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Description
Horde3D is a compact open-source 3D rendering engine designed to deliver impressive visual effects characteristic of next-generation gaming while maintaining a lightweight and clean conceptual framework. Its user-friendly interface can be utilized through nearly any programming language, making it especially adept at rendering extensive crowds of animated figures with high-quality graphics. The engine's complete scene graph and animation systems are tailored specifically for this purpose, ensuring efficiency in performance. To minimize call overhead, Horde3D focuses on maintaining smaller node hierarchies and leverages cached data to enhance the speed of animations. Additionally, the geometry is fine-tuned for optimal cache effectiveness, allowing for multiple levels of detail in models. It also supports vertex skinning and implements deferred shading techniques, which help decrease the number of draw calls in scenes that feature numerous light sources. Overall, Horde3D stands out as a versatile tool for developers seeking to push the boundaries of visual fidelity in their projects.
Description
Since its inception in 2001, OGRE has evolved into one of the most widely-used open-source graphics rendering engines, finding application across a variety of production projects, including but not limited to games, simulators, educational tools, interactive art, and scientific visualization. It is compatible with a range of operating systems such as Windows (all major versions), Linux, OSX, Android, iOS, Javascript (via Emscripten), Windows Phone (with support from Microsoft), and WinRT, while also being ported to the PS3 and Xbox 360 for various titles. OGRE is distributed under the MIT License, which allows for substantial freedom in use, provided that the license text is included when distributing any software that incorporates OGRE. To facilitate learning, OGRE offers a collection of introductory tutorials, alongside the comprehensive OGRE Manual and API documentation supplied by the development team. This makes it easier for new users to get started and for experienced developers to deepen their understanding of the engine's capabilities. With its robust support and extensive resources, OGRE continues to attract a diverse community of developers eager to create innovative applications.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Gazebo
Microsoft 365
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Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
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iPhone App
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Windows
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
The Horde3D Team
Country
Germany
Website
www.horde3d.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
OGRE
Founded
2001
Website
www.ogre3d.org