MultiGen-Paradigm Ships Sitebuilder 3D

MultiGen-Paradigm announced the shipment of its newest software tool, SiteBuilder 3D at the International Training and Education Conference & Exhibition (ITEC). SiteBuilder 3D is an extension to ESRI's ArcView GIS desktop mapping program and provides users with a solution to quickly visualize 2D GIS data in 3D. With the availability of this new extension, ArcView users will be able to seamlessly transform 2D map data into realistic, fully interactive 3D scenes. SiteBuilder 3D easily creates 3D terrain models directly from common elevation data sources including digital elevation models and contour maps. The terrain-skins can then be draped with either an active map or high-resolution aerial or satellite imagery. Utilizing a library of photo-realistic 3D models and textures, SiteBuilder 3D transforms 2D map symbols into 3D features; no advanced 3D modeling or rendering experience is required. Users can then virtually fly, walk and drive through their 3D scene by using the mouse as a pointing device, allowing multiple focal points from any angle or perspective. Optional features such as clouds, fog and time of day can be easily added to the scene. The technology behind SiteBuilder 3D is the same that is used today in high-end flight simulators, driving simulators and real-time gaming applications benefiting from MultiGen-Paradigm's 15 years of experience in real-time 3D products and services. MultiGen-Paradigm's current involvement in the GIS marketplace ties the GIS and real-time visualization worlds together while the new SiteBuilder 3D allows users to access 3D data quicker and easier. MultiGen-Paradigm will be accepting orders for SiteBuilder 3D at ITEC. The product will be available for shipping by May 15, 2001 priced at $1,995.