Cheetah3D FAQs.

Where can I find Cheetah3D tutorials?

Cheetah3D comes with a number of tutorials which are accessed by the help menu when the application is running. These tutorials are a good introduction to 3d modelling and Cheetah3D. In addition to this we are currently working on more Cheetah3D tutorials which will appear on this site shortly. There are also some very good tutorials to be found on the official Cheetah3D forum and there is a training DVD.

Does Cheetah3D work with Google Sketchup?

Yes, there are many people who use Cheetah3D to render their sketchup models with some impressive results, but don't just take our word for it, have a look at Tim Danaher's site.

Does Cheetah3D work with Unity (the game development tool)?

Yes, Unity natively supports the Cheetah3D file format (.jas) More information on Cheetah3D & Unity.

What file types does Cheetah3D support?

Cheetah3D imports the following file types:- .3ds, .dxf, .fbx, .lwo, .obj, .sia, .stl, .jas.

You can export the following file types:- .3dmf, .3ds, .dxf, .fbx, .h (C header files), .obj, .mtl, .sia, .stl (binary and ASCII), .jas (binary and ASCI), .icns, all Quicktime supported codes.

Can I create Mac OS X icons with Cheetah3D?

Yes, Cheetah3D supports the Mac OS X icon file format (.icns).

Can I use my 3D motion controller with Cheetah3D?

Yes, Cheetah3D supports the 3DConnexion SpaceNavigator.