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ShaderTool

Finally a modern shader IDE for programmers and FX artists. Write HLSL and GLSL shaders and view results instantly. Create complex shaders with an easy-to-use node-based render pipeline. Import model, texture and other resources per drag'n drop to create awesome effects. Create any kind of shaders and share them with the community.

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Mostly Positive (23) - 78% of the 23 user reviews for this software are positive.

Release Date:

Apr 1, 2014

Developer:

Stefan Kraus, Timo Armbruster

Publisher:

BiteTheBytes GmbH

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About This Software

YES - ShaderTool has reached FINAL STATUS!

It capsulates a powerful node based system and an easy to use code editor to create shaders of any kind (except compute shader) with full Oculus Rift DK 2 support in addition!

ShaderTool provides a flexible and editable node-powered pipeline that allows you to write shaders without also having to have written an engine. Use the integrated code editor to directly write shader code in either HLSL (DirectX) or GLSL (OpenGL).

Features

Write shaders and view results instantly
Support of HLSL and GLSL (DirectX and OpenGL)
Latest shader models fully supported
Code editor with syntax highlighting, warning and error output
Easy-to-use node-based render pipeline
Import models, textures, audio files and other resources per drag'n drop
Export your shaders and share them with others
Create template projects for more efficient shader development
Direct use of shaders in DirectX or OpenGL applications
Oculus Rift DK 2 fully supported (Direct Acces Mode)
Use audio streams for shader input to create stunning effects
Post-Effects fully supported
Create multiple render-pipelines and combine them to create AAA shaders used in games

Finally a modern shader IDE for programmers and FX artists

Maybe you are one of those who was looking without avail for a really good shader development environment. You might ended up with the FX Composer or RenderMonkey – both very powerful shader IDEs but with one big disadvantage – both are sadly not maintained anymore and therefore they do not support the newest shader models!

So what else was out there? Sadly … almost nothing! Some IDEs are more after GLSL and very few after HLSL. Some IDEs only support the creation of post effects – but that is not enough for a professional shader developer!

That is exactly what we were just thinking a year ago and we thought that it was time to change that. So we started to develop ShaderTool. And now its finished - get it and start coding!

What is ShaderTool capable of?

The current version of ShaderTool allows you to write HLSL and GLSL shaders of any kind.

But you not only can write shaders by hand but also build up your own render pipeline through the easy-to-use node-based-system and combine multiple shaders to create state of the art effects.

You can load or just drag and drop models, textures and audio files of any kind! The integrated code editor supports syntax highlighting, shows warnings and errors with quick jump functionality and other typical code editor stuff.

Also, we are improving ShaderTool every day and if you have suggestions or ideas: PLEASE LET US NOW! During the alpha and beta phase a lot of ideas from users have been implemented - so your voice matters!

There is so much more … try out for yourself!

System Requirements

Minimum:

OS: 7, 8, 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent AMD
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX11 and OpenGL 4.3 capable graphics card
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 50 MB available space

Recommended:

OS: 7, 8, 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7 or equivalent AMD
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX11 and OpenGL 4.3 capable graphics card
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 50 MB available space

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Please read the following terms and conditions carefully before using this SOFTWARE PRODUCT. Your use, distribution or installation of this copy of "ShaderTool" indicates your acceptance of this License.
SOFTWARE PRODUCT here means Software, image files, all accompanying files, data and materials received with your order of "ShaderTool".

This SOFTWARE PRODUCT is for personal use only and may be used by the Licensee, on one or more computers. Its component parts may not be separated for use by more than one person. All components accompanying the software are copyrighted by BITETHEBYTES and may not be taken apart, modified, used or published with other software or means except with the SOFTWARE PRODUCT software and may not be distributed or copied in any manner.

You may use the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to create effect and shader files for personal or commercial purpose. You may not use this SOFTWARE PRODUCT to create derivative effect and shader creation software.

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Finally a modern shader IDE for programmers and FX artists

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