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General Software Discussion / Re: DAZ Bryce 5.5 now free (Windows and Mac versions).
« Last post by Carol Haynes on June 15, 2007, 05:09 PM »Nothing - it is a full version as far as I can tell - and they even supply some free graphics files to get you started. Version 6 has a few new features (and doesn't need full screen mode). I can't remember exactly what was new in version 6 though.
From the Bryce 6 help files:
Note I haven't reproduced all of it here - the first section (new features) in the list is a set of links to a lot more info in the help file.
From the Bryce 6 help files:
What's new in Bryce 6
What's New in Bryce 6?
Bryce 6 introduces the following new features:
o Random Replicate
o Image-Based Lighting added in Sky Lab
o Tool Tips added in main working window
o Ability to apply a texture to the moon
o Sky Library updated to allow multiple categories
o Ability to add and delete library categories from within the libraries
o Scroll bar added in libraries allowing more than 14 categories
o Thumbnail preview in libraries increased so more presets can be viewed
o New Brush Library added in Texture Editor
o Import of animations from DAZ|Studio
o Convert Boolean Group to Mesh
o Ability to import and export 16-Bit Terrain images to take advantage of the internal 16-Bit storage
o Main Working Window color scheme changed from blue to green
Other items updated/fixed:
o Proximity bug with metaballs and trees fixed for Bryce 6 metaballs (Bryce 5 metaballs cannot inherit the fix)
o Top file menu no longer permanently hidden
o Grouped trees added to the Objects Library no longer crash Bryce when imported into the library or loaded into the scene
o Macintosh permissions problems fixed
o Multi-Processor support completed
o Increased stability in OpenGL mode when opening files or moving objects
o Increased stability when importing DXF meshes
o Improved stability when importing via DAZ|Studio
o Improved memory management when importing Poser/DAZ|Studio figures with textures
Bryce 6.1 updated/fixed:
o Introduced a new IBL algorithm, added a Roller Ball to rotate the HDRI, and added Linear and Squared falloff options
o Improved performance of the Network Renderer
o Stability increased
o Mac Intel compatibility added
o Nano-Preview reflects IBL settings
o Mac now imports textures from DAZ|Studio correctly and imports in general improved
o Can now keyframe Materials
o Collision Detection added in the Multi-Replicate feature
o Library titles and descriptions now allow additional text to be added to accommodate the larger library preview size
Copyright © 2005-2007, DAZ Productions
Bryce 6 introduces the following new features:
o Random Replicate
o Image-Based Lighting added in Sky Lab
o Tool Tips added in main working window
o Ability to apply a texture to the moon
o Sky Library updated to allow multiple categories
o Ability to add and delete library categories from within the libraries
o Scroll bar added in libraries allowing more than 14 categories
o Thumbnail preview in libraries increased so more presets can be viewed
o New Brush Library added in Texture Editor
o Import of animations from DAZ|Studio
o Convert Boolean Group to Mesh
o Ability to import and export 16-Bit Terrain images to take advantage of the internal 16-Bit storage
o Main Working Window color scheme changed from blue to green
Other items updated/fixed:
o Proximity bug with metaballs and trees fixed for Bryce 6 metaballs (Bryce 5 metaballs cannot inherit the fix)
o Top file menu no longer permanently hidden
o Grouped trees added to the Objects Library no longer crash Bryce when imported into the library or loaded into the scene
o Macintosh permissions problems fixed
o Multi-Processor support completed
o Increased stability in OpenGL mode when opening files or moving objects
o Increased stability when importing DXF meshes
o Improved stability when importing via DAZ|Studio
o Improved memory management when importing Poser/DAZ|Studio figures with textures
Bryce 6.1 updated/fixed:
o Introduced a new IBL algorithm, added a Roller Ball to rotate the HDRI, and added Linear and Squared falloff options
o Improved performance of the Network Renderer
o Stability increased
o Mac Intel compatibility added
o Nano-Preview reflects IBL settings
o Mac now imports textures from DAZ|Studio correctly and imports in general improved
o Can now keyframe Materials
o Collision Detection added in the Multi-Replicate feature
o Library titles and descriptions now allow additional text to be added to accommodate the larger library preview size
Copyright © 2005-2007, DAZ Productions
Note I haven't reproduced all of it here - the first section (new features) in the list is a set of links to a lot more info in the help file.
