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January 4, 2010
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You will need:
And in case it does still produce an error on start you will also need an additional DLL in the system32-directory (C:\Windows\System32 by default): D3DX10_42.dll


Version 1.0.0.0
  • Initial release

Version 1.0.0.1
  • The notification that the latest Version of DirectX was not installed or the GPU does not support Shader Model 4 was kind of cryptic. This has been clarified

  • Installer and command line version added

  • Removed a potential error source concerning a device reset.

Version 1.0.0.2
  • Clarified the naming of the overridable procedures in the plugin interface

  • Optimized the rendering process, the device loss-procedure, the stream buffers and the CPU-rendering mode

  • When you release the mouse button after dragging a property slider in the GUI, the image is automatically updated even if LivePreview is off. However, if LivePreview is on, the image is constantly re-rendered.

  • Added a settings dialog - you can change the active plugin, the viewport buffer size and the anti-aliasing level for rendering to file from there.

  • Added a cache engine for the shader bytecode. The long "Preparing" process needs to be done only once from now on.

  • The "EnableJulia" and "EnableRadiolaria" properties in the Mandelbulb plugin were changed to "JuliaFactor" and "RadiolariaPower" - their previous function remains but they are now floating point settings rather than boolean ones. (You will later be able to animate them too this way)

Version 1.0.0.3
  • Overhauled the infrastructure which gives a speed bonus

  • Added a sophisticated plugin engine based on reflection and inline assembling.

  • Added a compiler for plugins which automatically generates CPU and GPU assemblies and store them in single plugin DLL - you can now compile cross-processor kernels with a single source code file

  • Fixed countless bugs in the user interface including the parameter save- and the TimeSpan overflow bug.

  • Enabled texture parameters for plugins - it is now possible to pass textures to the GPU program without needing the device to reset

  • Enabled experimental GPU rendering (ATTENTION! This feature may not work properly with all display driver configurations which will cause the render to fail)

  • Added a new rendering dialog

  • Replaced the GUI toolbar with a menu

  • Renamed mbulb.dll to mandelbulb.dll and updated it to run with this version. Older plugins won't work with this version

  • Added copy, paste, undo and redo functionality for the GUI

  • Added "fit to window" functionality for the GUI

  • Added an x64 version of Tacitus (ATTENTION! Do not mix the files of these two versions)

  • ...etc etc etc...


The command line renderer is now present in the GUI packages!


Please read the README file within the archive. It contains important information on how to install and use it. You will need a DirectX10 capable graphic card and at least Microsoft Windows Vista to run it!


PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS BETA SOFTWARE. USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. I WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGED HARD- OR SOFTWARE, LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY, LOSS OR ENDANGERING OF LIFES OR ANY OTHER EFFECT THIS SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.


This version of Tacitus features a Mandelbulb Plugin. This plugin is a ported version of the PixelBender kernel originally written by ~subblue. You can download it from his website

The PixelBender kernel and the Mandelbulb plugin for Tacitus which is part of this archive are licensed under the MIT License: opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php

The full source code of the Mandelbulb plugin is located in the folder "Mandelbulb" within this archive.


Tacitus Beta V1.0.0.3
Copyright ©2009 Georg "Xyrus" K.
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~Woken-2010 Nov 26, 2012
Would like to try it, but not sure if its a false positive...
wont even install with AV on deact -

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`XyrusWorx Nov 27, 2012
It's a false positive and you can thank InstallAware for that :)
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~dark-beam Nov 2, 2011  Student Artist
Not going to leave my winxp and the links are broken :D

:wave:
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~fission1 Sep 5, 2010  Professional Digital Artist
Hey there! I really like your program and I look forward to watching it grow!

One thing: I can't get the GPU rendering checkbox to"check". A 4821x3159 render still only takes an hour or two, but...

Running Vista Home Premium x64, 2.3 GHz quad core, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 120

I made this with Tacitus, if you'd care to take a look: [link] :boogie:

Thanks for sharing your work with us all! :highfive:

8-)
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~Atabeyli Jun 19, 2010  Professional Digital Artist
so.. it didn't work on my operation system. It's just for the VIsta?
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`XyrusWorx Jun 21, 2010
Yes. Vista and above. This is because it uses DirectX 10 to render (which means you also need a decent graphic card)
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~Atabeyli Jun 22, 2010  Professional Digital Artist
though, I can't use it.. My operation system is Windows XP 2008 :(
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`XyrusWorx Jun 23, 2010
Well, I'm forced to require vista for Tacitus :( Blame Microsoft Marketing for this.
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!Zooreka Jun 11, 2010
Hi Xyrus... Downloaded V3.0.0.0 to take a look at, I have done a few renders with the pixel bender kit and even via photoshop with Tom's filter.. but horrible. Almost fried my Graphis card an NVidia GT 8600

Love the interface of your offering... however I do note with interest it does not allow for manual entry of numbers - one of the main things that also triggered crashes in the obk....

Big problem with the 64 bit version though (I have not tried the 32bit) The render target field doesn't worrk and cutting and pasting likewise....

using Dx v4 and .Net4.... btw
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`XyrusWorx Jun 12, 2010
Glad you gave T a try :)
I am aware that the user interface is a bit buggy. In V1.1, which is developed right now, the GUI leaves its prototype state and should work much smoother.
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