AC3D for Mac OS X

[Andy]

I'm interested to hear from Mac users.

Do you think there would be a market for a Mac OS X version of AC3D?

Andy

[panchomill]

I actually use both Windows and Macintosh and the ability to transfer between both would be very beneficial.

[ppinter1]

I would definitely use an OS X version, at least as much as Windows.

Native mode (i.e. Cocoa based) would be ideal, although running under Apple's X-Windows kit would be welcome too.

AC3D Rawks!

[jason379]

I would use an OS X version.

[thomas van putten]

I would welcome an OS X version.

[TW-Yak]

I would buy a mac version tomorrow. I currently use one of the other 3D packages, and am happy with it, but a lot of our players and developers use AC3D, and I would love to be able to help out newbies with it.

Additionally, I would say there would be a very good demand for it from Mac Targetware players. The Mac folks already make up a disproportionate percentage of the Target Rabaul texture and terrain artists, but are held back in the 3D arena because there is no good 3D modeler for games at a reasonable price on the Mac. AC3D has all the features I look for when I evaluate 3D modelers for games, so I would have no problem recommending it to our Mac users.

After we start marketing Targetware (we're in Stealth Mode open beta right now), I'd be happy to run a poll on our forums, see how much interest there is among our mac users.

Keep up the good work!

[subotic]

Hi,

I just wanted to ask what the status on the OSX version is?

Thanks,
Ivan

[Cowboybebop]

I definately see a benefit to supporting a mac version of AC3d. This could draw in more people as well as those working on multi-platforms.

[madnutz]

I've been a user of AC3D for a while, but am primarily a Mac OS X user and would super-welcome a version 4 me!!!

[Andy]

Do you know if TCL/Tk requires the X server to be running under Mac OS X?

Andy

[Thaellin]

I'm pretty sure it doesn't.
-- Jeff

[wadesworld]

Andy,

No, I don't believe they require X11.

I'd like to volunteer some time to help you get a port going. I'll send you an email.

Wade

[cmsdengl]

Hi Andy

just got myself a powerbook G4 and I'd buy MacOS ac3d for it.

cheers

Dave

[Klax]

Please, please make a Mac version. I've been looking for a good 3D modeler for Mac. And a lot of people over at TW are making some great stuff with AC3D.

[Cowboybebop]

I am sick of Ms software and I'm returning to linux as more major software is supporting them, since Macos x is built off of unix I definately plan moving to that platform soon. The mac's hardware limitation is gone they had horrible fsb speeds and such but now you can get like a dual 2 gigz system with 1 gighz bus and on top of that your talking a 64 bit Risc processor and then a OS that can totally use it to it's fullest. And you have the conrtol of unix :shock: I'm definately going Mac real soon.

[fox]

Ppppppppplease!!! Do it!
I'm new to 3D modeling and I've been told that AC3D is a great tool.
I'd buy it... yesterday :)

[Andy]

View picture (http://www.ac3d.org/ac3d/forumpics/osx.jpg)

It still needs some work - but I assure you it's happening.

Please do not send email asking when it will be finished - I assure you that you will find out when it's ready.

Andy

[Cowboybebop]

Is it finished ? :twisted:

Seriously that mac gui is giving it a whole new flavor, looks as they say on the web 'sexy'. I was curious how big of a scene it would run with 8 gigs of pc3200(yes pc memory on mac :twisted:) ram ? How's the performance looking in comparision ? I have so many questions can I email them and you post a faq on the announcment forum ?

[m0k4t2]

View picture (http://www.ac3d.org/ac3d/forumpics/osx.jpg)

It still needs some work - but I assure you it's happening.

Please do not send email asking when it will be finished - I assure you that you will find out when it's ready.

Andy


Excellent. I was just going to ask about this. Hooray for the Search feature.

Actually, I'm surprised that you can't just recompile the Linux/X11 version for Darwin/OSX. Panther comes with a great X11 server already, and tcl, I believe.

[ppinter1]

Andy, you are the consummate programmer... from Amiga to OS X with stops in between for Windoze and Linux. Bravo!