Breakthrough Multi-platform Streaming Technology in HOOPS Internet Tools v2.0.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2000 Rapid Follow-up Release Includes New Netscape Plug-in See browser plug-in. and Major Enhancements to File Compression See data compression. (algorithm) file compression - The compression of data in a file, usually to reduce storage requirements. and Streaming Power Tech Soft America (TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). ), the leading provider of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and graphics technology to the CAD/CAM/CAE industry, announces the availability of the HOOPS Internet Tools v2.0, just two months following the successful launch of v1.0. The HOOPS Internet Tools serve as the architectural foundation for the rapid development of advanced visualization and collaboration applications for the Web. HOOPS Internet Tools are composed of the HOOPS/Stream, HOOPS/ActiveX, and HOOPS/Netscape Toolkits, as well as source-code references for both the ActiveX and Netscape Plug-in environments. Major new features in HOOPS Internet Tools v2.0 include: -- The HOOPS/Netscape Plug-In Toolkit, enabling rapid creation of powerful, streaming-capable Netscape plug-ins. -- The HOOPS 3D Stream Plug-In, a reference plug-in based on HOOPS/Netscape which provides cross-platform support for streaming 3D data over the Web. -- Additional geometry and file compression techniques that reduce the size of HOOPS Stream files (HSF) by up to 50% and significantly improve streaming performance. -- New Level of Detail (LOD) generation filters, allowing developers to control generation of LODs based on application-specific scene-graph organization. -- Support for Instancing within HOOPS Stream Toolkit for the automatic recognition of objects used multiple times in a scene. Stream file creation and transmission is made more efficient, particularly with large models containing many instanced objects by recognizing and "instancing" these repeated objects. -- Prioritization of geometric objects within the HSF file based on their visual importance in the scene, enhancing the overall quality of the streaming process. -- Support for additional HOOPS/3dGS scene-graph features, including textures and per-vertex attributes (i.e. color map indices that are used for color interpolation). These are of particular value for CAE, CFD, FEA, GIS, Scientific Visualization and Earth Science applications. "We're extremely pleased with the advances we've made with our HOOPS Stream Toolkit since our 1.0 release just two months ago. We are thankful to the many leaders in the CAD, CAE (1) (Computer-Aided Engineering) Software that analyzes designs which have been created in the computer or that have been created elsewhere and entered into the computer. and Digital Mock-Up mock·up also mock-up n. 1. A usually full-sized scale model of a structure, used for demonstration, study, or testing. 2. A layout of printed matter. fields for their input and we look forward to helping them deliver their next generation, Web-based applications. We're confident we offer the most comprehensive and powerful set of graphic tools available and we will continue our aggressive development to deliver market-leading component technology," stated Rob Mazeffa, Director of Engineering for TSA. The HOOPS Internet Tools are Web-specific extensions to the HOOPS 3D Application Framework (HOOPS/3dAF), which provides a flexible architectural foundation enabling the rapid development of design, visualization, and engineering applications for Windows, Unix, Linux and the Web. HOOPS/3dAF is currently used in over 100 commercial CAD/CAM/CAE and Scientific Visualization applications worldwide. The HOOPS Internet Tools may be demonstrated using TSA's free ParaHOOPS 3D Part Viewer to publish any Parasolid XT or STL (STereoLithography) A 3D printing file format created by 3D Systems for its stereolithography system. Also supported by many numerical control, rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing machines, STL provides the surface geometry of the item in triangles. file to the Web with a simple click of a button. Those files can then be streamed over the Web using TSA's free HOOPS 3D Stream Control or HOOPS 3D Stream Plug-In. these new tools may all be downloaded from www.hoops3d.com. About Tech Soft America Tech Soft America (TSA) provides premier customer driven development tools, consulting and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services enabling their partners to rapidly deliver world-class technical software. In addition to being a global reseller of the Parasolid Kernel Modeler from Unigraphics, TSA develops both the HOOPS and ParaHOOPS 3D Application Frameworks. These frameworks are high-level, object oriented development tools, which dramatically simplify the design, development and maintenance of high-performance, interactive 2D and 3D applications built for Windows, Unix, Linux and the Web. The core of HOOPS 3D Application Framework is the HOOPS 3D Graphics system, which has been integrated into many of the world's leading technical software applications, including; Pro/Mechanica, CADDS CADDS Contiguous Abcd1/Dxs1375e Deletion Syndrome CADDS Computer Aided Design and Drafting Software (ComputerVision CAD/CAM software) 5, Optegra Visualizer vi·su·al·iz·er n. One who visualizes, especially a person whose mental images are predominantly visual. Noun 1. visualizer - one whose prevailing mental imagery is visual visualiser , ICEMSurf, and EPD EPD expected progeny difference. .Connect from PTC (PTC, Needham, MA, www.ptc.com) Long a world leader in mechanical computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering software, PTC, through acquisitions and reorganization, has transformed itself into a leading provider of Internet-based B2B solutions for discrete manufacturers. , CAMAND from SDRC (company) SDRC - The company behind VGX. http://sdrc.com/. , Helix Design System from MicroCADAM, ADAMS from Mechanical Dynamics, Fluent5, Rampant and Cortex from Fluent, Virtual Workshop from Tecoplan, Excaline from Tecnomatix, and CADKEY from CADKEY Inc. (due for release in 2000). Globally, over 100 commercially shipped applications rely on HOOPS/3dGS as their core graphics subsystem. The company maintains corporate headquarters in Alameda, California and can be reached at http://www.hoops3d.com. Note to Editors: HOOPS is a registered trademark of Autodesk, inc. Parasolid is a registered trademark of Unigraphics Solution. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks belong to their respective holders. |
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