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Announcing a spectacular demonstration of a new 3D translation
technology called InterChange...
The "Syndesis 3D-ROM" is a CDROM collection of more than 500 freely
distributable 3D models, all present in AutoCAD DXF, 3D Studio,
Wavefront .obj, Video Toaster LightWave and Impulse's Imagine
PC/Amiga formats. It's also got more than 400 tileable, wrappable
texture maps. It includes a fully indexed, cross-referenced catalog
of the objects.
The disc includes demonstration models from companies such as
Viewpoint Animation Engineering. 28 Viewpoint demo models are
present. More demo objects were contributed by Noumenon Labs,
VRS Media, Mira Imaging and other commercial modeling companies.
The 3D-ROM is a demonstration of the translation abilities of
InterChange, Syndesis's system for converting between 3D file
formats. InterChange translates between AutoCAD DXF, 3D Studio,
Digital Arts, Wavefront, Swivel, Sculpt, VideoScape, LightWave,
Imagine, CAD-3D, PAGErender and Vista DEM formats. Soon to come is
support for StereoLithography, Macromedia 3DGF, Super 3D, Alias
StyleGuide, Topas, Softimage, Inventor and Vertigo formats. All
material and hierarchy information is preserved as best as possible.
This ISO-9660 disc is fully accessible from MS-DOS, Macintosh, Amiga
and Unix workstations.
(The 3D-ROM does not include InterChange itself. InterChange
translated each model to the five different formats on the disc.)
If you'd like to find out about this CDROM, we'd be glad to add you
to our mailing list.
Syndesis Corporation
P.O. Box 65
235 South Main Street
Jefferson, WI 53549
(414) 674-5200
(414) 674-6363 FAX
Compuserve 76004,1763, support forum at 'GO AMIGAV'.
Internet 76004.1763@compuserve.com
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Common Questions about the Syndesis 3D-ROM
Q: Are there any restrictions on these models?
A: Yes and no. The vast majority have no royalty or usage
restrictions. We want you to be able to use them however you like! We
have permission to redistribute the demo models from commercial
modeling companies, but if you want to redistribute these, you'll
need to get permission on your own.
Q: Are the models hierarchical and animate-able?
A: Some are, some aren't. Many of them are hierarchical, in the
formats that support it. The DXF versions have sub-objects separated
on layers, and surfaces are distinct pen numbers, which is perfect
for programs like Topas. LightWave versions are present both as
single models and as full LightWave scenes with separate sub-objects.
Q: Do the models use splines and patches?
A: No. They are all made of polygons. Some are all triangles,
others are polygons, depending on the file format.
Q: Are the models high-resolution?
A: Some are, some aren't. They range from just a few hundred
polygons to some with more than 50,000 polygons.
Q: Do they include texture maps?
A: A few do, but most contain only colored polygons. (DXF files do
not contain true color information.)
Q: Can I get a catalog of the models?
A: Yes, send us your postal address and we'll send you a catalog.
Or look online for our 3DROMI.ZIP file for thumbnail gray-scale
renderings of all the models, although the actual models are in
color.
Q: I see duplicates in the thumbnail renderings, for example, NCC-1701.
A: You can't tell from the thumbnail renderings, but these are
different resolution versions of the same model. (They vary in the
number of polygons, but not the basic shape.)
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Would you like a free Syndesis 3D-ROM?
We're looking for contributions for the next edition of the 3D-ROM.
We're sending this letter to everyone who asked to submit models for
the next disc.
Why did we make the first Syndesis 3D-ROM? Syndesis is not in the
business of making objects. Foremost, the 3D-ROM is our way of
demonstrating our 3D translation software, InterChange. Second, it
promotes the efforts of other 3D-related companies. For example, the
first edition of the 3D-ROM included demo objects from modeling
companies such as Viewpoint DataLabs, Noumenon Labs, VRS Media and
Imagination Works. We have a friendly back-scratching relationship
with these companies. We give them the tools they need to deliver
high-quality 3D data to you in the format you want. We often share
the same customers, too. Artists who buy models often need file
translators, and people who translate files often need models.
