Appian Offers AppianMode for Instant Resolution and Refresh Rate Customization; AppianMode is the Latest in the AppianXtras line of Multi-Monitor Support Tools.Business Editors REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2000 Appian Graphics Since its inception in 1994, Appian Graphics was one of the leading suppliers of multi-monitor graphics accelerators. The company was famous for its Jeronimo and Gemini product lines, and for the HydraVision display management software. Corp. today announced the release of AppianMode, an AppianXtra that allows users to add new graphic modes to their system without specialized driver support. Users simply create a customized mode by entering values for the X-axis, Y-axis and refresh rate The number of times per second that a device, such as a display screen or DRAM chip, is re-energized. See vertical scan frequency and dynamic RAM. (hardware) refresh rate . AppianMode then uses the Video Electronics Standards Association's (VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association, Milpitas, CA, www.vesa.org) A membership organization founded in 1989 that sets interface standards for the PC, workstation and computing environments. Note the following VESA standards following this entry. ) Generalized Timing Formula (GTF GTF glucose tolerance factor. ) Version 1.0 to implement timing calculations and mode viability. The VESA GTF provides a standard method for generating general-purpose display timings. "Many markets, such as public display, medical imaging and multimedia presentations require displays that run unique resolutions," explained Scott Lathe lathe (lāth), machine tool for holding and turning metal, wood, plastic, or other material against a cutting tool to form a cylindrical product or part. It also drills, bores, polishes, grinds, makes threads, and performs other operations. , Appian's vice president of marketing. "AppianMode is the only solution for multiple monitors that allows customized display support for displays such as 3:4 aspect ratio monitors and widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio plasma displays." Quick, Easy and Flexible Mode Customization "Appian's method of offering customizable resolutions within the parameters of the VESA GTF formula supports NEC's strategy for offering customers the advantages of 16:9 resolution within a standards-based environment," said Scott Evans Scott Evans may refer to:
Designed to allow users to display information in ways that best facilitate their unique display hardware or personal work habits, AppianMode enables users to develop and deploy new display formats that would otherwise be unavailable. Users can create monitor-specific, non-standard modes (i.e. 800x1200 at 83Hz) and save up to 16 unique mode information for later use. These modes will be displayed in a list box and can be easily accessed from the Settings tab in the Display Properties dialog box A movable window that is displayed on screen in response to the user selecting a menu option. It provides the current status and available options for a particular feature in the program. . The saved modes can also be exported by creating a custom install disk for deployment to multiple systems. Additional Features Ratio--This function allows users to force the ratio between the X-axis and Y-axis values to one of the ratios in the list box. If the user locks the ratio and an X-axis or Y-axis value is entered, the other value will automatically be calculated. However, if a ratio is selected after the X-axis and Y-axis values have been entered, the Y-axis value will adjust to create the desired ratio. Advanced Controls--These options can be accessed from the Edit Mode An operational state in a program that allows existing data to be changed. dialog box via the Advanced button. The Advanced dialog box allows users to change individual timing values for the current display mode. System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. -- PC platform with an Appian Jeronimo(TM)2000 installed -- Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 or higher -- Pentium class processor About AppianXtras AppianXtras are a suite of multi-monitor specialty tools designed to enhance the functionality of multiple monitors. These added benefits are only available from Appian. With AppianXtras users can see and do more in less time. Availability Currently, AppianMode is available for use with the Appian Jeronimo 2000 graphics card in Windows NT 4.0. Appian does not support user created modes. About Appian Appian Graphics is the market leader in design, manufacture and marketing of high-performance multiple monitor display cards. These award-winning cards are used by information intensive markets such as finance, computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive , process control and digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. . Appian dominates the multiple monitor industry with nearly half the market share, as reported in Jon Peddie's April 1999 multi-monitor study. The company's solutions have been recognized by world-renowned technology leaders such as Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Corp., Dell Computer Corp. and many Fortune 500 companies. Additional information about the Redmond, Wash.- based company can be found on the World Wide Web at www.appian.com. Appian Graphics is a registered trademark of Appian Graphics. Appian Jeronimo, Appian Gemini, AppianXtras, AppianDX, AppianRotate, AppianSync, AppianColor, AppianMode, HydraThread and HydraVision are trademarks of Appian Graphics. Appian software programs and Appian hardware devices are covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,835,090; 5,848,294; 5,949,437. Additional patents are pending. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.(c)2000, Appian Graphics. |
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