Books That Work Releases 3D Landscape 2.0 For Macintosh; Design Your Dream Landscape and Experience It In Vivid 3D With America's No. 1 Selling Landscape Design Software.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 1996--Books That Work, the leading publisher of home and garden software, today released the Macintosh version of its award-winning Adj. 1. award-winning - having received awards; "this award-winning bridge spans a distance of five miles" 3D Landscape 2.0. 3D Landscape 2.0 is packed with improved graphics, new 3D visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all capabilities, and thousands of additional plants. It is the only 3D landscape design product available on the Macintosh platform. 3D Landscape 2.0 for the Macintosh includes: -- Enhanced 3D graphics for photo-realistic views of landscape designs -- The ability to "walk" through a design to see it from multiple perspectives -- Seasonal Change to see how plants will change their appearance throughout the year -- A database of more than 2,200 plants to make the right choices for your design -- 3D models of popular landscape accents, including gazebos, fountains, and pets 3D Landscape 2.0 is available on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). for the Macintosh, Windows 3.1, and Windows 95 at retail computer and software stores nationwide for around $60.00. Unmatched Realism 3D Landscape 2.0's new 3D graphics engine creates vivid full-color three-dimensional scenes to help you evaluate your design. Photo-realistic 3D renderings of trees, shrubs, flowers, as well as "hardscape hard·scape n. The part of a building's grounds consisting of structures, such as patios, retaining walls, and walkways, made with hard materials. [hard + (land)scape.] " items like walkways, fences, and patios, help you see your designs take shape without the aid of a landscape architect. Plus you can take a virtual walk through your design to get a different perspective, to judge spatial relationships and proportions, and to ensure you'll be pleased with the final results. Visualize Your Landscape Now and in the Future 3D Landscape's Seasonal Change feature shows you how your trees and plants will look during different times of the year. The widely-praised Growth Over Time feature demonstrates how the yard will look as it matures over the years so that you can properly plan the spacing of trees and shrubs. The Shadow Caster cast·er n. 1. One that casts: a caster of nets. 2. also cas·tor A small wheel on a swivel, attached under a piece of furniture or other heavy object to make it easier to move. feature shows where shadows fall on your landscape anytime of the day or year -- an important consideration when trying to decide where to locate a flower bed or a patio patio In Spanish and Latin American architecture, a courtyard open to the sky within a building. A Spanish development of the Roman atrium, it is comparable to the Italian cortile but provides more seclusion, possibly due to Moorish custom. The patio of the contemporary U.S. . Find the Right Plants and Accents For Your Garden 3D Landscape 2.0 comes with an extensive database of more than 2,200 plants including trees, shrubs, and flowers. That means you can select plants appropriate for your climate and surroundings. The expandable plant database lets you add new plants to your lists. 3D Landscape 2.0 also comes with dozens of landscape accent items, including everything from bird baths to gazebos. Easy from Start to Finish With 3D Landscape's new Quick Start feature, you get sample layouts to stimulate your imagination and get you started quickly. As you choose the trees and plants to enhance your property, 3D Landscape's Shopping List automatically calculates the cost of your design. Print your 2D and 3D designs at any time to give to a contractor or take it with you to the nursery. 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. 3D Landscape 2.0 for the Macintosh requires a Macintosh PowerPC or compatible, Mac OS 712 or higher, 16 MB RAM, 12 MB free hard disk space, 256 colors or higher, CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. (double-speed or higher recommended). Books That Work, Inc., based in Palo Alto, CA, is the leading developer of design and visualization software for the home and garden. Books That Work's library of products include Visual Home (PC only), 3D Kitchen (PC only), 3D Deck (PC only), Garden Encyclopedia encyclopedia, compendium of knowledge, either general (attempting to cover all fields) or specialized (aiming to be comprehensive in a particular field). Encyclopedias and Other Reference Books (Mac and PC), and Home Improvement Encyclopedia. To order products phone (800) 242-4546 or (415) 326-4280. For more information, contact Books That Work, 2595 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Main number (415) 326-4280 or see the Books That Work World Wide Web site at http://www.btw.com CONTACT: Books That Work Laura Grams, 415/843-4441 Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the : grams@btw.com |
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