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3.4.2 QuadroView
QuadroView is a tool for observing complex 3D objects and scenes. It can be
run either as a stand-alone program, or in conjunction with AutoCAD.
Because QuadroView can read the major 3D import formats, it is able to
import data from other CAD applications.
Software environments
QuadroView currently supports the following environments:
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AutoCAD under Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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CAD applications under Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 with suit-
able export formats
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As a stand-alone 3D viewer under Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
What does QuadroView offer?
QuadroView integrates seamlessly into existing AutoCAD installations,
directly accessing the database of the CAD application. New objects, editing
operations, etc. are automatically identified, and are immediately displayed
in QuadroView. Since objects are depicted in a separate window, the user
can immediately manipulate them and observe them from all sides, without
losing their context to the current work. With a press of a button, a chosen
camera setting can be sent to AutoCAD, to update the current work. This
greatly simplifies the complicated AutoCAD camera setting, thus increasing
productivity. QuadroView offers a user-friendly interface. 3D objects can eas-
ily be moved, zoomed, and rotated with the mouse. Each camera setting can
be saved as a predefined setting, which can be called up later.
QuadroView not only allows objects to be turned and observed from all sides
with the mouse, but it also allows the viewer to walk or even fly through com-
plex scenes. This way, any planning or construction deficiencies can be iden-
tified early on. Also, clients can be given a preview of the product, before it
is actually created.
In its stand-alone mode, QuadroView is excellent for presentations. This
removes the necessity for installing extensive CAD software at the client’s
premises. A prepared data file and QuadroView
are all that is needed. The
editing capability makes it easy to change materials and lighting of individual