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- SUPERSCAPE (TM)
- ---------------
- PUBLIC DOMAIN INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION V1.1
- --------------------------------------------
- March 1991
-
-
- INTRODUCTION
- ------------
- This software is a demonstration of Superscape Virtual Reality
- software specifically produced for PC compatible VGA systems.
-
- It should be noted that complete Virtual Reality Solution Systems
- are 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
- reality.
-
-
- LOADING
- -------
- 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.
-
-
- USING THE DEMONSTRATION
- -----------------------
- 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. These keys, and others as detailed
- below, may be used to view, explore and alter locations and objects
- within the virtual world.
-
-
- Viewpoint Keys
- --------------
- CHANGE VIEWING DIRECTION
- Q Look left P Look up
- W Look right L Look down
- N Tilt view left Kpad Home,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
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- Viewpoint Options (then use Viewpoint Keys to move)
- -----------------
- 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 Keys (when controlling an object - keys F5 to F9)
- -------------------
- 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)
-
-
- Control Object Options (then use: Control Object Keys to control
- ---------------------- object, 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).
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-
- Reset
- -----
- F10 Resets all objects to their original positions.
- Your viewpoint defaults to that on key F1.
-
-
- Miscellaneous keys
- ------------------
- I Information on most commonly used keys
- D Cycle detail level (less detail, but 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
- ---------------
- Place mouse pointer over object and click left mouse button (or
- key pad *). Some of the active objects include:
- Superscape man's head and legs
- Radioactive source (initially inside office)
- Computer in office (switch on side)
- Office doors and chair
-
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- NOTICE
- ------
- This program 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.
-
- DIMENSION INTERNATIONAL
- New Dimension International Ltd
- Zephyr One
- Calleva Park
- Aldermaston
- Berkshire
- RG7 4QW
-
- UK Tel: (0734) 810077 International: + 44 734 810077
- Fax: (0734) 816940 Fax: + 44 734 816940
-
-
- SUPERSCAPE VIRTUAL REALITY SOLUTIONS
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- We can turn your ideas, plans or products into virtual worlds.
- You, your customers, and, in fact, anyone can then walk through and
- interact with these environments in real time.
-
- We will supply a complete solution, comprising a customised 486 IBM
- PC compatible, with a high resolution display and a six axis
- controller which will alleviate the need for many of the keyboard
- functions. It will also include the Superscape software running
- your virtual world to your specifications.
-
- The potential uses of these solutions are many and varied, but
- include simulation, visualisation and presentation, for the purpose
- of sales, marketing, training etc.
-
- It should again be noted that these solutions are top end,
- professional, high resolution systems with considerably enhanced
- performance, resolution and detail than this VGA demonstration.
-
- For further information on Superscape Virtual Reality Software and
- Solutions, please contact our sales department.
-
-
- 3D BENCHMARK
- ------------
- Also available is the 3D benchmark disk, for VGA PC compatibles.
- This software has been placed into the public domain to establish a
- reference point for comparing the performance of PC compatible VGA
- systems.
-
- The 3D benchmark is arrived at by timing one cycle of a continuous
- 3-dimensional Superscape demonstration and then calculating the
- average number of screen updates the computer system has achieved
- in one second (frames per second). The higher the benchmark, the
- greater the performance.
-
- Please send 2.50 (or US $5) to cover media, postage, handling
- etc to our mail order department, specifying the disk size you
- require. (Payment by Access/Mastercard and Visa also accepted.)
-
-
- 3D CONSTRUCTION KIT - Freescape II
- ----------------------------------
- In simultaneous development, our sister company, Incentive
- Software, has created the 3D Construction Kit, which allows you to
- build as well as interact within your own virtual world. This
- product uses the predecessor to Superscape - the Freescape II
- system - and is due for release in April 1991.
-
- UK and European distributor - Domark 081-780-2222
- North American rights now available for licence - contact Andy Tait
- at Incentive on UK (0734) 817288, International +44 734 817288
-
- SUPERSCAPE is a trademark of Dimension International.
-