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January 1992
SUPERSCAPE VIRTUAL REALITIES (TM)
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PUBLIC DOMAIN INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION V1.2
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INTRODUCTION
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This software is a VGA demonstration of the SUPERSCAPE Visualiser which
is designed for the PC based Desktop VR Workstation. The virtual world
displayed has been created using the Virtual Reality Toolkit - the first
interactive Virtual World creation system.
It should be noted that the Desktop VR, Superscape Visualiser and Virtual
Reality Toolkit products are considerably superior to this demonstration
in respect of screen resolution, degree of detail, control interface and
speed of screen update. This demonstration will, however, allow an
insight into the possibilities and experiences of interacting within a
virtual world.
LOADING
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System required - IBM PC or compatible with VGA (386 or 486 recommended).
Mouse optional.
Insert the disk into the current drive and type
DEMO <return>
The software will now load and run. A key press will bypass the initial
loading and text screens once loading is complete.
COPYRIGHT 1990,1991,1992 DIMENSION INTERNATIONAL
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This disk is public domain. Free distribution is permitted and
encouraged.
This software and accompanying documentation relative thereto is
supplied by Dimension International as proprietors of all Intellectual
Property Rights therein and may only be duplicated and freely distributed
provided no charge is made and the software thereon is not altered or
detached in any way. Public display is permitted.
SUPERSCAPE, DESKTOP VR and VIRTUAL REALITY TOOLKIT are trademarks of
Dimension International.
USING THE DEMONSTRATION
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This demonstration will allow you to interact in real time within a
small environment or "virtual world".
When the demonstration has loaded, use the "O" key to move your viewpoint
forwards into the environment, the "Q" key to turn your view to the left
and the "W" key to turn to the right.
Use these keys, and others as detailed below, to explore the virtual
world.
Viewpoint Options (then use Viewpoint Keys to move)
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F1 Outside viewpoint. Looking into industrial park.
F2 Outside viewpoint. Low position.
F3 Inside view of simple office.
F4 Overhead view of entire industrial park.
Control Object Options (then use Control Object Keys to control object
---------------------- and Viewpoint Keys to move viewpoint)
F5 Control Superscape man (rear, overhead view).
F6 Control red car (view from inside car).
F7 Control red car (overhead view).
F8 Control blue car (rear, overhead view).
F9 Control helicopter (side view).
Reset
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F10 Resets all objects to their original positions. Your viewpoint
defaults to that on key F1.
Viewpoint Keys
-------------- CHANGE VIEWING DIRECTION
Q Look left P Look up
W Look right L Look down
N Tilt view left Home, Kpad 7 Face forward
M Tilt view right U U-turn
MOVE VIEWPOINT
O Move view forward J Move view right
K Move view backward R Move view up
H Move view left F Move view down
Control Object Keys (when controlling an object - keys F5 to F9)
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Up Arrow,Kpad 8 Accelerate object
Down Arrow,Kpad 2 Decelerate object
Left Arrow,Kpad 4 Turn object left
Right Arrow,Kpad 6 Turn object right
Kpad - Make object ascend vertically
Kpad + Make object descend vertically
Kpad 9 Pitch object up
Kpad 3 Pitch object down
Kpad 0 Brake object to stop
A Re-enable auto route (red car only)
Miscellaneous keys
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I Key information on most commonly used keys
D Cycle detail level (less detail = faster screen update)
B Buffer clear/horizon on/off
V Mouse on/off (install mouse driver before loading demo)
S Change step size for viewpoint movement (shown on screen)
T Change turning step size (shown on screen)
> Zoom in
< Zoom out
X X rotation lock on/off (when controlling an object)
Y Y rotation lock on/off ( " " " " )
Z Z rotation lock on/off ( " " " " )
BACKSPACE Pause (any key to restart)
SHIFT + F1-F9 Save current viewpoint and any controlled object to
function key
ESC Exit to DOS
Activate Object
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Place mouse pointer over object and click left mouse button (or kpad *).
Active objects include: Superscape man's head and legs
Radioactive source (initially inside office)
Computer in office (switch on side of monitor)
Office doors and chair
THE PRODUCT RANGE
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* The Desktop VR system is a turnkey solution complete with all hardware
and Virtual Reality software - the Superscape Visualiser. This provides
real time visualisation and interaction within virtual worlds. Several
example worlds are supplied.
* The Virtual Reality Toolkit (VRT) is an interactive utility used for the
creation and manipulation of virtual worlds. Although it is designed for
use with the Desktop VR system, the created worlds can be run on any
desktop or immersion virtual reality system.
The integrated package includes the Shape Editor - a real time solid 3D
shape modeller, the World Editor - a real time environment creation
program, and several libraries of ready made shapes and objects.
No programming experience is necessary to use VRT - it is typically being
used by designers and artists.
* A Virtual World creation service is also available.
For further information on Superscape Virtual Reality products and
services, please contact our sales department.
DIMENSION INTERNATIONAL
New Dimension International Ltd
Zephyr One
Calleva Park
Aldermaston
Berkshire
ENGLAND
RG7 4QZ
UK Tel: (0734) 810077 International: + 44 734 810077
Fax: (0734) 816940 Fax: + 44 734 816940
ANNOUNCEMENT
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Territorial licences to market, distribute and support our product
range worldwide are now available. For further information please
contact Ian Andrew at the above address.