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- In article <2.2.16.19960328143931.2aff29f0@ro.com> Jim Phillips <phillips@ro.com> writes:
- > At 09:05 AM 3/28/96 PST, you wrote:
- > >Howdy,
- > > This is really easy. Use VistaPro or WorldConstruction set. The map
- > >ping is already done, and the output is 2d, you can just pick the view angle
- > >you want. Not even breaking a sweat!.
-
- Not only that but WCS (World Construction Set) supports vector objects (known
- in the GIS - Graphic Information System - industry as DLG objects, for Digital
- Land Grids...don't you just love TLAs?*). When you send in your registration card
- you get low res DEM (Digital Elevation Module) data of the entire earth, complete
- with DLG objects of country outlines, rivers, and USA state outlines.
-
- To sum up: you can use DEMs in WCS with DLG's.
-
- *Three Letter Acronyms. :^)
-
- Or to translate: WCS can put vectors on the landscape to show
- roads, boundaries, etc., and it comes with a bunch of vectors already
- created.
-
- You can also add your own vector objects to indicate roads, counties, or
- whatever you need. If you want you can convert a vector object into a
- camera path to, for example, fly the camera down a road.
-
- Another option with World Construction Set is to drape a satellite picture or
- a map directly onto your 3D landscape.
-
- You can even export a WCS scene in LW format and use LW to fly an aircraft
- (or a cow, or whatever you want) over the terrain (See the upcoming WCS+LW
- Lightspeed tutorial).
-
- So there you go, fun with World Construction Set without even using the new
- 3D clouds, water, reflections, beaches, 3D-shaded scaled image trees or
- celestial objects. :^)
-
- > > Alles Gute! BJ
- > >
- > >
- > Could someone post where I could get additional information on these products.
-
- World Construction Set is made by Questar Productions:
-
- Web Site (cool pictures):
- http://www.dimensional.com/~questar
-
- Email:
- wcsinfo@arcticus.burner.com
-
- Snail Mail:
- Questar Productions
- 1058 Weld County Road 23.5
- Brighton, CO 80601 USA
-
- Voice:
- 303/659-4028
-
- > Thanks,
- > Jim Phillips
- > phillips@ro.com
- > LW/DEC ALPHA 21164-300/PVR
-
- On the NT Alpha the WCS render engine is currently available for
- fast rendering of scenes designed on Amiga WCS V2.
-
- WCS V2 for Alpha NT and Intel NT/W95 are slated for release in July
- (a prerelease might be available sooner for those who really need it;
- contact Questar to get on the list).
-
- Unix/SGI and Mac versions are expected before the end of the year.
-
- Best Regards,
- -Jamie (WCS manual writer, consultant and tree maker) Krutz
-
-