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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 Current Category" unless you are in a specific category 4E If after an extensive search you still cannot find what you would like, give us a call. Viewpoint has many new Dataset models that are available. And, if we don't have it, we will find it. And if we can't find it we will build it. 005 *** 25 FREE DATASETS (A TUTORIAL) This Version 5.0 of Datashop not only includes a completely new "5 Free" for Siggraph 96, but also the past 4 years of "5 Free" from previous Siggraph conferences. Each set of "5 Free" may be downloaded as described below, or they may all be downloaded at once. In order to get your 5 free Datasets, launch the Datashop CD. Then perform the following steps: 5A Click on the SEARCH button in the Categories screen. This will take you to the Keyword Search screen. KEYWORD SEARCH will be discussed more in the next section 006. 5B Type "5 free" in the KEYWORDS field, or "9999" in the Dataset ID field. The 5 free datasets are located in the Household & Misc. Category. You may locate the 5 free by going to this category from the Categories screen. 5C Click on START SEARCH. 5D The "5 Free..." will be displayed in the white field immediately below the search window and the search window will disappear. 5E Click on the text "5 Free (your choice)". It will highlight. 5F Click on the ADD button. The "5 Free..." will display in the box on the right. 5G Click on the DOWNLOAD button. 5H Read the license agreement and indicate your acceptance of the conditions by clicking I AGREE. 5I The next screen will offer "4 Steps To Get Your Datasets". These steps are instructions on how to proceed to unlock and receive your 5 Free Datasets compliments of Viewpoint DataLabs International, Inc. 5J When the unlock code has been given, the data will be downloaded to the directory that you launched Datashop from, unless you typed in an alternative path. Go to the destination directory to view your objects. A directory will be made that contains the 5 Free objects. 006 *** CUSTOM MODELS If you do not find what you are looking for on this CD, call us and we can confirm if we have that object available, or if one of our many world class modelers is already building it. Viewpoint can deliver any custom object to you with the same Viewpoint quality you would expect from the industry leader in core content. Viewpoint has the tools, talent and experience to bring your concepts to life through scanning, digitizing, unique and proprietary modeling techniques. Our proprietary technology allows Viewpoint to create any imaginary or existing objects regardless of size or complexity. Make a customized call to... 1-800-DATASET (328-2738) or 801-229-3000. 007 *** LISTING OF DATASETS If you are interested in seeing a text file that contains a full listing of all of the Datasets on this CD, go to the "graphics" directory and read the file "datasets.txt". It contains the Dataset ID, Dataset Description, number of points and polygons (or frames for Biovision MotionSets ), as well as category and keyword information. We have available at www.viewpoint.com a listing of our available Datasets. For a this-very-minute inquiry call... 1-800-DATASET (328-2738) or 801-229-3000. 008 *** MOTION DATASETS Motionset help files can be found in the \readme\motion directory on the DataShop CD. Apply the captured motion of real people to your 3D animations! Hundreds of different Biovision MotionSets are available through Viewpoint DataLabs. Over 100 motion files are available on this CD. Move to the phone now and call for more information at... 1-800-DATASET (328-2738) or 801-229-3000. 009 *** 3D FOR REALTIME Viewpoint offers an entire catalog of 3D models optimized for real-time applications. Our real-time models are widely used for visual simulation, and for the hottest interactive titles. Multiple levels of detail are available for your specific needs, and all are available with or without texture maps. ** DIS Compliant ** Viewpoint's 3D real-time models are now compliant with the World's Reference Model entity flight specification; Entity Models for Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).Inter operability. These real-time models include header information, articulation data, attached parts, and appearance elements. Higher resolution military objects for high-fidelity visual identification can be found on this version of the CD, in Viewpoint's Standard 3D Catalog, or by calling Viewpoint in real time at... 1-800-DATASET (328-2738) or 801-229-3000. 010 *** GAMES AND MULTIMEDIA The future of games and multimedia is 3D, but such a world requires a large database of three-dimensional data. Using Viewpoint as a resource can help you augment your team and allow you to spend more time on the uniquely creative elements of your project. Many producers find that they can begin scripting animation and testing lighting with a Viewpoint model while their custom modeling department creates the exact model that will be used in the final shot. This way both departments get started in parallel. Or you may find that you can use a Viewpoint model in the starring role of your project, as the supporting cast or as 'extras'. Or, a Viewpoint model may provide the starting point to produce your own characters and environments in much less time than starting from scratch. Either way, using Viewpoint means getting a head start. Call us to find out more about the rules of the game at... 1-800-DATASET (328-2738) or 801-229-3000. 011 *** VIEWPOINT REALTY If you want the highest quality global color enhanced satellite image composites, geometry of any portion of the world, or any other data that concerns geography there are three things to remember: location, location, location. Call Viewpoint today to claim your piece of the Planet... 1-800-DATASET (328-2738) or 801-229-3000. 012 *** WWW.VIEWPOINT.COM Now you can explore and access our entire catalog, with thousands of 3D Datasets through our home page on the World Wide Web. Our on-line catalog is updated regularly, giving you timely access to the largest and the best in 3D data. You can also obtain unlock codes to the datasets on this CD by accessing Viewpoint's web site. Set a bookmark to... http://www.viewpoint.com 013 *** DATA PARTNERSHIP Don't let those old models you have built over the years sit idle on your hard drive. Get them out and blow the dust off. Maybe they are archived on a backup cartridge or tape. Gather them up and send them to Viewpoint. Viewpoint licenses 3D models developed by some of the best modelers in the industry. As the world's leading developer and distributor of 3D data, our marketing will help you sell your model worldwide through Datashop CD's, our huge 3D catalog, and our on-line distribution channels. Chances are you may have what other 3D users are looking for, and you'll earn a competitive royalty each time your models . All models submitted must meet Viewpoint's Seal of Approval standard to ensure excellence and accuracy. Take a deep breath and call us at... 1-800-DATASET (328-2738) or 801-229-3000. 014 *** HOW TO REACH US Please call us for updates of this CD, to get a catalog, to receive licensing information, or if you just have a question! Happy 3D Computing! We hope to hear from you soon. Please feel free to contact us at any one of the offices listed below. HEADQUARTERS Viewpoint DataLabs Int'l, Inc. 625 South State Street Orem, UT 84058 1-800-DATASET (328-2738) (toll free) 1-801-229-3000 (phone) 1-801-229-3300 (fax) www.viewpoint.com LOS ANGELES OFFICE Viewpoint DataLabs LA 711 Hampton Drive Venice, CA 90291 310-399-5055 (phone) 310-399-9115 (fax) UNITED KINGDOM OFFICE Viewpoint DataLabs UK Waterman's Court Kingsbury Crescent Court The Causeway Staines, Middlesex, UK TW10 3BA 44-(0)178-445-1815 (phone) 44-(0)178-445-1796 (fax) PARIS OFFICE Viewpoint DataLabs Europe 11, Rue la Boetie 75008 Paris, France 33-1-47-42-36-70 (phone) 33-1-47-42-36-90 (fax) JAPAN DISTRIBUTOR Nichimen Graphics Corporation 20-14, 3 chome Higashi Gotanda Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141 81-(03)5423-5531 (phone) 81-(03)5423-5541 (fax)