Autodesk Alias Surface 2012

Autodesk Alias Surface industrial design software offers a full set of dynamic 3D modeling capabilities that enable designers to evolve concept models and scan data into high-quality and Class A production surfaces for Class-A surfacing.

Features:

Modeling Enhancements
Enhancements in Autodesk Alias 2012 3D product design software make it easier than ever to create accurate models with the Class-A surfaces your designs demand. In addition to enhancements to concept modeling tools, Alias 2012 offers multiple improvements to fine-tuning processes such as aligning surfaces, control vertices (CV) modification, and fillet creation that are key to technical surfacing and automotive design.

• Class-A quality with Revolve Surface.
• Planarize hulls across multiple surfaces.
• Context-sensitive CV modification at the hotspot.

Productivity Enhancements
Autodesk Alias 2012 3D product design software offers numerous productivity enhancements for the quick iteration of multiple design variations. Tools for fast draft surface creation, easy selection and trimming, and easier organization of large and complex models have significantly reduced the number of picks and clicks required in these everyday workflows.

• Drag-and-drop layer and object organization.
• Multi-regional selection when surface trimming.
• Improved multi-surface draft tool.

Visualization Enhancements
Tell the story of your product design in context with real-time, interactive 3D product visualizations. Autodesk Alias 2012 software features new geometric environments with built-in high dynamic range image (HDRI)-based lighting and reflections, making it easier than ever to create stunning product visualizations in realistic settings.

• New library environments.
• Full control of scene properties with Multi-lister.
• Easy-to-adjust texture options.

System Requirements:

Operating system: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional operating system, Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business operating system (SP2 or higher), or Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional operating system (SP3 or higher)

For general animation and rendering (typically fewer than 1,000 objects or 100,000 polygons):

• Intel® Pentium® 4 1.4 GHz or equivalent AMD® processor with SSE2 technology*
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• 2 GB swap space (4 GB recommended)**
• 3 GB free hard drive space
• Direct3D® 10 technology, Direct3D 9, or OpenGL-capable graphics card† (256 MB or higher video card memory, 1 GB or higher recommended)
• Three-button mouse with mouse driver software
• DVD-ROM drive††
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 8.0 internet browser or higher or Mozilla® Firefox® 3.0 internet browser or higher
• Internet connection for web downloads and Autodesk® Subscription-aware access