TurnTool Studio
TurnTool Studio is the solution for individuals or companies with the need to make 3D content but lack the 3D modeling skills. TurnTool Studio is an invaluable tool of communication when it comes to discussing designs of physical objects such as packaging.
Read more and download the demo.
Amazing Value TurnToolBox Campaign Offer
Until september 18th you can get the TurnToolBox, 6-month version for only USD 990,-/EUR 840,-.
The 6-month version works like the full version, but is time limited to 6 months. TNT files created will have no logo floating over the scene and you are free to make as many TNT files you like for as many clients you like, for a full half-year (files created are NOT time limited).
When the 6 months have passed, you can upgrade to the full version for only the difference in price between the two. That means, after 6 months you can buy TurnToolBox, full version for only USD 3710,-/EUR 3150,-.
This is the ideal way to get started using TurnTool in an inexpensive and easy way. Don't miss it, visit the
ordering section now!
Dansk Arkitektur Center (Danish Center of Architecture)
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The Danish Center of Architecture (DAC) has joined forces with TurnTool ApS to advance the use of real time 3D for architecture in Denmark. This spring, DAC hosted the exhibition "Futures to Come" - An exhibition about future architectural constructions in real time 3D. It expands the idea of walking around in future buildings in a real time 3D studio, and the audience experiences why 3D projecting has already won the struggle for the future.
Experience a temporary TurnTool visualization of DAC's conference center here.
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TurnTool User Forum
A new TurnTool User Forum is now online. It is considerably less sucking and much more user friendly and feature rich than the old one. We hope the new forum will make a lot more people contribute with showing their work, feedback, questions and answers. Check it out
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Iraq in 3D
In cooperation with the online news website www.jp.dk, TurnTool ApS has created a model of Iraq. This model of 'Iraq In 3D' features the land of Iraq in full interactive 3D and was meant as a illustration of the conflict for educational purposes. Once loaded it is possible to move around the scene with your mouse and click on the names of the cities to go there.
The scene was online throughout the conflict and more than 90000 people have seen 'Iraq in 3D'. Check it out on www.jp.dk
The "3D-View" home sale concept
Rationel, maker of windows and doors has joined the 3D home selling concept, which allows sellers to present their homes in a unique way.
While walking around the house, you can now equip the house with different windows from Rationel. More and more Danish home-sellers use this opportunity to show their homes to potential buyers in real time 3D on the Internet.
Here are some of the houses currently for sale: www.turntool.com/home
Other News
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TurnTool has relocated to more spacious facilities in Mejlgade, downtown Aarhus
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Read the updated review on 3D-test (French)
TurnTool v2.09 Introduces New Features:
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Triangle strips optimize both file size and rendering speed
This can reduce the file size as much as 4-30% of files with a high polygon count and improve the rendering speed as much as 30%.
Use the "Optimize For" combo box in the TurnToolBox to configure the way you wish to optimize your scene.
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Real time antialiasing now on ATI Graphics Cards
The TurnTool Viewer now initializes the realtime antialiasing feature found on newer ATI graphics cards.
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Wire frame support
It is now possible to export materials having the Wireframe property enabled to the TNT file. This will as expected cause TurnTool to render the polygons wireframed. It is also possible to press Shift+F3 to switch the entire screne to wireframe rendering.
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True "Visibility Track" Support
TurnTool now feature full support for the visibility track inside max. Use the visibility track when you wish to change the opacity of a single object, while other objects with the same material isn't affected.
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HTML panel in Toolbox
Customize HTML output from Max before export for easy configuration.
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Runtime Help Menu
You can now press "Shift + F1" while running TurnTool to evoke the runtime help menu. This will give you an overview of the keyboard commands that are available to help you control and find the problems with your scene.
It is always recommended to update to the newest version of the TurnToolBox (v2.09).
This is free, so it's time to hit those upgrade buttons folks.
Update TurnToolBox now.
When installing the TurnToolBox, the TurnTool Viewer is updated as well. If you wish to update the Viewer only, download it here: ViewerInstall.exe.
The TurnTool features are all fully documented in the
TurnTool Manual
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TurnTool Examples
Here are a few new examples, complete with source files. One of the most effective ways to learn new stuff is checking out other's stuff. Enjoy.
Keep on putting the space into Cyber Space
The TurnTool Team
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