Tachyon is a versatile multiprocessor ray tracing system that can function as an independent program or a library in other applications.
Tachyon is a highly efficient multiprocessor ray tracing system that can function as a standalone software, or as a library within other programs. The project has been coded in C language and uses POSIX Threads and/or MPI for using multiple processors. It is also compatible with uniprocessor machines, making it a versatile option for users.
Tachyon supports almost any Unix-like system, Windows, and BeOS, as well as various embedded systems and high-end supercomputers. It is an easily portable software to new machines and offers seamless operations. Additionally, it is incredibly fast, using a range of ray tracing acceleration strategies to offer an excellent performance even in complex scenes with more than 100,000 objects.
This recent release of Tachyon has introduced several new features such as reduced memory usage for highly complex scenes, user-defined clipping planes, and improved texture management. Also, it comes with updated compilation targets and minor code cleanups to enhance its performance further.
Overall, Tachyon offers users a powerful tool for high-quality and fast rendering. It is an excellent software for professionals or any enthusiast looking to create renderings with complex scenes.
Tachyon supports almost any Unix-like system, Windows, and BeOS, as well as various embedded systems and high-end supercomputers. It is an easily portable software to new machines and offers seamless operations. Additionally, it is incredibly fast, using a range of ray tracing acceleration strategies to offer an excellent performance even in complex scenes with more than 100,000 objects.
This recent release of Tachyon has introduced several new features such as reduced memory usage for highly complex scenes, user-defined clipping planes, and improved texture management. Also, it comes with updated compilation targets and minor code cleanups to enhance its performance further.
Overall, Tachyon offers users a powerful tool for high-quality and fast rendering. It is an excellent software for professionals or any enthusiast looking to create renderings with complex scenes.
What's New
Version 0.97: N/A