The Virtools Newsletter | April 2007| www.virtools.com
Latest News
Real-time 3D Helps to Finally Solve the Mystery of the Great Pyramid of Kheops!
Dassault Systèmes helps shed light on the 4,500-year-old Khufu Pyramid mystery using the largest real-time 3D virtual reality auditorium in the world -the Geode- in Paris, France. Dassault Systèmes' real-time 3D solutions enabled architect Jean-Pierre Houdin to model and explore the pyramid in 3D and run simulations confirming his theory. A cluster of seven computers running Virtools' VR Publisher recreate the Kheops construction site in 3D, exactly as it was 4,500 years ago. The system allows the presenter to move about the virtual site freely in response to the audience's questions. Virtools also helped develop the amazing and dynamic aspect of the application, creating a unique experience for visitors. This linking of real and virtual worlds via an immersive, interactive 3D experience on the Geode's 400m² screen is a first!
>>> Discover more about the Khufu mystery on www.3ds.com/khufu
Dassault Systèmes' Virtools Technology approved for "PLAYSTATION® 3" Tools and Middleware Program
«We are proud to be part of the "PS3TM" Tools and Middleware Program with the objective of providing our clients with even stronger middleware for the next generation platforms», says Virgile Delporte, VP Electronic Entertainment for Virtools, Dassault Systèmes.
>>> Find out more
Partners
Haption presents its Interactive Physics Pack for Virtools Technology
Based on Haption's IPSI physics simulation technology, IPP is a set of Virtools Building Blocks that allow the user to create and play a real-time 3D application with haptic interaction. Interactive Physics Pack is an add-on library for Virtools Development Platform. This add-on consists of 18 new building blocks that make it easier to set up simulation with collisions, weight and constraints.
>>> Find out more
References
Rise and Ruin: Entering Beta on April 9th
Mixing elements of card-based games, competitive fighting classics, and fantasy RPGs, Rise & Ruin is a web-based, multiplayer game set to launch in Spring 2007. The challenge is to bring to the web browser a level of 3D graphics normally reserved for console or stand-alone PC games. Moreover, players will have the possibility of interacting with their character through a unique mobile phone-based system, which enable people to “carry” their character with them wherever their go.
>>> Find out more
RSA Cosmos to provide the Planetarium of Cappelle la Grande with Virtools Technology
Designer of real time simulation systems, value added integrator of 360° projection systems, and European leader for digital planetarium applications, RSA Cosmos will supply Virtools development and broadcasting licenses to the Planetarium of the Palais de l'Univers in Cappelle la Grande (Dunkerque). RSA Cosmos and Virtools enable the planetarium market to open the field of applications for this fully immersive environment.
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Virtools Events
Virtools presents the Virtools Game Seminar, Paris , April 11th 2007.
Virtools is pleased to invite the major French game development studios for a meeting day in Paris , April 11th 2007. You will discover all the recent innovations in Virtools Game technology, such as the Virtools solution for Nintendo's new Wii™ console, and get a preview of upcoming powerful NextGen solutions. If you want to take part in this seminar, please contact maidon@virtools.com.
Virtools will be present at Laval Virtual, April 18-22, 2007.
As a major actor in the Virtual Reality field and a leader in the 3D interactive technology, Virtools will participate to the 9th international conference on virtual reality, Laval Virtual, April 18-22, 2007. This event has become the European crossroads for technologies linked to simulation and virtual reality. You will discover many applications made with Virtools on our partners' booth as well as Virtools' evolution. Come and meet us on our booth!
>>> Find out more
The Game Developer Conference 2007: A Real Success!
The Game Developer Conference 2007 was a unique opportunity to discover all the innovation and evolution of Virtools technology, such as the preview of the next generation of Virtools solution and the Virtools solution for faster and easier developments on Nintendo's new Wii™ console.
Back from IEEE VR 2007
Virtools was proud to be part of IEEE Virtual Reality 2007, March 10-14 in Charlotte, North Carolina. We were pleased to meet you and make you discover the latest evolution of Virtools technology in the fields of virtual environments, augmented reality, and 3D user interfaces.
Communities
Virtools presents the Virtools Wiki
The new Virtools Wiki is an offshoot of the Swap-Meet Forum where active discussions take place. It is a community based effort to document the most useful technical information concerning Virtools software and the constraints of interactive real-time 3D media. Anyone may submit an article and share their ideas and experiences of Virtools technology.
>>> Find out more
Les Matinées Virtools
Paris, France - Découvrez Virtools au cours d'une matinée de présentation - page d'inscription
- Mardi 10 Avril 2007
- Mardi 22 Mai 2007
>>> Contactez marketing@virtools.com pour plus d'informations.
Virtools Technical Overview - Web Seminars
Virtools invites you to take part in its online seminars, designed to give you an overview of the company and the Virtools Software Suite.
Contact Virtools
Marketing/Press: marketing@virtools.com
Sales - Europe and Asia: info@virtools.com
Sales - North and South America, Canada: info.america@virtools.comWorldwide presence!
New units have been created in Japan and the USA (in addition to our Canadian office). Their mission is to cover the Asian and North American markets in conjunction with each local DS office.
