Gnofract 4D is a fractal-generation application designed for exploring mathematically generated images such as Mandelbrot and Julia sets.
Its unusual strength is its ability to treat fractals with multiple parameters as four-dimensional objects. Users can view different slices of these objects and alter their orientation, producing images that go considerably beyond conventional Mandelbrot exploration.
The program also includes a formula compiler. This lets users work with a large body of existing Fractint and UltraFractal formulas rather than being limited to a fixed collection built into the application.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Generates Mandelbrot, Julia and many other fractal types.
- Treats multi-parameter fractals as four-dimensional objects and displays arbitrary two-dimensional slices.
- Supports Fractint and UltraFractal formulas and colouring algorithms.
- Compiles fractal formulas dynamically for fast rendering.
- Offers smooth gradients together with numerous inside and outside colouring methods.
- Includes orbit traps, biomorph colouring and fate-based visualisation of fixed points and critical values.
- Provides anti-aliasing for cleaner rendered output.
- Supports very large output images rather than restricting rendering to the current window size.
- Includes unlimited undo while experimenting with parameters and positions.
- Offers Explorer Mode for investigating interesting areas of a fractal.
- Provides AutoZoom to automate movement into promising regions.
- Supports full-screen viewing and previews while adjusting parameters.
- Can create video output when FFmpeg is available.
- Uses GTK for its graphical interface and Meson for its build system.
Website: github.com/fract4d/gnofract4d
Support:
Developer: Tim Whidbey
License: BSD 3-Clause ‘New’ or ‘Revised’ License
Gnofract is written in Python and C++. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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