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SaVi satellite constellation visualizer
Earth orbits and satellite coverage display in 3D on your laptop.
SaVi - simulate Starlink, Iridium, Globalstar, O3b, GPS, Galileo and other satellite constellations, modify them, or design your own. Requires Tcl/Tk and Unix libraries; 3D viewing option requires Geomview running on X Window. -
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FastLED
The FastLED library for colored LED animation on Arduino
FastLED is a fast, efficient, easy-to-use Arduino library for programming addressable LED strips and pixels such as WS2810, WS2811, LPD8806, Neopixel and more. FastLED is used by thousands of developers, in countless art and hobby projects, and in numerous commercial products. We build FastLED to help you get started faster, develop your code faster, and make your code run faster. FastLED supports popular LEDs including Neopixel, WS2801, WS2811, WS2812B, LPD8806, TM1809, and more. The library runs on a wide range of Arduino and compatible boards, including both AVR- and ARM- based microcontrollers. In addition to fast, efficient, compatible LED driver code, FastLED also provides features that get your animations up and running fast. -
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Engine_3D
A real-time 3D engine for DOS-talgics (see GLOBE_3D for new stuff !)
Engine_3D is a real-time 3D engine project grabbed from my old data. The entire 3D rendering is pure software: no OpenGL or the like, no 3D graphics card acceleration! And: Engine_3D is completely programmed in Ada. Some parts of the 3D engine, like the animated bump mapping, are still waiting to be ported to my newer 3D project, GLOBE_3D !... DOS and Linux versions available. Remarks for the DOS version: It is also a funny example of a game system almost fully in Ada, including sound driver, graphics driver, keyboard driver. The only things not in Ada there are the file system (MS-DOS), the 32-bit DOS extender (CWSDPMI) and the mouse driver. For running, I recommend DOSBox. For building from sources, you'll need the DJGPP compiler, which contains a version of GNAT - seems to be still updated as in June 2016 ! Mirror: https://github.com/zertovitch/engine-3d -
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FlightGear - Flight Simulator
FlightGear Flight Simulator: free open-source multiplatform flight sim
Founded in 1997, FlightGear is developed by a worldwide group of volunteers, brought together by a shared ambition to create the most realistic flight simulator possible that is free to use, modify and distribute. FlightGear is used all over the world by desktop flight simulator enthusiasts, for research in universities and for interactive exhibits in museums. FlightGear features more than 400 aircraft, a worldwide scenery database, a multi-player environment, detailed sky modelling, a flexible and open aircraft modelling system, varied networking options, multiple display support, a powerful scripting language and an open architecture. Best of all, being open-source, the simulator is owned by the community and everyone is encouraged to contribute. -
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TeXCAD
A simple LaTeX {picture} drawing tool
TeXCAD is a program for drawing or retouching {picture}s in LaTeX. It extends the original {picture} capabilities, even without any obligatory LaTeX package, class or style sheet. Core of TeXCAD is totally portable. A MS Windows version is available. More information on... https://texcad.sourceforge.io/ Alire crate: https://alire.ada.dev/crates/texcad Mirror: https://github.com/zertovitch/texcad -
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fileaxy
Fileaxy does file sync, de-duplication, image matching & bulk preview
Fileaxy is a file de-duplication, organization, synchronization, and bulk previewing tool which utilizes a new user interface for local file management. Using content hashing or machine vision algorithms, Fileaxy can detect identical files as well as similar names, images, videos, or fonts and correlate those to others based on naming conventions. Optionally integrates with ImageMagick, GraphicsMagick, FFmpeg, and Mac Sips file decoding with a simple button click. Fileaxy opens NO network connections and will NOT request passwords. Fileaxy uses NO 3rd party libraries or code. Read/write wear to SSDs and mechanical drives is minimized where possible. Runs with Java 8+ [https://adoptopenjdk.net] on Mac, Windows, and Linux distros. My goal is to have Fileaxy manage 2 million available and unavailable files and their relationships live in the UI. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Copyright 2013-2022 by Stephen Baber -
