This is a working demo of Vector Reality V2.0 for Windows 95/NT 3D Modeling and Rendering TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Features 2. Requirements 3. New Version Information 4. Vector Reality Demo 5. Ordering and Support 1. FEATURES Vector Reality is a 3D modeler and renderer which incorporates polygon mesh based editing with the power of raytracing into one integrated environment. From the surreal to the real, your creativity is set free to create images from your dreams to recreation of actual scenery. 32bit Operating System Technology Runs natively in Windows 95 and Windows NT with multithreaded rendering Powerful Object Editing Hierarchical Grouping Boolean Operations Real-time shaded preview while editing Primitive functions create simple objects automatically Extrude and Lathe functions create symmetric objects quickly Array function replicates objects in a pattern Point Editing allows precise control over object generation Curve Deformations create smooth 3d curves for organic effects Import and Export objects using DXF Realistic Rendering Reflection, translucency, refraction, and shadows create 3d effect Texture mapping color, translucency, reflection, bumps makes objects alive Supersampling creates high quality images Procedural textures include wood, marble, clouds, turbulent colors, granite Environmental effects include horizon, fog, and stars Logical and Customizable Interface Object oriented operation creates a consistent interface for ease of use User definable view system allows for infinite customization Button bar and Accelerator keys allow for quick function access Context sensitive help brings you answers when and where you need them 2. REQUIREMENTS Operating Systems Supported Windows 95 and 8MB (or more) Ram Windows NT and 16MB (or more) Ram Hardware Video card running in 256 (or more) colors at (or above) 640x480 486DX (or better) with math co-processor Hard Drive with 10MB (or more) free 3.5" High Density Floppy Drive for installation 3. NEW VERSION INFORMATION Vector Reality Version 2.0 represents a major upgrade. The following is a list of significant changes made since the last release. Major Additions Real-time shaded preview for camera views added Hierarchical Grouping added DXF Import and Export added Printing support added Boolean Operations New Paint Based Material System Smart Smoothing System Additions and Changes Render, Environment, and Material setting redone as property pages Box Primitive Added Large Images Supported in Image Viewer Files now support large objects New Camera Model, Up Stays Up Trackball Style Rotation Added Numerical Input to all objects' properties' sheet Program works with Concave polygons New add system:Add Menu allows Opening, Primitives moved to Add Menu New method of computing layer coordinates New cameras auto select into empty camera views New naming system Tip of the Day added Hold Shift/Ctrl to scale and keep aspect Default option to autodelete lathe mold polygon when lathing New Material Preview System Integrated Moving into Select Mode (Move groups w/o holding ctrl down) Zoom functions work as tools Select Camera moved to menu New X/Y/Z Mouse Restrict method: click on view axes to toggle New Cursors New Workspace coloration design Grid Snap in mode menu (functions as a document property) RMB in Object List/Main Window for Menu New About Box/Splash Screen Start Render? Dialog Removed Menu rearrangement: Properties on bottom, Change Notify All to Resize All Redone Tool Bars Redone Window Icons New view name title arrangement in title bar, View Name changes with Type change if its not custom Bounding Boxes appear solid Moved coordinate display to status bar Larger sized Object List All new about pages Rendering Stats redone Rendering Status Bar minimizes to taskbar, displays % complete Smaller Primitive Size Defaults Degrees specified as rot units in dialogs Forms renamed to Shapes Save Modified Flag sets at right times Removed Removed Form 'External' Tab Removed Workspace 'General' Tab Cloning System removed 4. VECTOR REALITY DEMO The Vector Reality Demo is a working demonstration of the Vector Reality product. It includes all of the Vector Reality package, except save is disabled in workspaces, and it only renders at 160x120. The Vector Reality Demo comes in the form of two zip files. To use the demo, retrieve both zips and place them in their own directory and unzip them using an unzipping tool like pkunzip. For pkunzip, use ‘pkunzip vecd20d1.zip’ to unzip disk 1, and ‘pkunzip vecd20d2.zip’ to unzip disk 2. The Vector Reality zips will decompress into that directory. Install the package by running install, which is in the directory you unzipped to, from within Windows. The Vector Reality Demo is available via ftp at: Disk 1: ftp://avalon.viewpoint.com/avalon/demos/vecd20d1.zip Disk 2: ftp://avalon.viewpoint.com/avalon/demos/vecd20d2.zip 5. Ordering and Support Ordering Vector Reality Vector Reality is only available directly from High Velocity Systems. It is not available in stores or by any mail order company. Vector Reality: US $99/copy (NE Residents add 6.5% Sales Tax) Shipping and Handling: US $4/copy Call: (402) 423-1848 to order via Visa/Mastercard or C.O.D. (C.O.D. is for US Residents only) To order by mail: See the help file available with the demo. Support All questions about the Vector Reality product are handled through any of the following addresses of High Velocity Systems. Service and Technical Support is provided free of charge. Phone Number: (402) 423-1848 Internet Mail Address: jvanabra@nyx10.cs.du.edu Mail Address: High Velocity Systems; 6521 S. 41st Street; Lincoln, NE 68516