Finally, the Syndesis 3D-ROM helps our customers, too. There are a
lot of useful but non-commercial models that wouldn't see the light
of day without a high-capacity medium like the 3D-ROM. We help you
in other ways, too. You can use the 3D-ROM to demonstrate your
skills as a 3D modeler. The 3D-ROM is a great way for you to promote
your business. And best of all, we can help you earn a free copy of
the next edition of the 3D-ROM.
What should you send? We want 3D models in any 3D format. We
require original 3D models that you created yourself. Send 3D
objects, related texture map images and descriptive text files.
Please don't send any animations for the disc. We hope that you will
send as many objects as you can. We will choose the best models for
the disc. We reserve the right to choose which files and objects
will appear on the final 3D-ROM disc. For each model, we require a
simple rendering of the object that we can use in the catalog. It
should be on a pure white background unless you're providing an
entire scene. Include a short text file on disk that describes the
models.
You can also include text files or images that describe what you do.
You are free to promote yourself in any way. Be as commercial as you
want. You, too, can use the 3D-ROM to find new customers. We'll do
our best to include these files if we publish your models. How
should you send them? We can accept models on various media. We can
read data in PC, Mac and Amiga format, on floppies, Syquest 44
cartridges, Exabyte 8200/8500 8mm 'tar' tapes, and Macintosh Soft
Backup II 8mm tapes. Media will be returned upon request.
Is there a deadline? Yes. We need your files before April 29, 1994.
Don't wait. (If you find this file after 4/29/94, please call us to
see if we're continuing this offer for future editions of the disc.)
What happens next? After completing this submission form, return it
to Syndesis with your models and renderings. We'll consider adding
your models for the next edition of the Syndesis 3D-ROM. If we
include any of your models on a future 3D-ROM, you'll get a free copy
of that edition of the 3D-ROM. If you have any questions, call us at
(414) 674-5200.
Syndesis Corporation
P.O. Box 65
235 South Main Street
Jefferson, WI 53549
(414) 674-5200
(414) 674-6363 FAX
-------------- print your own copy of the agreement below --------
Syndesis 3D-ROM Artist Agreement
I, _____________________, known here as 'Artist,' certify that the 3D
models and images listed below are my own creation, and that I have
all rights to redistribute these files:
Filename Description
__________ __________________________________________________
__________ __________________________________________________
__________ __________________________________________________
__________ __________________________________________________
__________ __________________________________________________
__________ __________________________________________________
__________ __________________________________________________
__________ __________________________________________________
__________ __________________________________________________
__________ __________________________________________________
(To describe additional files, please attach additional pages to this
agreement.) "Artist" agrees that these models have been sent to
Syndesis Corporation ("Publisher") for the sole purpose of
consideration for their inclusion in a future edition of the Syndesis
3D-ROM.
"Artist" agrees that Syndesis Corporation is granted the non-exclusive
right to redistribute these works in the original as well as any
translated forms, in any electronic and print distribution, in forms
such as, but not limited to, floppy disk, CDROM, promotional archives
and special 3D object collections. Syndesis does not claim any other
rights or copyright on "Artist's" contributed works.
If Syndesis Corporation accepts any of the above described models for
inclusion in any future editions of the Syndesis 3D-ROM collection,
"Artist" is entitled to sole compensation in the form of a single
copy of the CDROM edition of any Syndesis 3D-ROM that includes
"Artist's" models. In this case, Syndesis Corporation will give full
credit to "Artist" as the creator of this data when it is distributed
in any form.
Syndesis Corporation is under no obligation to include any model on
any edition of the 3D-ROM. If Syndesis Corporation does not choose
to include these models in a future edition of the Syndesis 3D-ROM,
Syndesis Corporation has no right to redistribute these models.
Artist Signature ____________________________ Date: ___________
Please print:
Name ____________________________________________
Company ____________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________
City, State, Zip ____________________________________________
____________________________________________
Phone and FAX ____________________________________________