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Quest3D 2.0 offers a whole range new interesting features for existing users. The user interface has been improved for easier control and new modules are available that offer complete new functionality to Quest3D.

Quest3D offers shadows in real-time and there is a new editor to paint objects like grass and trees onto the landscape. The sound system has also been improved for easier handling. The sound system now has better 3D performance and additional controls are available for modifying the pitch and panning of sounds.

New A.I. channels make things like path finding and logic much easier and the new array channel allows users to work with multiple objects easier than before. Also new is a more simple system for materials which allows sharing materials between objects.

The new interface has a far superior selection system which allows users to move multiple objects at once and edit materials of multiple objects at once. There is now support for aspect ratio in the editor and the interface has been cut down and simplified so it is easier to use.

Quest3D 2.0 comes with a new manual that functions as an introduction course for Quest3D rather than a reference manual. The manual has a top-bottom approach with several examples taken from real applications. The old reference style manual stays available as a digital document.

On this page you can read more about Quest3D 2.0. The actual release date has been set to the 30th of June 2003.

Backward Compatible
Quest3D 2.0 is backward compatible, this means that you can succesfully load projects from previous versions. Some channels that are replaced by improved versions are hidden and can only be activated by loading old projects. For new project you can use the improved components.

Different Editions
Quest3D will come in three different editions; Lite, Professional and Enterprise Edition. In the table below you are able to see the differences between the three editions. The "Non Commercial" edition of Quest3D no longer exists. This version has been replaced by a Quest3D Lite Edition, where commercial usage is also allowed.

Edition Lite Professional Enterprise
Channel Graph Editor Yes Yes Yes
Animation Editor Yes Yes Yes
Object Texturing Yes Yes Yes
Customizable Interface Yes Yes Yes
Texture Lighting Yes Yes Yes
Material Manager Yes Yes Yes
Cloth & Morphing Yes Yes Yes
ActiveX Control Yes Yes Yes
Templates Yes Yes Yes
Logic & Control Yes Yes Yes
Animation & Timing Yes Yes Yes
Collision Response Yes Yes Yes
Dynamics Yes Yes Yes
Skinning & Motion Blending Yes Yes Yes
Sound (with 3D & MP3 support) Yes Yes Yes
Particle System Yes Yes Yes
Operators & Expression Yes Yes Yes
Publish for viewer Yes Yes Yes
Publish for web site Yes Yes Yes
Publish to ScreenSaver installer Yes Yes Yes
Publish to WinAmp plugin installer Yes Yes Yes
Publish to stand alone executable Yes Yes
Publish to installer executable Yes Yes
Printed Manual with Tutorials Yes Yes
CD-ROM with software Yes Yes
Un-branded viewer* Yes Yes
Arrays N/A*** Yes Yes
Database Connectivity** Add-On Add-On Yes
Networking** Add-On Add-On Yes
Shadows** Add-On Yes Yes
Crowd Rendering** Add-On Yes Yes
Motion Planning & 3D Graph** Add-On Yes Yes
Finite State Machine** Yes Yes
Nature Painting** Add-On Yes Yes
Royalty Free Yes Yes Yes

* Quest3D Lite Edition will display a short banner before a project is started. The Professional and Enterprise Edition do not have this banner.

** These are add-on packages and can be purchased separately. Please see below for more information on the prices of these add-on packages.

*** Arrays are only available in the Professional and Enterprise Edition and not as add-on package for the Lite Edition.

Quest3D 2.0 Prices
The table below shows the prices of the different Quest3D 2.0 editions. Note that the prices have not been changed compared to Quest3D 1.x. The table also shows the prices if you are a Quest3D 1.x customer. The version upgrade discount ranges from 60% to 70%.
New customers 1.3 customers*
Quest3D Lite Edition $ 89 $ 39
Quest3D Professional Edition $ 749 $ 219
Quest3D Enterprise Edition $ 1999 $ 319
Database Add-on Package $ 899 No fee
Networking Add-on Package $ 799 $ 99

* If you have bought Quest3D after the 1st of March 2003, the version upgrade to Quest3D 2.0 will be for free. You will receive more information on how to upgrade automatically.

Add-On Packages
There are a number of add-on packages that can be purchased separately. The table below shows all the add-on packages that are available and the price. Please note that "Motion Planning, 3D Graph" and "Finite State Machine" is sold as a single package.

Shadows $ 59
Crowd Rendering $ 59
Motion Planning & 3D Graph $ 119
Finite State Machine
Nature Painting $ 119
Database Connectivity $ 899
Networking $ 799


Pre-order version and edition upgrade special
We have created a special price for all Quest3D 1.x Non Commercial customers who want to upgrade to Quest3D 2.0 Professional Edition. There is a special discount for customers who bought Quest3D 1.x before the 1st of March 2003, and for those who bough it after that date. This offer is valid until Quest3D 2.0 is released!

purchased Quest3D 1.3 before March 1st 2003* purchased Quest3D 1.3 after March 1st 2003*
Quest3D 1.x Non Commercial -> Quest3D 2.0 Professional Edition $ 699 $ 599 $ 660 $ 549
Quest3D 1.x Professional -> Quest3D 2.0 Enterprise Edition $ 1469 $ 999 $ 1250 $ 799

* Date you purchased Quest3D 1.x

You can already order this upgrade through our online shop!