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- Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1993 13:15:14 -0500 (CDT)
- From: VIVISTAR@ACM.ORG
- Subject: qd3d-20-press-release.txt
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- Qd3d/3dPane 2.0 and SmartPane 1.0 Ship!
-
- 6 July 1993, Scottsdale Arizona -- ViviStar Consulting announced its release
- of the Qd3d/3dPane 2.0 source code library. Qd3d/3dPane provides three
- dimensional graphics for the C++ Macintosh developer.
-
- "ViviStar considers three dimensional graphics an enabling technology," said
- Jonathan Hess, Product Manager at ViviStar. "We're enthused by recent
- interest in visualization and virtual reality. It is this enthusiasm that
- will drive advances in 3d applications and 3d hardware. Users find 3d
- graphics a natural medium for conveying the ever increasing complexities of
- their work. Not just for fancy business bar charts but for applications such
- as visualizing complex information hierarchies, biomechanics, entertainment,
- geological research, simulation, and the list goes on. Now, with Qd3d/3dPane
- version 2.0, the Macintosh developer has a much stronger foundation to build
- such applications."
-
- Qd3d:
- Qd3d drawing features include: point marking, line drawing, polygon framing,
- polygon filling, and a polyhedra meta-primitive. Rendering options include
- smooth Gouraud shading, color blended lines, z-buffering for hidden surface
- removal, culling, depth cueing, parallel and perspective projections, and
- performance enhancing "OnlyQD" and "Wireframe" modes. New features to version
- 2.0 include stereo projections that dramatically increase depth perception,
- performance enhancements that increase rendering speeds by 15% to 500%,
- parameter block access for meta-primitives, full clipping, support for
- animation and model interaction, and a "triad mouse" that maps 2d mouse
- movement to 3d.
-
- 3dPane:
- The 3dPane library integrates Qd3d with the Think Class Library (TCL) and
- includes a view orientation controller.
-
- SmartPane:
- Today also marks the debut of SmartPane 1.0. SmartPane adds TCL support for
- offscreen image buffering and dithering, image conversion to clipboard and
- PICT files, flicker free animation, and QuickTime and PICS movie recording.
- SmartPane may be used in 2d applications or in conjunction with Qd3d/3dPane.
-
- Requirements:
- Qd3d works with popular C++ compilers and the ThinkC 6.0 compiler. SmartPane
- & 3dPane require TCL version 1.1.3. Recommended target system: a Macintosh
- with floating point coprocessor running either System 7.0 or System 6.0.7 with
- color 32 bit QuickDraw. Depending on use, large amounts of RAM are needed for
- buffered images.
-
- Pricing:
- Retail pricing: Qd3d/3dPane $128, SmartPane $64, Qd3d/3dPane/SmartPane bundle
- $192. Product may be obtained directly from ViviStar Consulting.
- Demonstration programs, movies, and product information are available on
- AppleLink, CompuServe, the internet, and direct from ViviStar.
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- ViviStar Consulting
- 7015 E Aster Dr; Scottsdale Az 85254; (602)483 3123
- AppleLink: ViviStar
- CompuServe: 73067,542
- Internet: ViviStar@ACM.org
-
- ViviStar Consulting provides contract Macintosh programming specializing in 3d
- graphics, user interfaces with high levels of direct manipulation, and
- software engineering tools.
-
- Copyright 1993 ViviStar Consulting.
- Qd3d, 3dPane, and SmartPane are trademarks of ViviStar Consulting. Other
- brands and products are trademarks of their respective holders.
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