(2Dimensional) Refers to objects that are constructed on two planes (X and Y, height and width, row and column, etc.). Two-dimensional structures are also used to simulate 3D images on screen. See 3D.
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- The patent pending user interface lets a user choose between a complete 2D or 3D solution. ViaCADs user interface appeals to both 2D and 3D users with one package. ViaCAD has close to 80 hours of professional quality training videos, very appealing to new users transitioning into CAD. Effortless cross-plat...
- Software downloads 2008-07-02
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- Discussion threads 2008-07-01
- Garmin Nuvi 880
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- Active Dimensions 3 (zip)
- Active Dimensions 3 is an entry-level 3D modeling tool designed for users who need basic 3D modeling capabilities. Models can be constructed by transforming and combining up to thirty-one basic 3D surfaces or by extruding, revolving, or lofting 2D profiles. Active Dimensions 3 allows users to export models in DXF,...
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- Math Center Level 1 (exe)
- Math software for students studying precalculus. Includes Grapging Calculator 2D, Advanced Calculator, and Simple Calculator. It also can be useful for teachers. Math Center Level 1 allows to explore elemetary and trigonometric functioms and their inverse. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
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- Math Center Level 2 (exe)
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- Software downloads 2008-06-26
- RPG Studio (rar)
- Free 2D Multiplayer Online RPG game wizard. The purpose of this wizard is to make everyone can develop 2D MORPG very easy and very fast. The target audience mostly for 2D/3D Artist who wish to create a sample game for High Profile demo to display their art capability in an...
- Software downloads 2008-06-24
- ElshayalSmart (zip)
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- Software downloads 2008-06-23
- A-Z Planner (exe)
- A-Z Planner is low-cost tasks and time management software: Day planner with graphical illustrations, Audible reminder and pop-up alerts for high priority task, Schedules and tasks management tools, Notepad with reminder options to keep track of annual and major events, Hobbies, notes and other personal information organizer by categories. Version...
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- Software downloads 2008-06-16
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- Software downloads 2008-06-13
- Decimal Calculator (exe)
- Decimal Calculator, or DeciCalc for short, is a tool for performing calculations and drawing 2D-graphs. You can create and print graphs, save them as a picture, calculate expressions, create simple scripts to be executed with DeciCalc. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
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- WWDC 2008 live
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- Discussion threads 2008-06-09
- Topicscape Pro (exe)
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- Software downloads 2008-06-06
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- Software downloads 2008-06-05
- Action Roleplaying System (exe)
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- Software downloads 2008-06-05
- Pictomio (exe)
- Pictomio is a software application for managing, categorizing, searching, and archiving photos, videos and other media files, and allows you to generate animated 2D and 3D slideshows. The extensive capabilities of the latest programmable 3D graphic cards are utilized for image decoding and displaying slideshows. The Pictomio software is composed...
- Software downloads 2008-06-05
- ASUS R700t
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- Product reviews 2008-06-04
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