rion@wdl1.UUCP (Rion Cassidy) (08/21/87)
We here at Ford Aerospace have been looking into several different software packages on the market that will provide a high level programming environment for 3-D solid modelling in real time. Our machine is an IRIS 3120. The limitations we have run up against so far are very high prices ($55K) and machine incompatibility (e.g. we don't have enough bit planes on our machine). One product that looks promising is made by a (small) company called "Flying Moose Systems and Graphics Company, Ltd."; they make a product called "HOOPS" which, as they describe it, does almost exactly what we need it to and is fairly inexpensive ($3000). The problem is that this company is new and we have no previous experience with them. We would also like to think that they'll be around a year from now to support their product(s). If anyone out there has had experience with Flying Moose we would appreciate hearing from you. Also, if you happen to know of any other software that might meet our needs, we would really appreciate your advice there as well. Please E-mail!! Thanks in advance for your help. Rion Cassidy <rion@wdl1> ..sun!wdl1!rion