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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
æpkunzip vecd20d1.zipÆ to unzip disk 1, and æpkunzip vecd20d2.zipÆ 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