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KeyboardKit
KeyboardKit is a Swift library that helps you build custom keyboard
KeyboardKit helps you build custom keyboard extensions with Swift and SwiftUI. KeyboardKit is a Swift-based SDK that helps you build custom keyboard extensions with Swift and SwiftUI. It extends the native keyboard APIs and provides you with a lot of functionality. The KeyboardKit project is open-source and completely free. It's hosted at GitHub, which is where you find information, documentation, sample code, demo apps etc. KeyboardKit Pro is a license-based extension to KeyboardKit. It unlocks a bunch of pro features, like more locales, localized system keyboards, local and remote autocomplete etc. KeyboardKit comes with support for 50+ locales, with more being added over time. KeyboardKit has tools for customizing everything from keys, key behavior, layout, callout actions, audio & haptic feedback, colors and styling, autocomplete etc. The KeyboardKit app let you create keyboards directly on your iPhone and iPad. -
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Skim
A PDF Reader and Note-taker for OS X
Skim is a PDF reader and note-taker for OS X. It is designed to help you read and annotate scientific papers in PDF, but is also great for viewing any PDF file. Skim requires OS X 10.10 or higher. -
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Emoji for Python
emoji terminal output for Python
Emoji for Python. This project was inspired by kyokomi. The entire set of Emoji codes as defined by the Unicode consortium is supported in addition to a bunch of aliases. By default, only the official list is enabled but doing emoji.emojize(language='alias') enables both the full list and aliases. By default, the language is English (language='en') but also supported languages are Spanish ('es'), Portuguese ('pt'), Italian ('it'), French ('fr'), German ('de'). The utils/get-codes-from-unicode-consortium.py may help when updating unicode_codes.py but is not guaranteed to work. Generally speaking it scrapes a table on the Unicode Consortium's website with BeautifulSoup and prints the contents to stdout in a more useful format. -
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AV3DNavigator
Um simples software de navegação 3D, desenvolvido em Java.
Um simples software de navegação 3D, desenvolvido em Java. -
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Babylon.js
Open game and rendering engine packed into a JavaScript framework
Our mission is to create one of the most powerful, beautiful, and simple Web rendering engines in the world. Our passion is to make it completely open and free for everyone. We are artists, developers, creators, and dreamers and we want to make it as simple as possible to enable everyone to bring their ideas to life. With this new version of Babylon.js, we set out to make it even easier to develop with. From a ton of new tools, to improved workflows and features, new documentation and more, it is our sincere hope that Babylon.js 4.2 will make your development process faster and easier while unlocking new simple ways to work. The core focus of Babylon.js 4.2 has been around simplicity. While Babylon.js keeps its code-first approach, we’ve added many tools in the Inspector and enhanced the Node Material Editor to save time to developers and Tech Artists. With the Particle Editor, you can now create and configure particle systems with the click of the mouse. -
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Проект графического движка для создания 2D и 3D сцен. Базируется на функциях OpenGL, DirectX 9,10, вычислениях процессора (программный расчёт сцен).
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Hugin
Panorama photo stitcher
With Hugin you can assemble a mosaic of photographs into a complete immersive panorama, stitch any series of overlapping pictures and much more. -
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Cam View
Display up to two Windows DirectShow cameras simultaneously
This program can display up to two Windows DirectShow cameras. It is pretty lightweight because it uses direct access to DirectShow Windows API. Recomended "ball" test camera: https://sourceforge.net/projects/direct-show-demo-filters/ Alternative location (Penguin seems to crash): http://78.108.103.11/~fojtik/CamView/ -
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MasterASCII
A simple tool to convert your images into ASCII art.
