Strata Design 3D CX

Art is found in different forms and can be created with and out of anything, as long as it's expressing somethings. Computer application give enthusiasts the possibility to create 3D objects for pure fun, or to implement in bigger projects. A suitable example is Strata Design 3D CX and it comes with a decent amount of tools and rendering options, so you only need to get your imagination ready.

The application wants to make accommodation a walk in the park, so right from the start, you have the possibility to choose from an abundance of environments that range from simple platforms to dark and industrial themes.

Your workspace is well-organized, with all panels detached from the interface so you can arrange them as you see fit. However, you cannot resize them and can get a little difficult at times. More issues are encountered when trying to move the camera around, because it's implemented as a tool and you need to select pan or zoom each time you need mobility.

Where the application does shine is the amount of preset objects you can quickly add by selecting them from a list. Ranging from textures and shapes to effects and backgrounds, these are split into different categories, but there's also the option to add custom content.

Creation tools aren't too abundant, but are enough to design complex structures and objects. Cubes, spheres, pyramids and cylinders are added by dragging across the canvas, with the possibility to edit them afterward.

However, you'll have a hard time managing tools, with a few issues in functionality having an impact on practicality. Elements can take long to load or provide feedback, while values used to determine object shape and parameters aren't too intuitive.

When your work is done, there's a powerful renderer at your disposal to view a high-quality representation of the environment. File support is impressive and you can import and export under formats compatible with other tools like 3D Studio Max and Adobe Illustrator.

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that Strata Design 3D CX comes with a powerful set of tools, both for visual and functional manipulation. However, the application is a little rough overall, starting with interface elements that either seem to get stuck or refuse to open, to different issues that can take a little too much time of getting used to.