form•Z

Actual version form•Z 8.6
Producer: AutoDesSys
Basic description: AutoDesSys has created the standard for 3D modeling software since 1991. Regardless of your application, form·Z creates accurate, photo realistic 3D models at a variety of product levels.
Language versions: EN
Native file format:

form Z

The new form•Z 8 boasts incredible new features such as subdivision surface modeling, advanced real-time shading, and more! bonzai3d is now form•Z jr, and form•Z free is free for all!.

Minimal System Requirements for form•Z 8.6:

Operating System:
- Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (Pro, Enterprise), Windows 7 (Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, Home Premium) 64 bit
- Macintosh OS X 10.7.6, OS X 10.9.2
CPU:
Windows:Intel Core 2 Duo
Macintosh OS X: Intel processor
RAM:
Windows:1 GB
Macintosh OS X: 2 GB
Graphics Card:
Windows:1024x768 True Color, OpenGL version 3.2
Macintosh OS X: ATI Video Card, OpenGL version 3.2

form•Z variants

form•Z free
form•Z free is here! Now anyone can jump in and get started with 3D digital modeling and 3D printing! Quickly sketch your ideas and have them ready to prototype in no time. The perfect way to get started with form•Z. We are proud to announce that form•Z is free for all!.

Import: SKP, KMZ, DWG, DXF, DAE, OBJ, STL
Export: STL (3D printing)
form•Z jr
Formerly bonzai3d, form•Z jr. is a powerful, and intelligent form generating tool to explore design alternatives with advanced surface and solid modeling tools, NURBS creation, components, sun studies, and presentations. RenderZone is available for form•Z jr.

Import: SKP, KMZ, DWG, DXF, DAE, OBJ, SAT, STL
Export: DWG, DXF, SAT, DAE, STL (3D printing)
form•Z pro
form•Z pro is the full version ready to assist you with all of your 3d modeling needs. Animation, layout, and a customizable interface are all here. If you can imagine a form you can build it with form•Z pro. RenderZone rendering is available for form•Z pro.

Import: SKP, KMZ, DWG, DXF, DAE, OBJ, SAT, STEP, STL.
Export: DWG, DXF, SAT, STEP, DAE, STL (3D printing)
RenderZone
RenderZone allows you to create photorealistic renderings based on the LightWorks® rendering engine. It offers three levels of rendering: simple, z-buffer, and raytrace. A user can start developing the image of a 3D model at the simple level and gradually turn on features and render it at the most photorealistic level.