ELECTROGIG expands GIGVIZ line of affordable 3D visualization software for CAD users.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 1995--ELECTROGIG Tuesday announced a significant price reduction for its GIGVIZ 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 software for engineers, designers, architects and other CAD users. The company also introduced a new version of the product, GIGVIZ-Advanced, with added functionality. The GIGVIZ family of products provides CAD professionals the ability to visualize design concepts in real-world settings, and to present complex concepts with photo-realistic attributes. Targeted to users of Parametric Technology Corp.'s award-winning Pro/ENGINEER mechanical design automation software, GIGVIZ products provide a full complement of modeling and rendering tools for the creation of virtual prototypes and design visualization. Advanced animation functions are also available. 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. recently released Pro/JR., an entry-level version of Pro/ENGINEER designed to take advantage of today's lower-priced hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. . To meet growing market demand for complementary visualization tools, ELECTROGIG has reduced the price of its popular GIGVIZ to $3,995. GIGVIZ combines high-end functionality in an affordable, easy-to-use package, and includes a constructive solid geometry (graphics) constructive solid geometry - (CSG) A method for describing the geometry of complex scenes by applying set operations to primitive objects. See also CSG-tree. modeler, free-form modeler, RAYTRACER, RAYSKETCHER, texture editor, attributes library, DXF DXF - Drawing Exchange Format converters (in/out), and a Pro/ENGINEER converter (1) A device that changes one set of codes, modes, sequences or frequencies to a different set. See A/D converter. (2) A device that changes current from 60Hz to 50Hz and vice versa. . The product is compatible with Pro/ENGINEER and Pro/JR., as well as many other CAD packages. "PTC is excited that ELECTROGIG now offers advanced visualization packages for both Pro/ENGINEER and Pro/JR.," said Mike Nelson, Parametric Technology's ISV (Independent Software Vendor) A person or company that develops software. It implies an organization that specializes in software only and is not part of a computer systems or hardware manufacturer. Partner Manager. "The new GIGVIZ offering will certainly be attractive to our growing base of Pro/JR. users who are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. affordable add-on solutions." In addition, ELECTROGIG has developed an advanced version of GIGVIZ, adding sophisticated animation features such as keyframing, sequence editing, time curve editing, and track editing. GIGVIZ-Advanced users will benefit from the ability to extend their visualization capabilities by creating full-motion prototypes, walk-throughs and process simulations. The advanced version of GIGVIZ remains competitively priced at $7,995. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. ELECTROGIG CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Leen Zevenbergen, the new product family and pricing structure reflects the company's commitment to offering high-end design visualization solutions at affordable prices. "Our aggressive entry into the U.S. market last year, and our continued growth in international markets, with full-featured software solutions at entry-level prices triggered a pricing reformation Reformation, religious revolution that took place in Western Europe in the 16th cent. It arose from objections to doctrines and practices in the medieval church (see Roman Catholic Church) and ultimately led to the freedom of dissent (see Protestantism). in the industry," said Zevenbergen. "Today we are continuing our leadership role once again by offering solutions specifically tailored to a broad range of applications at the industry's most affordable prices." ELECTROGIG resellers can expect to see an influx of new buyers, as well as the return of many long-term customers lured by low prices on upgrades and advanced packages. "Our new pricing structure is designed to redeem our promise to the channel to widen wid·en tr. & intr.v. wid·ened, wid·en·ing, wid·ens To make or become wide or wider. wid  en·er n. the customer base
by bringing in more entry-level buyers," said Zevenbergen.
"Resellers can now service buyers all along the price/performance
line with our products."GIGVIZ Product Line Designed for use by engineers, architects, industrial designers and other CAD users, GIGVIZ has long been recognized as an affordable, high-end solution for rendering industrial and product designs. GIGVIZ provides a full complement of tools for the modeling, rendering and animation of virtual prototypes and design visualization. -0-
GIGVIZ $3,995 (new price)
Includes constructive solid geometry modeler, free form modeler,
RAYTRACER, RAYSKETCHER, texture editor, attributes library, DXF
converters (in/out), and Pro/ENGINEER converter.
GIGVIZ-Advanced $7,995 (new features)
-0- Additional functionality has been added to the advanced version of GIGVIZ at the original low price of $7,995. GIGVIZ now includes all modules described above, plus the following animation features: keyframing, sequence editor, time curve editor and track editor. About ELECTROGIG ELECTROGIG develops, markets and supports the GIG family of software products and services for design professionals in the broadcast, film and video, CAD and publishing industries. With its mission to provide superior digital media tools, ELECTROGIG is at the forefront of today's burgeoning field of interactive communications. The company's products are designed for users looking forward to real-time, remote creative collaboration and production delivery. GIG tools are currently used by visual-communication and image-production experts in over 800 institutions and corporations and 40 countries worldwide. ELECTROGIG's products are available through an international channel of resellers and systems integrators. ELECTROGIG is an international corporation with principal offices located in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Amsterdam and Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. . ELECTROGIG contact information: 415/956-8212 (phone) or 415/956-8213 (fax). In Europe, contact ELECTROGIG (Amsterdam): 31.(0).20.521.7300 (phone) or 31.(0).20.622.6801 (fax). In Asia, contact ELECTROGIG (Hong Kong): 852.2.528.6295 (phone) or 852.2.529.7835 (fax). CONTACT: ELECTROGIG Paul Lefebvre, 415/956-8212 Hi-Tech Communications Wendy Moro, 415/904-7000 |
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