The programming language lite-C was developed by Conitec

 in cooperation with Atari, Inc. It is intended for quickly and easily

developing graphics or virtual reality applications - such as 2D or

3D computer games - even without previous programming

knowledge. Sounds, images, movies, user interfaces, 2D and

 3D models, collision detection, rigid body physics, multitasking,

 and DirectX 9 functions are already a native part of the language.

 Therefore, a few lines in lite-C ach achieve results that would

require hundreds of source code lines with normal

C/C++ compilers.

Lite-C is ideal for learning programming. Its syntax is similar

 to the C/C++ programming language, but much easier - and

more fun - to learn. Anything that's scary to a beginner, like

memory and pointer handling, is automatically managed in

lite-C. No crashes, memory leaks, and pointer arithmetics anymore!

The lite-C package contains a complete development environment

 with 3D model and terrain editor, code editor, compiler, debugger,

 an integrated 3D engine, a physics engine, many samples

including DirectX and OpenGL programs, and a tutorial with

24 easy workshops.

For non-commercial purposes, lite-C is free

FeatureS

	Extended C syntax, easy and transparent multitasking
	Compiles on the fly to machine code executable
	Easy integration of external APIs (OpenGL, DirectX) with DLL or COM interface
	Powerful ABT (Adaptive Binary Tree) rendering engine
	2D and 3D sprites and models, vertex and bones animation
	Programmable particle effect generators
	Rigid body physics and collision engine
	Terrain-based game levels and BSP-based Gamestudio levels
	Layered sky system with sky cubes, sky domes, clouds and  backdrop images
	Shadow-throwing point and spot light sources
	Built-in vector, matrix, physics and collision functions
	GUI objects with button, slider, gauge elements, Truetype and bitmap fonts
	Supports all DirectX 9 functions
	Play functions for sound, music and movie files and CD tracks
	Syntax-highlighting script editor with single-step debugger
	Free model / terrain editor and importer
	Small footprint - ca. 15 MB only
	Small requirements - runs even on old machines (such as P3-500 / Riva TNT2)
	Extensible: Level editor, vertex/pixel shaders, network functions...
	Supported file formats: FBX, 3DS, X, OBJ, ASE, MAP, MDL, MD2, FX, BMP, PCX, TGA, JPG, DDS, WAD, MID, WAV, OGG,  MP3, MPG, AVI.

DOWNLOAD

	Lite-C Free Version (Version 1.10 - ~20 MB) The free lite-C version can be used to create and publish applications for noncommercial purposes. Contains the development system, the A7 engine and the MED model/terrain editor.
	Lite-C Workshops (~15 MB) Get introduced into game programming in 24 easy lessons. Starting with variables and functions, over programming user interfaces up to creating 3D worlds with physics and collision detection.