What is Genesis?
Genesis is a fully functional, realtime 3D editor for windows. It has many
unique features not found on other editors and is very intuitive to use.
3D objects can be loaded, edited, viewed and saved again to disk while enjoying
the luxury of realtime rendering. It also has a very powerful programming toolkit
for those who like to get their feet wet. The toolkit allows 3D applications or
plug-in tools for the editor to be written.
How do I download it?
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If you get a 'cannot connect' message or something similar, it is because the SimTel software
library (where Genesis resides) only allow a maximum of 165 ftp users at any one time. Keep trying or
better still use one of the mirror sites listed at the end of this page.
NB.Depending on how often these mirror sites are updated you might find that Genesis has not
yet filtered onto these.
Pssst! Want to see some realtime rendered pictures?
Each of these were rendered in realtime on a 60 Mhz Pentium;
Crane...
Aircraft Hanger...
Teapot...
V2 Rocket base
This picture shows the main screen elements.
How does it work?
The editor has many advanced tools which make creating complex shapes
a doddle. Here are some examples;
| An outline can be rotated about an axis |
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| One object can be subtracted from another |
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| An outline can be projected through a path in 3D space |
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Requirements:
Minimum: 386 (though not work it unless you have a maths copro), Windows 3.1, 8Mb memory, 20Mb Hard disk space (for win32s version, 10Mb for '95 version)
Recommended: Pentium, Windows 95, 16Mb memory, Fast graphics card (24 bit true colour)
Want to know more...
about the author and his silicon dreams
about programming for Genesis
about future development
about who to contact in my absence
There have been 
visitors to this
site since 20th August '96
Other sites where you can find Genesis
The author can be contacted at: spike@silicond.demon.co.uk
Copyright (c) Silicon Dream Ltd. 1994, 1995, 1996
Many thanks to Saul Markasie for designing the demo models, and Angus Cooke for taking care of my business during
my absence.
