#3D-Studio needs AutoCAD?
I have recently placed an international order for 3D-Studio (I live in
Belgium). I would like to use it mainly as renderer for animations which I
would incorporate in a Windows game (using the soon-to-be-released WinG
library). However, I received a fax from my dealer informing me that I need
AutoCAD in order to get 3D-Studio. Can someone please confirm this (AutoDesk,
Yost Group, Greg Pyros, anyone…)? I already have Inside 3D studio, which I
enjoy a lot (still reading) and it says on page 7 If you do not own AutoCAD,
this chapter will help you…. That seems to suggest 3D-Studio is a stand-alone
product. Frankly, Im confused.
Im a small developer, and spending around $3,000 for AutoCAD to be able to run
3D-Studio (also around $3,000) is a pretty heavy burden. I guess 3D-Studio is
worth it, but if I can spare an extra $3,000, who will blame me ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Raf