3D-Analyze is a tool that can be used to Simulation Graphics functions on older graphics cards to enable them to run Computer programs that would otherwise fail due to a lack of Computer hardware support. A significant example of this is the program s ability to simulate Transform and lighting (T&L) support, which has rapidly become accepted as a standard in today s modern Computer and video gamess.

An example of use would be a user with a DirectX 7.0 compatible Graphics card trying to Emulator Vertex and pixel shaders version 1.1 to run a game that requires that feature. [Image:http://www.tommti-systems.de/main-Dateien/TOOLS/3da236.jpg]

= Problems with emulation =

Unfortunately, as hardware support is not available when the feature is emulated, this can lead to graphical anomalies inside games, for example doors, lights or textures may not be shown correctly as a result. Also, it is unlikely that an older video card would be able to run the program satisfactorily because the power of graphics cards normally increases alongside features, and thus an older card is likely to struggle to render scenes at an acceptable frame rate.

The recommended solution to problems such as these is to replace the graphics card with one which has the appropriate features, as Emulator is only a short-term solution.