

							        January 1992
		    SUPERSCAPE VIRTUAL REALITIES (TM)
		    ---------------------------------
	      PUBLIC DOMAIN INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATION  V1.2
	      ---------------------------------------------


     INTRODUCTION
     ------------
     This software is a VGA demonstration of the SUPERSCAPE Visualiser which
     is designed for the PC based Desktop VR Workstation.  The virtual world
     displayed has been created using the Virtual Reality Toolkit - the first
     interactive Virtual World creation system.
     It should be noted that the Desktop VR, Superscape Visualiser and Virtual
     Reality Toolkit products are considerably superior to this demonstration
     in respect of screen resolution, degree of detail, control interface and
     speed of screen update.  This demonstration will, however, allow an
     insight into the possibilities and experiences of interacting within a
     virtual world.


     LOADING
     -------
     System required - IBM PC or compatible with VGA (386 or 486 recommended).
     Mouse optional.
     Insert the disk into the current drive and type

		     DEMO <return>

     The software will now load and run.  A key press will bypass the initial
     loading and text screens once loading is complete.


     COPYRIGHT 1990,1991,1992 DIMENSION INTERNATIONAL
     ------------------------------------------------
     This disk is public domain.  Free distribution is permitted and
     encouraged.
     This software and accompanying documentation relative thereto is
     supplied by Dimension International as proprietors of all Intellectual
     Property Rights therein and may only be duplicated and freely distributed
     provided no charge is made and the software thereon is not altered or
     detached in any way.  Public display is permitted.

     SUPERSCAPE, DESKTOP VR and VIRTUAL REALITY TOOLKIT are trademarks of
     Dimension International.


     USING THE DEMONSTRATION
     -----------------------
     This demonstration will allow you to interact in real time within a
     small environment or "virtual world".
     When the demonstration has loaded, use the "O" key to move your viewpoint
     forwards into the environment, the "Q" key to turn your view to the left
     and the "W" key to turn to the right.
     Use these keys, and others as detailed below, to explore the virtual
     world.


     Viewpoint Options (then use Viewpoint Keys to move)
     -----------------
         F1   Outside viewpoint.  Looking into industrial park.
         F2   Outside viewpoint.  Low position.
         F3   Inside view of simple office.
         F4   Overhead view of entire industrial park.


     Control Object Options (then use Control Object Keys to control object
     ----------------------           and Viewpoint Keys to move viewpoint)

	 F5   Control Superscape man (rear, overhead view).
	 F6   Control red car (view from inside car).
	 F7   Control red car (overhead view).
	 F8   Control blue car (rear, overhead view).
	 F9   Control helicopter (side view).


     Reset
     -----
	 F10  Resets all objects to their original positions.  Your viewpoint
	      defaults to that on key F1.


     Viewpoint Keys
     --------------        CHANGE VIEWING DIRECTION

	   Q    Look left                       P    Look up
	   W    Look right                      L    Look down
           N    Tilt view left       Home, Kpad 7    Face forward
	   M    Tilt view right                 U    U-turn

                                MOVE VIEWPOINT

           O    Move view forward               J    Move view right
           K    Move view backward              R    Move view up
	   H    Move view left                  F    Move view down


     Control Object Keys (when controlling an object - keys F5 to F9)
     -------------------

           Up Arrow,Kpad 8    Accelerate object
         Down Arrow,Kpad 2    Decelerate object
         Left Arrow,Kpad 4    Turn object left
        Right Arrow,Kpad 6    Turn object right
                    Kpad -    Make object ascend vertically
                    Kpad +    Make object descend vertically
                    Kpad 9    Pitch object up
                    Kpad 3    Pitch object down
                    Kpad 0    Brake object to stop
		         A    Re-enable auto route (red car only)
 
     Miscellaneous keys
     ------------------
		I    Key information on most commonly used keys
		D    Cycle detail level (less detail = faster screen update)
                B    Buffer clear/horizon on/off
                V    Mouse on/off (install mouse driver before loading demo)
                S    Change step size for viewpoint movement (shown on screen)
                T    Change turning step size (shown on screen)
	        >    Zoom in
	        <    Zoom out
	        X    X rotation lock on/off (when controlling an object)
	        Y    Y rotation lock on/off (  "       "       "    "  )
	        Z    Z rotation lock on/off (  "       "       "    "  )
	BACKSPACE    Pause (any key to restart)
    SHIFT + F1-F9    Save current viewpoint and any controlled object to
		           function key
              ESC    Exit to DOS


     Activate Object
     ---------------
     Place mouse pointer over object and click left mouse button (or kpad *).
     Active objects include:  Superscape man's head and legs
                              Radioactive source (initially inside office)
			      Computer in office (switch on side of monitor)
			      Office doors and chair




     THE PRODUCT RANGE
     -----------------

  *  The Desktop VR system is a turnkey solution complete with all hardware
     and Virtual Reality software - the Superscape Visualiser.  This provides
     real time visualisation and interaction within virtual worlds.  Several
     example worlds are supplied.

  *  The Virtual Reality Toolkit (VRT) is an interactive utility  used for the
     creation and manipulation of virtual worlds. Although it is designed for
     use with the Desktop VR system, the created worlds can be run on any
     desktop or immersion virtual reality system.
     The integrated package includes the Shape Editor - a real time solid 3D
     shape modeller, the World Editor - a real time environment creation
     program, and several libraries of ready made shapes and objects.
     No programming experience is necessary to use VRT - it is typically being
     used by designers and artists.

  *  A Virtual World creation service is also available.


     



     For further information on Superscape Virtual Reality products and
     services, please contact our sales department.


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