Release Notes:

SCIENCE FICTION GALLERY FOR MACINTOSH (VERSION 1.1)
September 20, 1994

Before you install the Science Fiction Gallery, please read this file for important installation and usage tips. You may want to print this file before you begin working with your new Gallery, to use as a handy reference.

1. WHERE ON MY HARD DRIVE DO I INSTALL THE SCIENCE FICTION GALLERY?

If you have already installed Virtus VR, when the Gallery installation dialog box appears on your screen, we recommend that you locate the Virtus VR folder file name then choose Install. You do have the option of installing the Gallery anywhere you choose. The advantage of installing into the Virtus VR folder is that the new content is merged into already existing folders. For more details, please refer to the Installation card in the Gallery box.

NOTE FOR VIRTUS WALKTHROUGH PRO USERS: VR Galleries are now compatible with WalkThrough Pro 2.0. You may install the new Gallery anywhere you choose on your hard drive.

2. WHAT FOLDERS AND FILES WILL THE SCIENCE FICTION GALLERY INSTALL ON MY HARD DRIVE?

If you choose to install to the Virtus VR folder the Science Fiction 3-D Galleries, 2-D Galleries and Textures folders will be placed in the original 2-D Galleries, 3-D Galleries, Textures and Bonus Textures folders within the Virtus VR folder. The Gallery installer will place a Science Fiction Scenes folder and an Science Fiction Models folder into the Virtus VR folder on your hard drive. If you install elsewhere the installer will create the necessary folders. 

NOTE FOR VIRTUS VR USERS: All of these folders contain files that Virtus VR needs to operate, so please donÕt move or rename the folders or their contents.

3. WHAT ARE THE SAMPLE SCENES INCLUDED WITH THE SCIENCE FICTION GALLERY?

We have included five Science Fiction sample scenes with this Gallery:

Dragonfly 
Lunar Penitentiary 
Mirror World
Rushmore 2057
Stellar Ark

These scenes are for you to explore and enjoy. If you choose the full install (as opposed to ÒcustomÓ install) procedure, the scenes will be installed into a Science Fiction Scenes Folder. To get more information on any one of these scenes, including information on the subject and the person who created it, open the appropriate Read Me file in the Science Fiction Scenes folder.

4. WHAT ARE THE MODELS INCLUDED WITH THE SCIENCE FICTION GALLERY?

We have included 40 models with this Gallery:

Astronaut Ay-Thos
Astronaut Err- Amis
Astronaut Vladimir
Astronauts Estragon and Pozzo
Bristling with Armament
Cruiser
Del Sarto
Dissecting Table
Falconet
Holbein
Janco
Katzport
Launch
Metsys
Nolde
Picabia
Planet Annao
Planet Cathexion
Planet Edip-Ul Complex
Planet Erosia
Planet Hysteria
Planet Jok-Lakan
Planet Libidor
Planet Praecox
Planet Sigmundus
Planet Thanatos
Redon
Satellite Truck
Scout
Solar Coupe
Space Construction Vehicle
Tanguy
Ter Borch
The Arp
Trunk Patrol
Tzara
Uccello
Usonian Patrol
Veronese
Watteau

Generally speaking, models are less complex than scenes and allow for faster navigation.

5. WHAT TEXTURE PALETTES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS GALLERY?

Cosmic
Stone & Metal
Stone & Metal Shaded
SF Mix
SF Mix Shaded

The Cosmic, SF Mix Shaded and Stone & Metal Shaded palettes will be installed in the Textures folder within the Virtus VR folder. The SF Mix and Stone & Metal palettes (these are the unshaded versions of the shaded palettes) will be installed in the Bonus Textures folder. NOTE: Cosmic only comes in an unshaded version because there is no advantage in shading star fields or celestial bodies. If you need to free up memory, move some of the palettes from the Textures folder into another folder (such as the Bonus Textures folder), then restart VR. Keep in mind that the Texture Palettes are available for use only when these are in the Textures folder.

All of the textures in the Science Fiction Gallery palettes are from the first and second Volumes of Form and Function's Wraptures Library of seamless, tileable textures on CD-ROM. The Wraptures Library contains photographic textures in PICT format for use as 3-D texture maps, presentation backgrounds, and graphic source material. You can purchase the Wraptures CD-ROMs through Form and Function's distributor, EDUCORP. That companyÕs toll-free number is 1-800-843-9497, or you can call 619-536-9999.

6. HOW CAN I CONTACT VIRTUS CUSTOMER SUPPORT?

If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Support Department. HereÕs how:

1) Online Services

America Online: VirtusTech
AppleLink: VIRTUS
CompuServe: 75300,3251
Internet: virtustech@aol.com

Also, be sure to visit our support areas on America Online and CompuServe. You can leave us messages, talk with other Virtus software users, get tips on using our programs, download new models and much more:

America Online: 
  Select Keyword under the Go To menu and then enter ÒVIRTUSÓ (Command-K, type ÒVIRTUSÓ)

CompuServe: 
  Enter ÒGO VIRTUSÓ at any prompt (Command-G, type ÒVIRTUSÓ)

2) Telephone Support

If you wish to call Virtus Customer Support, we recommend that you first check your Virtus VR documentation and the tutorial video. If you still canÕt find the answer to your question, we can help you best if you call us while sitting at your computer with Virtus VR running. Also, please have your serial number ready to give to us. YouÕll find it in the Message Bar at the bottom of the screen when you select About Virtus VR... from the Apple menu.

Telephone: 919/467-9700 (9 a.m.-6 p.m. Eastern, Monday-Friday)

Note: Regretably, Virtus Technical Support is unable to return telephone calls or faxes outside the U.S. or Canada.

7. HOW CAN I SUBMIT FEEDBACK AND IDEAS?

We would love to know what you think of the Virtus VR Galleries. We would also like to know what suggestions you have for future Gallery subjects. Please send us electronic mail at any of the above addresses or write to us at:

Virtus Corporation
Virtus Gallery Feedback
118 MacKenan Drive
Suite 250
Cary, NC 27511