1 Intro

1 Chapter 1 Introduction Basic information regarding 3D World and 3D World plug-ins, including installation instructions and technical support details. Table of Contents Introduction 1-2 Help 1-8 3D World Online Manual 1-8 Requirements 1-2 ATI QuickDraw 3D Installation 1-3 Accelerator Hardware 1-9 Plug-ins 1-4 Troubleshooting 1-9 Installing Plug-ins 1-6 Technical Support 1-10 When 3D World is Launched 1-7 While 3D World is Running 1-7 Working Efficiently 1-8 1-1 return to main table of contents 1 ◆ Introduction Thank you for choosing 3D World, the affordable, easy to use alternative to today's complex 3D applications for the Macintosh¨. Designed for novices as well as professionals, 3D World provides the tools you need to create professional 3D designs, animations and QuickTime¨ movies. In addition to a core application suitable for viewing and manipulating existing 3D Þles, 3D World offers a plug-in architecture that makes it easy to add tools and extend the programÕs functionality. Plug-ins can be palettes, tools, menu items or idlers and can be loaded as the application is launched or ÔhotÕ loaded while 3D World is running. Information about the plug- ins available is provided in this manual. Additional rendering options, such as transparent surfaces and interactive constructive solid geometries, are available through supported QuickDraw 3D hardware renderers, and plug-in renderers from third party companies can be accessed by 3D World if they are installed in the Extensions folder. For added convenience, the 3D World product also includes the Librarian utility for cataloging and retrieving frequently used 3D objects, textures, and sounds. Take a look at the extra items on the CD which are not installed on your hard drive during the installation procedure. Use the sample textures, libraries and 3D Þles to quickly and easily cre- ate 3D documents, view the movie Þles to see some simple examples of animations created in 3D World, and play the demo movies for a brief explanation of some 3D World features. Plus, demo copies of PhotoFix, MacInteriors, MacDraft, MacPalette and MacPlot drivers are included for those who are interested in other Microspot products. ◆ Requirements 3D World minimally requires: ¥ Power Macintosh with CD drive ª ¥ System 7.1.2 or later ¥ QuickDraw 3D 1.0.2 or later (The version of QuickDraw 3D available at release date is ª included.) …