Wings 3Dby lmemsm updated December 8, 2011
Wings 3D is an advanced subdivision modeler that is both powerful and easy to use. Software Details
Wings3D is a OpenSource polygon mesh modeler written in Erlang. It allows you to intuitively build a 3D mesh and even assign materials to it. Wings 3D offers a wide range of modeling tools, a customizable interface, support for lights and materials, and a built-in AutoUV mapping facility.
More documentation on it available at: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Wings_3D/User_Manual
Requirements
Operating systems: Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, BSD, other Unix systems with OpenGL or MESA support
Screen libraries: Mesa, SDL
Reviews
Wings 3D is an advance modeler that is both powerful and easy to use. I chose this application because of my interest with Blender, another open source software application for 3D modeling. I was wondering if there was another application available and easier than Blender. The answer was yes. With 4,817 downloads this week alone this application caught my eye. When I opened the application it had a similar look to Blender. The application windows are movable and can be placed anywhere on the canvas. Cameras can be mover in the middle of your operation. Another important function is the aim function. Hot keys are easily found on the Help menu. Although this program is modeling only, I found it useful and a great way to teach students modeling before teaching animation.