hoops scene - volume 2, 2009
- Product Upates: 8 Reasons Why Developers Switch to HOOPS
- Client Focus: ShapeSpace
- Upcoming Events:
- Meet the Team: Thomas Osowski
- Training Dates: ADW - May/June, AHFW - June
- Programmers' Notes: New Tech Soft GDT Font
8 Reasons Why Developers Switch to HOOPS
We know the thought of ripping out your graphics system, even to replace it with a market-proven sub-system like HOOPS, can make even the bravest development company nervous. That's why we canvassed our clients to find out why THEY chose to make the switch. |
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Reasons 6, 7 & 8:
6. Expand Hardware and Platform Coverage
7. Leverage Tech Soft's Future-Focused R&D
8. Improve Graphics Stability
What's the #1 Reason? Read for yourself!
ShapeSpace has made it easier to locate engineering components in large CAD databases - and they used HOOPS to do it! Their innovative new product, PartBrowser - a 3D model search-engine, was quickly developed on the HOOPS application framework to allow users to catalogue, search and browse CAD models based on shape.
“At ShapeSpace we are always looking for ways to improve the visualization of our search results in PartBrowser. HOOPS gave us the ability to rapidly prototype new ideas and quickly test their functionality and usability. By using HOOPS we were able to get PartBrowser to market quickly, be confident in its stability over numerous graphics cards and drivers, and have impressive rendering performance.”
Dr. Andrew Sherlock
Managing Director of ShapeSpace, Ltd.
Learn more about ShapeSpace's PartBrowser >>
Members of the Tech Soft 3D Team travel to all parts of the globe to talk to developers about the TS3D Components. Below is where you can find us this month.
If we're not in your neck of the woods, you can always set up a conversation with us by emailing: info@techsoft3d.com
COFES 2009 |
Hannover Messe |
Control Messe |
Open Design Alliance World Conference |
Interoperability Conference |
Spatial Developer's Forum |
CAD Conference |
Thomas Osowski
Developer Support Manager
Yes. Even Obi Wan works for Tech Soft - though here, he goes by the name of Tom. He is also one of the most popular people at Tech Soft both within the company and with our customers. For our customers, Tom leads the charge of supporting their application development and ensuring they meet their deadlines with the best product possible. As for our staff? Well, they like Tom because he's converted our stoarge room into a winery and brewery!
Application Development Workshop
Dates: May 11 - 15 and June 29 - July 2
Location: Berkeley, CA
This course provides an overview of the HOOPS toolkit architecture, API organization and main programming concepts.
Read the Training Syllabus >
Advanced HOOPS Functionality Workshop
Dates: June 15 - 18
Location: Berkeley, CA
HOOPS v17 includes numerous advanced capabilities that will help you improve the competitiveness of your application. This advanced session is for HOOPS developers who want to leverage the full power of this breakthrough release and maximize HOOPS functionality.
Read the Advanced Syllabus >
These classes fill up quickly and space is limited. To secure your spot please contact us at: info@techsoft3d.com.
New Tech Soft GDT Font
HOOPS v17 now includes a GDT Font that was created by Tech Soft 3D, and which can be freely used/distributed by licensed HOOPS evelopers. Updated information on HOOPS Text Usage and the GDT font is covered in:
Section 2.4 of the HOOPS Programming Guide.
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