A simple tool to convert your images into ASCII art. Supports JPG, PNG and GIF. Current in-development. -
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OmniGraffle Stencil for TRAK
Simple, pragmatic enterprise architecture for the mobile
Stencil for Omnigraffle drawing tool (Mac & iPad) to enable architecture description views to be created for the TRAK Enterprise Architecture Framework (available on Sourceforge via the trak, trakmetamodel and trakviewpoints projects). Provides the set of shapes and connectors needed to create TRAK views to describe the enterprise, concepts, systems and how they're procured. Using the stencil in conjunction with the defining TRAK documents you can be up and creating architecture description in minutes. When used with OmniGraffle Pro it also provides the attributes for each object to capture extra information. When used on the iPad and with OmniGraffle on the Mac this information is preserved. This project is the master source of the stencil which is also distributed via OmniGraffle and Graffletopia. (Visio equivalent for TRAK at https://sf.net/p/trakforvisio) -
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FreeCAD
a parametric 3D CAD modeler
This is an official mirror of FreeCAD. Code and release files are primarily hosted on https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD and mirrored here. FreeCAD is a general purpose feature-based, parametric 3D modeler for CAD, MCAD, CAx, CAE and PLM, aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits a wider range of uses in engineering, such as architecture or other engineering specialties. It is 100% Open Source and extremely modular, allowing for very advanced extension and customization. FreeCAD is based on OpenCasCade, a powerful geometry kernel, features an Open Inventor-compliant 3D scene representation model provided by the Coin 3D library, and a broad Python API. The interface is built with Qt. FreeCAD runs exactly the same way on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux platforms. -
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React Three Fiber
A React renderer for Three.js
Build your scene declaratively with re-usable, self-contained components that react to state, are readily interactive, and can tap into React's ecosystem. There is no hard dependency on a particular three.js version, it does not wrap or duplicate a single three.js class. It merely expresses three.js in JSX, <mesh /> becomes new THREE.Mesh(), and that happens dynamically. There is no additional overhead. Components participate in a unified render loop outside of React. It outperforms three.js at scale due to React's scheduling abilities.Y ou need to be versed in both React and three.js before rushing into this. If you are unsure about React consult the official React docs, especially the section about hooks. -
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PaintBrutsch
Ein Malprogramm, das selbst Microsoft gefallen dürfte
Ein Malprogramm, ähnlich dem Paint von Windows 95 bis Windows XP, das sogar noch unter den neuesten Windowsverionen läuft mit einigen erweiterten Funktionen, wie Kontrast und Farbreduktion, zum Editieren von einfachen Ikonen und Kursoren geeignet, kein Fotoshop! -
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C3D is a command-line tool for converting 3D images between common file formats. The tool also includes a growing list of commands for image manipulation, such as thresholding and resampling.
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Primal Form is a 3D Modeling package allowing the user to quickly build 3D objects. It sports a simple user interface inspired by Nichimen's N-World.
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Octave Forge
A collection of packages providing extra functionality for GNU Octave
Octave Forge is a central location for collaborative development of packages for GNU Octave. The Octave Forge packages expand Octave's core functionality by providing field specific features via Octave's package system. See https://octave.sourceforge.io/packages.php for a list of all available packages. GNU Octave is a high-level interpreted language, primarily intended for numerical computations. It provides capabilities for the numerical solution of linear and nonlinear problems, and for performing other numerical experiments. It also provides extensive graphics capabilities for data visualization and manipulation. Octave is normally used through its interactive command line interface, but it can also be used to write non-interactive programs. The Octave language is quite similar to Matlab so that most programs are easily portable. Refer to https://www.octave.org for more information. -
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Irrlicht Engine
3D Engine c++
The Irrlicht Engine is an open source high performance realtime 3D engine written and usable in C++. It is completely cross-platform, using D3D, OpenGL and its own software renderers. -
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Blockbench
Blockbench - A low poly 3D model editor
Blockbench is a free, modern model editor for low-poly and boxy models with pixel art textures. Models can be exported into standardized formats, to be shared, rendered, 3D-printed, or used in game engines. There are also multiple dedicated formats for Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition with format-specific features. Blockbench features a modern and intuitive UI, plugin support and innovative features. It is the industry standard for creating custom 3D models for the Minecraft Marketplace. To launch Blockbench from source, you can clone the repository, navigate to the correct branch and launch the program in development mode using the instructions below. If you just want to use the latest version, please download the app from the website. Blockbench puts all the tools at your disposal to make the creation process of low-poly models as easy as possible. Use cuboids to get that Minecraft aesthetic, or create complex low-poly shapes using the mesh modeling tools! -
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gowitness
Golang, web screenshot utility using Chrome Headless
A golang, web screenshot utility using Chrome Headless. gowitness is a website screenshot utility written in Golang, that uses Chrome Headless to generate screenshots of web interfaces using the command line, with a handy report viewer to process results. Both Linux and macOS is supported, with Windows support mostly working. Inspiration for gowitness comes from Eyewitness. If you are looking for something with lots of extra features, be sure to check it out along with these other projects. For installation information and other documentation, please refer to the wiki. The primary of purpose that gowitness serves is to take screenshots of websites and do that well. As such, gowitness has many ways to be told how to take a screenshot. By default, gowitness will store screenshots in a screenshots/ directory in the path where gowitness is being run from. It will also store all of the preflight information (initial HTTP response which includes headers & TLS information).
Open Source Graphics Software Guide
Open source graphics software is a type of computer program that allows users to create and manipulate visual images on a computer. It can be used for a variety of purposes, including creating logos, illustrations, presentations and even 3D animations. Open source graphics software is different from proprietary or commercial graphics packages because it is licensed under an open-source license which allows anyone to obtain the source code and freely modify it as they wish. This means that users are able to customize their own version of the software by adding features or editing existing code.
