Latest Version of Free, Online 3D Modeling Software Allows Users
to Reuse or "Remix" Models from Other 3DVIA Users
CONCORD, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Dassault Systemes (DS) (NASDAQ: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065.
DSY. PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
solutions, today announced 3DVIA Shape 2.0, the latest release of its
free 3D modeling software featuring an all new and expanded 3D remix
capability. This latest update will make creating and publishing
online 3D content amazingly easy by allowing users to construct or
"remix" complete 3D scenes using models contributed by other users on
the 3DVIA.com content library.
The new 3D remix functionality is accessed through a search panel
within the product. Users simply enter a search term, select a model
from the results and insert the model they need into their projects.
With a few clicks of a mouse, users can create complete 3D models of
just about anything and publish them online. For example, a user could
build a 3D model of her house and accessorize it with furniture, cars
and many of the models posted by the more than 45,000 registered users
of the site.
"The new 3DVIA Shape further extends 3D content creation to a
whole new set of users and provides a new outlet for our existing 3D
artists to share their work," said Lynne Wilson, senior vice president
and general manager, 3DVIA, Dassault Systemes. "The new 3D remix
capability not only makes 3D publishing easier, but also more fun.
We're excited to see what our user community will create."
The free 3D modeling software is available immediately and can be
downloaded at www.3DVIA.com/shapeit. With the addition of the new 3D
remix feature, 3DVIA Shape 2.0 will now provide three main areas of
functionality.
-- Shape: Simple, but powerful 3D modeling technology designed to
be easy enough for anyone to quickly express ideas in 3D;
-- Remix: Edit and modify Shape models published by other users,
or skip right to constructing complete 3D scenes with models
posted by the 3DVIA community; and
-- Publish: Users can publish and share their work directly
through 3DVIA.com and on their blogs, profiles or most Web
pages through the embeddable 3DVIA interactive player.
Additional features of this release include upgrades to the user
interface, video tutorials and other design and performance
enhancements based on feedback from the fast-growing 3DVIA.com
community.
About 3DVIA:
3DVIA is Dassault Systemes' brand for lifelike 3D product
experiences. 3DVIA extends 3D to new users, businesses and consumers
in order to create new communities with 3D as the common language.
With its open web services-based architecture, it enables
high-performance distribution of 3D content. 3DVIA also delivers
authoring products that revolutionize 3D product publishing and the
3DVIA Virtools platform for developing interactive, real-time
applications. For more information about 3DVIA, go to:
http://www.3dvia.com.
About Dassault Systemes:
As a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
solutions, Dassault Systemes brings value to more than 100,000
customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since
1981, Dassault Systemes develops and markets PLM application software
and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision
of the entire lifecycle of products from conception to maintenance to
recycling. The Dassault Systemes portfolio consists of CATIA for
designing the virtual product - SolidWorks for 3D mechanical design -
DELMIA for virtual production - SIMULIA for virtual testing - ENOVIA
for global collaborative lifecycle management, and 3DVIA for online 3D
lifelike experiences. Dassault Systemes is listed on the Nasdaq
(DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more
information, visit http://www.3ds.com
CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are
registered trademarks of Dassault Systemes or its subsidiaries in the
US and/or other countries.
Dassault Systemes Press:
3DVIA
David Laubner, +1-978-371-5054
David.Laubner@3ds.com
or
DS Americas
Derek Lane, +1-818-673-2243
derek.lane@3ds.com
or
DS AP
Mikiko Igarashi, +81 3 5442 4138
mikiko.igarashi@3ds.com
or
DS EMEA
Arnaud Malherbe, +33 (0)1 55 49 87 73
arnaud.malherbe@3ds.com
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