AccuRender nXt

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The next AccuRender is under development. It is completely new technology and we need feedback from a wide range of users. Both professional renderers and designers that need an occasional killer image. To get started, just fill out this application. It is free. 

Status

Goals

The goals for the new AccuRender technology include:

• Much faster rendering speed. Our long-term goal has always been to make our rendering technology fast enough to "Design with the lights on"™. We believe the new core makes that now possible for many users.
• Improved ease of use. The AccuRender technology should not burden designers with having to understand rendering technology. The new AR makes big steps in that direction.
• More accurate images. For a designer it is important to both understand how a space or building will actually look and feel, and also have the rendering tools needed to show off a design "in the best light". Our goal is to make both easy for the designer. The new core takes another big step in that direction.
• Support for more platforms. Including AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, SketchUP, and IntelliCAD.
• AutoCAD 2007-2008 available now.
• SketchUP available now. 
• Rhino 4.0 SR3 available now.
• Revit 2008 available now.
• IntelliCAD coming later.

New technology

The main differences are:

• Optimized core engine runs 4-5 faster
• handles models on large sites much better
• better thread scheduling for multi-core machines
• Better image quality
• images are continually refined and updated until halted
• trade processing time for quality
• much better anti-aliasing
• better tone reproduction, more saturated colors
• more sophisticated shading algorithm-- much better materials
• Indirect lighting without radiosity
• can handle complex models with many polygons
• fewer artifacts
• no specialized modeling required
• New HDR sky source algorithm
• better analytical sky source
• Better interior day-lighting
• possible to do without special "daylight sources"
• New UI
• new material editor w/lighting and anti-aliasing
• source code provided for all UI

How to get involved... it is free!

The development process is expected to take many months. During this time, AccuRender nXt will be free to anyone who is willing to provide feedback. To get started, just fill out this application.