DigitalRune News

DigitalRune Particles (Alpha Version) Released

office@digitalrune.com — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:00:20 GMT

We proudly present the next module of the DigitalRune Engine:

DigitalRune Particles

DigitalRune Particles is a new particle system library for .NET, XNA and Mono. It is a CPU-based 3D particle engine that enables you to add visual effects to applications and games.

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DigitalRune Engine Update Released

office@digitalrune.com — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:46:42 GMT

A minor update for the DigitalRune Engine has been released. This update brings

Mono support (experimental, all libraries except DigitalRune Game UI),
a new light-weight Inversion of Control (IoC) container,
several improvements for the DigitalRune Game UI library,
new examples, and
other improvements and bugfixes.

Changes

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Docking Windows 1.3.6 Released

office@digitalrune.com — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:58:38 GMT

DigitalRune Docking Windows 1.3.6 is now publicly available for download.

The update fixes a few issues: see Change Log.

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Free Upgrade Keys for DigitalRune Physics Users

office@digitalrune.com — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:40:22 GMT

We have sent free upgrade keys for the DigitalRune Engine to all customers who have purchased the DigitalRune Physics Bundle. If you are a DigitalRune Physics user (Indie or Professional) and you did not receive an email with a new license key, please check your spam email folder and contact us if you did not receive a key.

Have a nice day!

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Announcing the DigitalRune Engine

office@digitalrune.com — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:04:09 GMT

The DigitalRune Engine is a 3D game engine for the Microsoft .NET Framework and the Microsoft XNA Game Studio (supporting Windows, Windows Phone 7 and Xbox 360). It is a bundle of all DigitalRune game development libraries, covering mathematics, geometry (collision detection), physics, particle systems, animation, graphics, game logic, GUIs and more.

The modular design of this game engine gives developers the freedom to use individual libraries or the whole package to develop games using cutting-edge technology.

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DigitalRune Docking Windows Now With Source Code

office@digitalrune.com — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:57:23 GMT

DigitalRune Docking Windows is a .NET library that adds docking functionality to Windows Forms. Previously, source code was available for an additional fee. Starting this week, the standard single user license of DigitalRune Docking Windows includes the full source code of the product!

Click here to get DigitalRune Docking Windows including source code.

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Website upgraded

office@digitalrune.com — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:14:04 GMT

www.digitalrune.com has been upgraded. And there are also a few changes to our product lineup.

Official announcements will follow in the next days…

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Physics Bundle Updated + New XNA Animation Library Available

office@digitalrune.com — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:56:02 GMT

An update for the DigitalRune Physics Bundle has been released. The update is a service release which fixes a few smaller issues.

A detailed list of changes can be found online:

The update can be downloaded from the Downloads page.

Downloaders will also get access to the latest alpha versions of DigitalRune Game UI and a brand new animation library:

NEW: DigitalRune Animation (Alpha Version)

DigitalRune Animation is a complete new animation library for .NET and XNA (Windows, Xbox 360, and Windows Phone 7).

This library is designed to seamlessly combine all types of animation in one framework.

The animation system can be used to animate anything from a simple floating-point value to a complex 3D character.
It supports a wide range of animation types, such as from/to/by animations with easing functions, key frame animations, spline-based animation curves and paths, skeletal animation, and more.
Animations can be arranged and combined to create complex storyboards.

Take a look at the online documentation for a complete list of features: DigitalRune Animation (Overview)

The samples included in the download package cover topics such as

How to animate UI controls
How to animate 3D characters with advanced techniques such as animation blending and inverse kinematics.
How to extend the animation system

The alpha version of the animation library can be downloaded together with the DigitalRune Physics Bundle.

More details will appear in the following days and weeks on our development blog.

New GUI Library for XNA

office@digitalrune.com — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:26:44 GMT

DigitalRune Software has released a new GUI library for XNA: The DigitalRune Game UI library simplifies input handling and lets you create graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for XNA games on Windows, Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7. It is currently available as a free alpha version. - More details in our blog: DigitalRune Game UI Alpha Version Available

A new version of the DigitalRune Physics Bundle is ready for download. It contains minor updates and the new DigitalRune Game UI library.

DigitalRune Physics Bundle Updated: Avatar Ragdolls, Vehicle Physics and more…

office@digitalrune.com — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:28:50 GMT

An new update for the DigitalRune Physics Bundle has been released. The DigitalRune Physics Bundle offers mathematics, collision detection and game physics for 3D games and simulations using the Microsoft .NET Framework or Microsoft XNA Game Studio 4.0. The library supports Windows, Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7.

The new version adds performance improvements, bugfixes, as well as exciting new features:

NEW: Improved character controllers

A character controller lets the player character navigate through virtual terrain. It automatically handles collisions with walls or dynamic objects, gravity, jumping, crawling, stepping up/down/over objects, walking on slopes, and more. The new implementation improves interaction with other objects: Dynamic objects are pushed more naturally, walking on kinematic objects, such as moving platforms or conveyors, is handled automatically.

NEW: Vehicle Physics

The new vehicle physics allows to simulate cars and other vehicles. Wheel configurations, suspension and friction properties can be altered to model different vehicles and driving behaviors.

NEW: 3D ragdoll physics for Xbox LIVE^® Avatars!

DigitalRune Physics is the first solution to deliver 3D ragdoll physics for Xbox LIVE Avatars. The ragdoll physics can be used with all Xbox LIVE Avatars - no manual configuration required. It is basically just one easy to use class that can be used in place of any standard avatar animation. In addition, the class can automatically blend between predefined and physics-based animations.

The new modules can be used out-of-the-box. However, some applications may require additional customization. Therefore, the DigitalRune Physics Bundle grants free access to the source code of the character controller, vehicle physics and Xbox LIVE Avatar ragdolls.
(Note: The source code is not included in the trial download or the free non-commercial version of the software.)

Change History

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DigitalRune News

DigitalRune Particles (Alpha Version) Released

DigitalRune Particles

DigitalRune Engine Update Released

Changes

Docking Windows 1.3.6 Released

Free Upgrade Keys for DigitalRune Physics Users

Announcing the DigitalRune Engine

DigitalRune Docking Windows Now With Source Code

Website upgraded

Physics Bundle Updated + New XNA Animation Library Available

NEW: DigitalRune Animation (Alpha Version)

New GUI Library for XNA

DigitalRune Physics Bundle Updated: Avatar Ragdolls, Vehicle Physics and more…

NEW: Improved character controllers

NEW: Vehicle Physics

NEW: 3D ragdoll physics for Xbox LIVE® Avatars!

Change History

NEW: 3D ragdoll physics for Xbox LIVE^® Avatars!