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2 Responses to “What 3d modelling program to use, if i need to model landscapes?”

1. 

   Jamie
   

   
   

   Im qualified in Autocad however theres no programs really suitable for landscaping max’s 3d is your best bet.

   try http://www.ideaspectrum.com
2. 

   Herbert
   

   
   

   Specific software for geology related mapping would be, for example, Rockworks:

   http://www.rockware.com/product/overview.php?id=164

   Quite expensive, but relatively inexpensive for a company.

   And MapInfo Professional is used extensively in geographical/geological statistical mapping, obviously.
   http://www.mapinfo.com/products/applications/mapping-and-analytical-applications/mapinfo-professional

   ArcGis is another professional option.

   Inexpensive options for geological mapping software include:
   Terrain Tools: http://www.softree.com/products/geo.htm
   GRASS: http://grass.itc.it/intro/general.php

   More general landscape modeling/rendering software:
   http://www.geomantics.com/ (Genesis IV)
   http://www.planetside.co.uk/terragen/ (Terragen, free)
   http://download.cnet.com/Bryce/3000-6677_4-10696716.html (Bryce 5.5, free, must register at daz website)

   The list goes on and on – have a look here for an exhaustive list:
   http://www.3dlinks.com/links.cfm?categoryid=1&subcategoryid=72&CFID=21972408&CFTOKEN=90627058

   A list of geo software can be found at:
   http://www.geologylinks.com/Software.html

   A list of open source GIS software:
   http://opensourcegis.org/

   Enjoy!

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