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# Direct3D Reviews & Product Details

Direct3D is a low-level graphics API that enables you to manipulate visual models of 3D objects and take advantage of hardware acceleration such as video graphics cards.

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[Direct3D Community](https://www.g2.com/products/direct3d/discuss)

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## Value at a Glance

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### Perceived Cost

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## User Insights

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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/11/2019

"Direct3D"

1.5/5

What do you like best about Direct3D?

Direct3D does a great job of integrating modeling but falls short of expectations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Direct3D?

I think the software is cumbersome. The learning curve is steep and on the whole would avaoid. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Direct3D solving and how is that benefiting you?

My biggest problem is grasping the complexity of the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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##### Pricing

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