appendix are for Windows platforms. Some of the listed tools are also available for the Linux and Macintosh systems. Note that Torque 3D will be usable only as a server on Linux. For more information on Linux and Macintosh game development tools, see Tables C.1 and C.2.
Note
Quoted prices for tools and their websites are accurate at the time of this writing.
3D modeling Multiplatform: Windows, Linux, Irix, Sun Solaris, FreeBSD, or Mac OS X
Free software: Open Source/GPL
Table C.1 Linux Tool Sources on the Web
Table C.2 Macintosh Tool Sources on the Web
3D modeling
Supports Torque using exporter plug-in. Windows only.
INCLUDED ON COMPANION MEDIA
chUmbaLum sOft
http://www.swissquake.ch/chumbalum-soft
Image editing
Fully featured image processing, painting, and editing tool.
Free software: Open Source/GPL
INCLUDED ON COMPANION MEDIA
Text editing
Includes project and workspace features as well as macros.
IDE, Text editing & debugging
Includes project and workspace features. Specifically designed to work with Torque 3D.
INCLUDED ON COMPANION MEDIA
Audio editing and sound processing
Allows manual editing of sound files and conversion between many types.
$39.95
http://www.rmbsoft.com/sep.asp
Audio editing and sound processing
Allows manual editing of sound files, recording, and wave manipulation.
INCLUDED ON COMPANION MEDIA
http://audacity.sourceforge.net
3D UV texture-mapping utility
Allows users to completely remap the model textures of a Wavefront (obj) model.
INCLUDED ON COMPANION MEDIA
3D modeling
Popular commercial 3D modeling software for Windows.
$3,000 (Price is approximate—may vary according to reseller and discount eligibility.)
3D modeling—maps or levels
Hammer compatible CSG modeling tool. Also handles meshes and terrains.
$49.99
http://3dworldstudio.thegamecreators.com
Image editing
Popular fully featured image processing, painting, and editing tool.
$699
3D modeling and texturing
Paint textures directly onto 3D models.
$995.00
http://www.maxon.net/products/bodypaint-3d.html
Image editing
Fully featured image processing, painting, and editing tool.
$99.00
Image editing
Popular commercial paint program for Windows.
$279–$399 (Price varies—sometimes lower with special offers.)
3D UV texture-mapping utility
Fully featured commercial product targeted to professionals.
$795
http://www.righthemisphere.com
3D modeling
Popular commercial 3D modeling software for Windows.
$1,999 to $6,999 (Price depends on product set.)
3D animation editing
Fully featured commercial product with rendering and automated tools.
$249.99
3D modeling and texturing
Uses 3D pixels to create 3D objects much like a sculptor would, working with clay.
$489
18.222.184.200