| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | MagicIndie Softworks |
| Release date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Date added | May 2, 2007 |
| Os requirements | Windows, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP |
| Requirements | Windows Me/2000/XP |
| Total downloads | 2,848 |
| Price | Free to try |
Description
Aquatica engine can be used to simplify the implementation of water surfaces in application with DirectX9 graphics.
Key features of the engine: Water surface approximation using heightmaps. Heightmaps can be generated in realtime using FFT or Perlin noise. Generation of normalmaps - Generation of geometry: simple grid, geomipmap grid, radial grid, Water rendering options include: reflections, refractions, CPU/GPU vertex displacement, foam rendering, sunlight reflection rendering, depth effects. 4 DirectX9 based rendering engines are available for different types of hardware, starting with DirectX7 and up to Shader Model 3.0. A distributive free editor which allows to customize the water surfaces and import them in your application using Aquatica source code. The editor shows the capability of the engine.
