Modelzilla is a framework for creating modeling and visualization applications in domains such as mechanical design, molecular modeling, and volumetric data visualization. Modelzilla is written in Java, uses OpenGL for graphics output, and is Open Source. The Modelzilla architecture reduces development time for these applications by providing geometry, graphics, and data flow abstractions that are common across domains. The Modelzilla architecture also enables domain-specific applications to interoperate within a common context, sharing graphics, geometry, and data flow. Three principle domain-specific applications that are built over Modelzilla: a geometrical design program (CAD-Zilla), a molecular graphics program (Vincent van Mol), and a volumetric visualization program (Grid Zilla). We experianced a substantial reduction in implementation effort, a comparable ease of use, and increased versatility compared with monolithic systems of similar purpose.

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The Best Download - All Program Bundle This has Modelzilla and all the application modules availible here bundled together in one installer program. This is what we recomend you download. Required Components Modelzilla is organized as a base set of code with application modules that run over it. Each component that can be obtained separatly is listed here. We really recomend simply getting the "all program bundel". The Modelzilla framework This the code the application modules use to integrate their services. This is a required component. The Basic controls application module This is the basic controls user interface. It is written as an application module, allowing it to be replaced with a different user interface. But since there is only one implementation of this, it is a required component. Application Modules The VincentVanMol application module This a molecular graphics program used at Scripps to make journal figures. It makes very nice, customizable pictures, allowing the user to specify many parameters on a per residue, atom or bond basis. The CADZilla application module This is a CAD program, for making geometries generally. It is really quite good, being a solid modeler. CADZilla is as easy to use as a stand alone CAD program, and enjoys the benefits of being a member of the Modelzilla community. The GridZilla application module This visualization program for looking at 3D grids of values. It does such things as iso-surfaces and color mapping. GridZilla is an invaluable member of the Modelzilla community, as its graphics can add to and modify objects created by VVM and CAD-Zilla. The ZillaTracer application module A connection to the POV-Ray ray tracer, for generating near hollywood quality renderings. The JythonConsole application module A way access the functionality of Modelzilla and applications via a Python script. Small Applications with source code Supported Platforms Windows XP, 2000, 98 - Screen Shot Linux 7.3 and up - Screen Shot Mac 0S 10.3 and up - Screen Shot Solaris 5.7 and up - Screen Shot