The most popular type of open source graphic software is GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program). This free software is available from numerous sources on the internet and has many functions such as drawing tools, color correcting tools, image transformations, filters and plug-ins for added functionality. Other popular types of open source graphic packages include Inkscape (vector drawing), Krita (creating digital paintings) and Blender (3D modeling). All these programs are easy to use with simple interfaces – making them ideal for both amateur artists getting started with digital art as well as more experienced professionals looking for cost effective solutions.
In addition to the native features built into each program there are also many third-party resources available online from tutorials to plugins which add additional functions to your imagery projects - increasing its effectiveness no matter what you're producing. And its cross platform capabilities make this type of graphic software available on virtually any device running Windows or Mac operating systems.
Open source graphics software gives designers freedom in what they create without having restrictions in design elements due to licensing fees associated with expensive proprietary programs such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop – thus making it easier truly craft unique pieces without worry about copyright infringement laws found with some other programs out there.
What Features Does Open Source Graphics Software Provide?
- Rendering: Rendering is the process of producing a graphical representation of an image or design. Open source graphics software typically offers several rendering options, such as ray tracing and scanline algorithms, which allow users to produce photorealistic images and intricate designs.
- 2D/3D Support: Most open source graphics packages offer support for both 2D and 3D graphic creation. This includes tools for creating shapes, textures, and objects in both dimensions that can then be manipulated or combined with other elements.
- Texturing: Texturing allows users to detail the surface of a 3d model by adding colors and patterns to it. Open source graphics packages often provide layers and filters for texturizing surfaces as well as tools that enable more advanced techniques such as displacement mapping.
- Lighting simulation: Light sources can be added to 3d scenes simulated within open source software in order to create realistic lighting effects like shadows, highlights, reflections, etc. Users are able to adjust parameters such as brightness levels and color temperature in order to achieve the desired look.
- Animation Tools: Many open source graphics packages feature animation tools that allow users to control aspects such as timing, transitions between frames, camera movements, etc., enabling them to create short videos or presentations with ease.
- Interface Customization: Open source software usually provides a wide range of customization options when it comes to its user interface - from changing its layout according to personal preferences all the way up to scripting custom commands for automating operations or tasks related with the use of the program itself.
Different Types of Open Source Graphics Software
- Vector Graphics Editors: This type of software allows users to create, modify, and save images in vector file format. These files are 'resolution independent' and can be scaled up or down without losing quality. They often include tools for drawing shapes, lines, 3D objects, importing/exporting of other image file formats, layers support, text manipulation and more.
- Photo Editing Software: This kind of open source software is used to manipulate photographic images by applying effects and filters. It provides a vast range of editing capabilities that may include straightening photos, changing colors or contrast levels, removing red-eye or blemishes from a photo's face. It also supports batch processing for quickly editing multiple photos at once.
- Raster Graphics Software: This type of software enables users to edit bitmap images such as.JPGs and.PNGs with functions like color correction and retouching tools. Users can also adjust contrast levels and even perform basic masking operations such as transparency adjustment with this type of software.
- Digital Illustration Software: This kind of open source graphics programs offer an array of advanced painting tools designed specifically for digital illustration. They come equipped with layered canvas support so that users can build up their artwork similar to traditional painting techniques but on the computer screen instead. Brush customization options are common as well as panning/zooming features - features oftentimes found only in professional grade applications like Photoshop/Illustrator but provided here in an open source package.
What Are the Advantages Provided by Open Source Graphics Software?
Open source graphics software (OSGS) provides many advantages over proprietary software. Here are just a few of the benefits OSGS offers:
- Cost Effective: OSGS is usually free or available at a much lower cost than proprietary alternatives, making it an attractive option for those who want to create professional-looking visuals without breaking the bank.
- More Flexibility: Many OSGS programs offer more flexibility with different settings and customization options than their paid counterparts, making them ideal for projects that require unique visual elements.
- No Brand Limitations: Using open source software can be helpful when designing projects that need to remain brand-neutral or follow specific creative guidelines since there is no obligation to use any specific program from one particular company.
- Multiple Platform Availability: Most open source graphic tools are available on multiple platforms, allowing users to access their work from any device or computer system they choose.
- Easy Distribution & Collaboration: Since most open source programs are free and do not require registration, anyone can quickly and easily download the same version of the program and collaborate on projects together without having to worry about shared licensing fees.
