Microsoft picks Dassault on Virtual Earth

By

Microsoft has teamed up with 3D software developer Dassault Systémes (DS) to launch Microsoft Virtual Earth -3DVIA..


This free online application allows consumers to imagine and create realistic 3-D models – for instance buildings and structures – then share them through Microsoft Virtual Earth and online communities.

"Virtual Earth -3DVIA users will be able to build a world that mixes their future projects and ideas with real-life places, buildings and structures," said Lynne Wilson, senior vice president and general manager of 3DVIA at Dassault Systémes.

"Through Microsoft's online geographic location mapping technology and our 3-D modelling and realistic visualisation know-how, we have created a new level of realism within Virtual Earth that provides an unrestricted freedom for creativity and innovation."

Users can design a 3-D model of their house, favourite building or any structure, then select from different visualisation options, textures and colours to give their 3-D model a style of its own. Users can then upload their 3-D models to Virtual Earth, specifying an address or neighborhood so they can experience the model within a real-life context.
Got a news tip for our journalists? Share it with us anonymously here.
Copyright ©v3.co.uk
Tags:

Most Read Articles

Orica to set new workforce systems live in Australia in July

Orica to set new workforce systems live in Australia in July

Lion builds an app to detect its beers on tap in venues

Lion builds an app to detect its beers on tap in venues

ANZ Institutional readies go-live for "multi-agent chatbot" amie

ANZ Institutional readies go-live for "multi-agent chatbot" amie

Victoria Police refreshes online reporting

Victoria Police refreshes online reporting

Log In

  |  Forgot your password?