Microsoft and Dassault Systemes Launch Microsoft Virtual Earth -3DVIA |
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Consumers can shape and share ideas in 3-D in Virtual Earth.
REDMOND, Wash., and PARIS, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dassault
Systemes (DS), a world leader in 3-D and product life-cycle management
(PLM) solutions, and Microsoft Corp. today launched Microsoft(R) Virtual
Earth(TM) -3DVIA (Technology Preview). This free online application,
developed by Dassault Systemes, allows consumers to imagine and create
realistic 3-D models -- such as of buildings and structures -- then share
them through Microsoft Virtual Earth and online communities.
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"Virtual Earth -3DVIA users will be able to build a world that mixes
their future projects and ideas with real-life places, buildings and
structures," said Lynne Wilson, senior vice president and general manager
of 3DVIA at Dassault Systemes. "Through Microsoft's online geographic
location mapping technology and our 3-D modeling and realistic
visualization know-how, we have created a new level of realism within
Virtual Earth that provides an unrestricted freedom for creativity and
innovation."
Users can download Virtual Earth -3DVIA for free and immediately begin
using the fun, easy-to-use and intuitive application. Virtual Earth -3DVIA
allows anyone to do the following with their ideas:
-- Create. With just a few clicks, users can easily design a 3-D model of
their house, favorite building or any structure, then select from
different visualization options, textures and colors to give their 3-D
model a style of its own.
-- Publish. Users can upload their 3-D models to Virtual Earth, specifying
an address or neighborhood so they can experience the model within a
real-life context.
-- Share. Users can add their 3-D model to collections, and share it with
friends and colleagues through Web communities.
"Our alliance with Dassault Systemes, a company that has 26 years of
technology experience in 3-D modeling, will help us bring a new level of
realism to Virtual Earth," said Stephen Lawler, general manager of Virtual
Earth at Microsoft. "Microsoft is committed to delivering the
highest-quality product for our Virtual Earth customers, and this
enhancement is another step toward fulfilling that commitment."
Virtual Earth -3DVIA is being released as a technology preview to allow
community feedback before the next release of the product. More information
about Virtual Earth -3DVIA is available online at
http://maps.live.com/Help/en-us/VE3DVIADownload.htm.
About Virtual Earth
The Virtual Earth platform is Microsoft's next-generation integrated
set of powerful online mapping and search services that offer a variety of
capabilities, including unique bird's-eye view, three-dimensional imagery,
and aerial and satellite imagery. The Virtual Earth platform also powers a
variety of consumer, enterprise and government applications that enable
people to discover and explore a specific location. Virtual Earth powers
Live Search Maps, Microsoft's online local search and mapping Web site.
More information about the Virtual Earth platform is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/virtualearth/default.mspx.
About 3DVIA
3DVIA is Dassault Systemes' brand for online 3D lifelike experiences.
It establishes 3D as a universal media for consumer and professional
communities, and allows anyone to imagine, play, and experience products
and services used in our daily lives. Once perfected in the virtual world,
these can be delivered in the physical world. The Virtools product line is
part of 3DVIA. 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. 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.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, SIMULIA, SolidWorks and 3D VIA are registered
trademarks of Dassault Systemes or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or
other countries.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.
SOURCE Microsoft Corp.
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CONTACT:
pr.mspx./ /CONTACT: In the United States,
Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide for Microsoft,
+1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com; David Laubner, of
SolidWorks, +1-978-371-5054, dlaubner@solidworks.com; or Derek
Lane of Dassault Systemes Americas, +1-818-673-2243,
derek.lane@3ds.com; In Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mikiko
Igarashi of Dassault Systemes Asia Pacific, +81-3-5442-4138,
mikiko.igarashi@3ds.com, or Arnaud Malherbe, Dassault Systemes
EMEA, +33 (0)1 55 49 87 73, arnaud.malherbe@3ds.com
