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VIEWPOINT DATALABS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
DATASHOP(r) Version 5.0
VOLUME ONE AND VOLUME TWO
000 ABOUT DATASHOP
001 DATASHOP FOR WINDOWS
002 DATASHOP FOR IRIX/SGI
003 SPECIFIC SOFTWARE TIPS
004 KEYWORD SEARCHING
005 5 YEARS OF 5 FREE
006 CUSTOM 3D MODELS
007 LISTING OF DATASETS
008 MOTION DATASETS
009 3D FOR REALTIME
010 GAMES AND MULTIMEDIA
011 VIEWPOINT REALTY
012 WWW.VIEWPOINT.COM
013 DATA PARTNERSHIP
014 HOW TO REACH US
000 *** ABOUT DATASHOP
Datashop runs under Windows or IRIX/SGI. Datasets for Macintosh applications
may be delivered via ftp/internet or via overnight courier directly from Viewpoint.
This is a two volume set. Each CD includes unique categories
of models. Be sure to check both CDs for the model you need. While running
Datashop, no setup files will be copied to your hard drive. Only the Datasets you
select for download will be copied to your drive.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS THAT RESULT IN NOT BEING ABLE TO RUN
THE DATASHOP PROGRAM, PLEASE CALL VIEWPOINT. OUR 3D MODELS ARE
AVAILABLE THROUGH OTHER MEDIA AND SERVICES. WE WOULD APPRECIATE
YOUR CALL. ALSO, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB.
If you are reading this, chances are you have Datashop
mounted and working to the point you can launch it. If you have
experienced some technical difficulty running this under Windows or
on an SGI, please review the following lists for either Windows (001)
or IRIX/SGI (002).
001 *** DATASHOP FOR WINDOWS
1A You should acquaint yourself with Windows and be familiar
enough to access the CD directory and click on the Viewpoint
Datashop icon.
1B Do you have enough RAM? You will need at least 6 Mb of RAM to
run this application.
1C Do you have enough conventional memory free? You will need 575Kb.
1D You must have at least 800x600 screen resolution capability.
1E Do you have enough free space on your hard drive to download a
file. If you have less than 5 Mb free, we recommend clearing
more space.
1F The default path that is set for downloading files, will be
"c:\datashop". When you are in the "4 steps to download..." screen
and are prompted to verify your download path; you may accept
"c:\datashop" or you may type in a different directory path.
1G Is the power turned on to all of your hardware? Believe it or
not, this is sometimes a solution.
1H If you are networked, are there any network related problems?
1I In very rare cases, usually when a network is involved, there
may be permissions problems that will restrict reading or
writing to the current directory. This scenario may not allow
you to download a dataset. If you just created this directory
to download to, change to a different directory you know you
can copy files to and then try again.
1J You must be using current versions of the following DLL's:
bwcc.dll
bc453rtl.dll
bids47.dll
owl253.dll
You will experience errors if your system has old versions of these
DLL's in its c:\windows\system directory. If you experience errors,
you may replace the DLL's currently on your system with the
updated DLL's found on the DataShop CD in the \bin\windows
directory.
1K If none of the above suggestions help, please give us a call.
002 *** DATASHOP FOR IRIX/SGI
2A You should have a basic knowledge of working in/on a IRIX/SGI.
You should be able to change directory to the path you would
like to download to.
e.g., 1% cd [your/path] ...and then hit enter
2B Some common UNIX commands:
man There is a series of "man" (manuals) that will list
the syntax and usage of any command. If I wanted to
know what the "cd" command does I may do the following:
e.g., 2% man cd ...and then hit enter
A manual page for "cd" will be displayed.
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
cd Change directory
cd .. This will take you up one directory.
df This will list the verified, mounted drives.
hinv This will give a listing of all the installed hardware.
ls This will list the current directory
ls -a This lists all files including dot files
ls -l This lists all available directories and files in long
format.It will show permissions, owner, size, date and
full name.
EXAMPLE OF ls -l
-rwxrwxrwx 1 pau techpro 2145238 Jan 13 15:24 pammy*
-rw-rw-rw- 1 acr techdev 231 Jan 13 15:24 tmpucode.var
(permissions) (owner) (group) (file size) (date) (time) (full name)
2C You need to go to a directory on your hard drive.
(refer to the info above). When you are in the directory where you
wish to deposit your datasets you will need to execute Datashop.
2D To execute Datashop from the SGI, you simply type the path
to the cd and include the executable "datashop"...
e.g., 3% /CDROM/datashop ...and then hit enter.
Datashop should now be on your screen and the default download
directory should be the directory you launched from.
2E Permissions on your directory may restrict reading or writing
when you try to download. Make sure you have permissions set
correctly.
2F Configuration of hardware or external components may not be
turned on or may not be connected correctly.
2G Do you have enough space free on your hard drive to allow for
a download. Free up some space if necessary. (df command)
2H You must have at least 800x600 screen resolution capability.
2I If you are networked, are there complications due to your
networking?
2J If none of the above suggestions help, please give us a call.
003 *** SPECIFIC SOFTWARE TIPS
SoftImage
After downloading a file from DataShop you should select the entire
model and run the following command:
->Effects
-> Recompute Normal
This will compute the vertex normals needed to display shading correctly.
Softimage
Periodically you may experience a message similar to the following:
WARNING:* ....4 & 408, that have the same oriented edge (1,268)
Use the ->Effects
->Reorder
Save the file out and read it back in. This should eliminate the message.
N-Geometry
Files downloaded for N-Geometry will be downloaded in .obj format.
These files should be 'imported' into N-Geo using the following command:
Main Menu
-> Add New Object
-> Read
-> obj
Alias polys
Alias polygons may be used by importing either dxf or obj. DXF files
will retain grouping. OBJ files will require the following steps to extract
the groups:
1. Select "Set - Set Lister" under the Windows menu
2. The group names will now be displayed in a dialog box
3. Open the SBD window. One node of the whole object will be present
4. Select the group name from the dialog box from "Set Lister"
5. Go to "Polygon Edit" and select "Extract Polygons"
A new node of the extracted geometry will be in the SBD window
6. You can rename the node to reflect what it is
7. Repeat this for each individual group
ElectricImage
Since these files are downloaded on the PC or SGI, they do not retain the
resource fork for the Macintosh. Therefore, you must use the 'Import"
command when reading these files into ElectricImage on the Mac.
004 *** KEYWORD SEARCH
4A The SEARCH function provides a way to use related words to
find a specific Dataset on Datashop. Simply enter in the
appropriate information you think will help locate what you
are searching for. Be as general or specific as you would
like. If your search has no match, simply widen/shorten the
parameters and try again.
4B The search is not case sensitive. Any input letter will be
recognized as lower case.
4C The search has been updated to include the ability to choose
a range in quantity of polygons. Use the "min number of
polygons:" and the "max number of polygons:" to determine a
range of polygons to search on.
4D You may use AND, OR, & NOT to restrict your search. A space
between words has the same result as using AND.
EXAMPLE: A search on the word HORSE would give you a listing
of all of the horse related Datasets available on the CD. To
begin your search, enter your word and be sure to click the
SEARCH ALL button. You cannot search the "Search