Silo (software)

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{{Infobox Software

| name = Silo

| logo =

| screenshot =

| caption = Silo 2.0 screenshot

| developer = Nevercenter

| latest_release_version = 2022.3

| latest_release_date = {{Start date and age|2022}}

| latest_preview_version =

| latest_preview_date =

| operating_system = macOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux

| genre = 3D computer graphics

| license = Proprietary

| website = {{URL|http://www.nevercenter.com/silo/}}

}}

Silo is a polygon/subdivision surfaces 3D modeling application created by Nevercenter. It has a focus on quick editing, a customizable interface (all mouse buttons and keyboard shortcuts can be assigned to any function), and a flexible workflow.{{Cite journal

| authorlink =

| title = Silo 2 Review

| journal = 3D World

| volume = 96

| pages = 86–87

| date = October 2007}}

{{cite web|last=Zukerman|first=Erez|title=Silo Is A No-Nonsense 3D Modeler|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/259590/silo_is_a_no_nonsense_3d_modeler.html|publisher=PCWorld|accessdate=18 January 2013}}

Silo 2, released in August 2007, added a high-polygon sculpting mode for creating normal maps and displacement maps, as well as improved texture mapping tools and scene management tools. Version 2.1 was released on August 13, 2008.{{cite web|url=http://nevercenter.com/about/release_21/|title=Nevercenter Releases Silo 2.1 in new Core and Professional Versions, Announces 3D Modeling Wiki|publisher=Nevercenter|accessdate=2008-08-13|date=2008-08-13|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828054931/http://www.nevercenter.com/about/release_21/|archivedate=2008-08-28}}

Overview

Silo 2 is a software that is devoted to modeling. It is normally used as part of a workflow along with a number of other software packages because Silo alone cannot perform tasks like texturing and animation.{{cite web|url=http://nevercenter.com/silo/|title = Silo}} It can be used for anything from creating 3D characters for video games and movies to exploring 3D architectural ideas. Silo also features an uncluttered design with a minimalistic user interface. It supports import and export of {{Not a typo|.sia}}, {{Not a typo|.sib}}, {{Not a typo|.obj}}, {{Not a typo|.3ds}}, {{Not a typo|.dxf}}, {{Not a typo|.fac}}, {{Not a typo|.dae}}, and {{Not a typo|.fbx}}, as well as the export only of {{Not a typo|.stl}}, {{Not a typo|.pov}}, and {{Not a typo|.rib}}.{{cite web|url=https://nevercenter.com/silo/features/|title = Feature List}}

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