DRAWING  

Windows 2000 and XP only

Inkscape

   Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, or Xara X using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format. Supported SVG features include shapes, paths, text, markers, clones, alpha blending, transforms, gradients, patterns, and grouping. Inkscape also supports Creative Commons meta-data, node editing, layers, complex path operations, bitmap tracing, text-on-path, flowed text, direct XML editing, and more. It imports formats such as JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and others and exports PNG as well as multiple vector-based formats.

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Windows XP or older

Sodipodi

  Sodipodi is a vector-based drawing program, like CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator from the proprietary software world. It is free software, distributed under the terms of the Gnu General Public License, Version 2.

Sodipodi uses W3C SVG as its native file format. It is therefore a very useful tool for web designers.
 

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Windows XP or older

Serif
DrawPlus SE

  Serif DrawPlus SE is the FREE graphic design and drawing software that enables you to easily create stunning vector graphic images, bitmap graphics and web animations. With the FREE DrawPlus SE software tools you can easily design outstanding graphics, high-impact images and eye-catching animations with no previous experience!

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* For non-commercial use only

CorelDRAW
Graphics
Suite X4

   CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 lets you explore your creative ideas and turn them into outstanding results. Easy-to-use features make it fun to produce all kinds of projects: from T-shirts and posters, to presentations and reports. Built-in learning tools and tutorials let you learn as you go, and support for market-leading file formats means you can easily share your ideas. Plus, this all-in-one suite comes with a wealth of clipart and fonts to get you started. Whether you're interested in layout, photo editing or illustration you can do it with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4.


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  3D MODELLING  

All Windows versions supported

Blender

  Blender is the free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License.

Features:
Rigging, Modeling, Rendering, Shading, Animation, Unwrapping, Imaging and Compositing, Physics and Particles, Realtime 3D/Game Creation.

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Windows 2000 and above

Amabilis
3D Canvas

  3D Canvas is a real-time 3D modeling and animation tool that incorporates an intuitive drag-and-drop approach to 3D modeling. Complex models can be constructed from simple 3D primitives, or created using 3D Canvas' Object Building Tools. Modeling tools are provided to deform, sculpt, and paint 3D objects. Creating an animated scene is as simple as positioning the objects within your scene for each point in time in your animation. 3D Canvas will ensure that the resulting animation runs smoothly. Your animation can be stepped through a frame at a time, viewed in real-time, or recorded to a Video (AVI) file so that you can distribute your creation.

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Windows 2000 and above

Google
SketchUp

  Developed for the conceptual stages of design, Google SketchUp is a powerful yet easy-to-learn 3D software tool that combines a simple, yet robust tool-set with an intelligent drawing system that streamlines and simplifies 3D design. From simple to complex, conceptual to realistic, Google SketchUp enables you to build and modify 3D models quickly and easily. If you use Google Earth, Google SketchUp allows you to place your models using real-world coordinates and share them with the world using the Google 3D Warehouse.

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Windows XP or older

Serif
3DPlus 2

  If your images, and web animations have a tendency to look a little flat then you'll be amazed by what 3DPlus 2 can do! This easy-to-use software allows you to produce stunning logos, dramatic headlines and awesome web animations. Packed full of resources, templates and wizards, 3DPlus 2 enables anyone to create fantastic 3D scenes and effects.

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  3D LANDSCAPES  

All Windows versions supported

DAZ
Bryce 5.5

  Create breathtaking realistic 3D landscapes and animations with DAZ 3D Bryce. The easy user interface simplifies the design process for a novice or the seasoned professional. Start out building or importing a landscape as impressive as the Grand Canyon. Populate it with buildings, people or any other object you create or from the extensive DAZ 3D library.

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  3D BUILDING DESIGN  

Windows 2000 and above

Cadsoft
Envisioneer
Express

  Looking for easy to use 3D Home Design
software but don't want to spend a bundle?
Envisioneer Express delivers the basic features you will need to tackle small design projects, or view models created in other popular design packages. And it is FREE!

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