AddDepth 2.0. (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)

From: Macworld | Date: November 1, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

3-D Effects Software

PROS: Easy 3-D illustration; Wizard routines automate graphic design.

CONS: Limited drawing tools and rendering capabilities.

COMPANY: Ray Dream (415/960-0768).

LIST PRICE: $99.

MW Rating: ***

A simple program for creating three-dimensional type and graphics, AddDepth 2 automatically extrudes and bevels 3-D objects from 2-D outlines and builds text objects from both TrueType and Adobe Type 1 fonts.

You can manipulate objects, dress them up with colors and textures (Styles), adjust lighting and perspective for the composition, and print out the ...

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