NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #30/NN_1992_30.iso/spool/comp/sys/atari/st/18498

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From: [e-mail] (Kees van Reeuwijk)
Subject: opinion on '3D construction kit' wanted
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Organization: Delft University of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 12:02:30 GMT
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I've always been intrigued by the possibility to use a computer to
'walk around' models of buildings and cities. To do this, you need a program
that is a cross between a flight simulator and a 3D object editor. I don't
want the hassle with flight dynamics, navigation beacons and perhaps even
armament and enemies, but I want to be able to create my own landscapes
easily.

I have Master CAD, and its editing capabilities are quite nice, but
it does not allow flying around. I also have CAD 3D, and although
its rendering is better than that of Master CAD, editing the objects is
painful, and it has no flying around either (and making a 'movie'
is a pain too).

I have taken a look at version 1 of 3DCK in the past. As far as I could tell
it was a quite nice program, but limited, and with the serious drawbacks
that I couldn't install it on my harddisk (copy protection), ran only
in color, and quite likely wouldn't even run on my Mega STe. I can accept
color-only, but not the other limitations.

Now there is 3DCK version 2, and I am curious. Will it run on my Mega STe,
and is it useful for what I want? Has anyone tried this program,
and wat is your opinion about it? All details are helpful.

If there is sufficient response I will summarize to the net.

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C. van Reeuwijk            e-mail: [e-mail]