- Supportive Community: Open source programs have vibrant online communities made up of fellow users where you can get answers to your questions and find advice on how best to use the software for your purposes. Additionally, many developers are members of these communities; so if you ever need help, chances are good someone will be able to lend a hand.
Types of Users That Use Open Source Graphics Software
- Graphic Designers: Professionals who use open source graphics software to create designs for logos, webpages, advertisements, and other graphics.
- Artists: Individuals who use open source graphics software to create artwork or digital drawings.
- Image Editors: People who modify existing images or graphical elements using open source graphics software.
- 3D Modelers: Creators of 3-dimensional objects using open source graphics software.
- Animators: Professionals or hobbyists that produce animations with the help of open source graphics software.
- Video Game Developers: Programmers who rely on open source graphics software to develop video games with detailed visuals and animation sequences.
- News Media Production & Journalism Teams: Journalists and media professionals who use open source graphics software for news reports and other broadcast media production workflows.
- Web Designers & Developers: Technology experts that utilize open source graphics software to design websites, applications, widgets etc., with high quality visuals.
- Academics & Researchers:Students and scientists conducting research that requires specialized visualization techniques supported by open source graphic programs like 3D modeling and computer aided design (CAD).
How Much Does Open Source Graphics Software Cost?
Open source graphics software is completely free to use and doesn't require any payment. Open source software is made freely available by its developers who are often volunteers. Many well-known open source programs, such as GIMP, Inkscape, and Krita offer powerful features that can rival commercial products like Adobe Photoshop but without the hefty price tag.
Most of the time you can simply download an open source program straight from the internet for no cost at all. Some may even include additional resources like tutorials or utilities that can help you get started using them quickly and easily with little technical knowledge required. The only cost associated with using open source graphics software would be in terms of your own time as most programs don't have customer support teams available for help when problems arise.
What Software Does Open Source Graphics Software Integrate With?
Open source graphics software can integrate with a variety of different types of software, including drawing and illustration programs, photo and image editors, animation tools, web design applications, desktop publishing packages, and 3D modelling software. Each type of software offers its own set of features that can be used in combination with open source graphics tools in order to create more complex visuals. For example, an artist may use the vector-based drawing capabilities of a program like Inkscape to create illustrations while also utilizing a digital painting tool such as Krita to apply textures or shading. Similarly, someone creating 3D animations could use specialized animation software combined with free 3D modeling suites such as Blender in order to bring their designs to life.
What Are the Trends Relating to Open Source Graphics Software?
- Increased Adoption: Open source graphics software is increasingly being adopted by a wide range of individuals and organizations for both personal and professional purposes. This is due to the fact that more people are recognizing the benefits of open source software, such as its affordability, flexibility and robustness.
- Improved Accessibility: Open source graphics software is becoming increasingly accessible due to the growing number of platforms and tools that support it. This has enabled more people to use open source software, regardless of their experience level or technological capability.
- Expanded Functionality: Open source graphics software is evolving rapidly, with new features and tools being added regularly. This means that users can now perform a wide range of tasks with open source software, from basic photo editing to complex 3D modeling.
- Growing Community Support: The open source community has grown significantly in recent years, with large numbers of developers working together to improve existing tools and create new ones. This has led to an increase in the quality and quantity of open source software available.
- Increased Investment: Open source graphics software is also attracting more investment from major tech companies, which are investing heavily in projects related to open source graphics software. This is helping to ensure that open source software remains competitive with proprietary alternatives.
How Users Can Get Started With Open Source Graphics Software
- Getting started with open source graphics software can be a great way to learn the basics of graphic design or illustration. To get started, the first thing you’ll need is to download a program compatible with your computer's operating system. There are many different choices available, such as Inkscape, GIMP and Krita, which can be found online. Once downloaded, familiarize yourself with the interface and settings by playing around with some of their tools.
- Next, select a project that you want to work on and gather any necessary images or materials needed for it. When ready to begin working, go through each of the tools in the program to become comfortable with how they work and how they fit into your project. Depending on what type of graphic you’re creating, there are several tutorials and webinars available online that will help guide you along the way.
- If needed for more advanced projects involving vector illustrations or photo editing/retouching, brush packs are available for free from many sources online as well as plugins that extend certain features in the application you're using – though these are typically not necessary until further along in development stages of your project. All in all open source graphics software provides an inexpensive platform for anyone looking to break into illustrating & graphic design or just wanting to create fun projects.