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New 3D Content Management Tool Released From Meshbox

Meshbox, a division of Proactive International, LLC, announces the availability of Meshbox 1.0, a new tool for managing and converting 3D content. Features include:

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Game Developer, Staff

October 28, 2002

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Meshbox, a division of Proactive International, LLC, announces the availability of Meshbox 1.0, a new tool for managing and converting 3D content. Features include:

  • Collects 3D objects from multiple locations then copies and batch converts them into a single location.

    • Import/Export formats include 3D Studio MAX format (3DS), LightWave format (LWO), TrueSpace (COB), Apple Computer’s 3DMF format, Expression Tools Shade (SHD) and WaveFront OBJ.

    • Can export to Shockwave 3D (W3D) and Viewpoint (VET) 3D web formats.

    • Contains a database that allows 3D objects to be stored in collections, which can be found via keyword and description-based searches.

    • Uses an OpenGL-based application for previewing 3D objects, complete with textures and lights. It can make use of camera and light information stored with a 3D object, and supports panning, zooming, wireframe and solid modes.

    • Uses XML-based documents for collecting 3D objects, and collections for increased productivity. Users can also assign keywords and descriptions to objects, collections and projects themselves so they can be easily searched and found.

    • Contains a file browser that allows users to create, move and append objects, Projects and Collections without opening the files themselves. Meshbox 1.0 is available for immediate download from the Meshbox website. The street price of Meshbox 1.0 is $149, and it runs on Windows 98 or later.

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