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Multigen-Paradigm Announces Sitebuilder 3D
New tool allows visualization of GIS data in realtime 3D;
Significantly extends power of ArcView GIS
ORLANDO, Fla. - Nov. 27, 2000 -Today at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation
and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc., the leading developer of
realtime 3D solutions, announced SiteBuilder 3D?, a new 3D geographic information systems
(GIS) product. As an extension to ESRI’s popular ArcView GIS? desktop mapping program,
SiteBuilder 3D effortlessly transforms 2D map data into realistic and fully-interactive 3D
environments allowing users to conduct virtual fly-throughs while simultaneously tracking their
position in ArcView. Few tools exist today that can facilitate the simple creation of 3D worlds
from a GIS program, but SiteBuilder 3D makes this process simple without requiring high-level
technical or 3D modeling expertise. These realtime capabilities are also the same visualization
techniques that are used by MultiGen-Paradigm in high-end flight simulators, driving simulators
and realtime games.
SiteBuilder 3D can rapidly generate a 3D terrain skin directly from common elevation
data sources, including digital elevation models and contour maps. These terrain skins are then
draped with high-resolution aerial photography, satellite imagery or any ArcView map. Point,
line and polygon features are projected onto the 3D terrain with 3D models and textures that are
supplied by SiteBuilder’s model library. Once the 3D scene is created, the user can conduct
virtual fly-throughs or walk-throughs in realtime using a computer mouse as a pointing device.
Clouds, fog and time-of-day options significantly increase the realism of the 3D scene. By
viewing GIS data in realtime 3D, SiteBuilder 3D gives the user a deeper understanding of scale,
proximity and view impacts that are very difficult to interpret from 2D maps.
“The ability to quickly create a realtime 3D scene directly from your map data
significantly extends the power of ArcView GIS,” said Jon Zucker, Urban Simulation/GIS
Market Manager at MultiGen-Paradigm. “Now urban planners, military analysts, engineering
firms and natural resource managers can easily view their data in 3D, making their GIS
applications more compelling.”
“Landowners frequently struggle to interpret two-dimensional maps, especially for
projects involving complex terrain and structures,” said Chuck Donley, Land Planner at Donley
& Associates, Inc. and SiteBuilder beta user. “SiteBuilder provides an essential tool to assist in
assessing the visual impact of proposed development projects.”
At this year’s AEC Systems 2000 show, SiteBuilder 3D won CADENCE Magazine’s
ShowStopper award. While only in prototype at the time, the product was recognized for its
innovation and ability to define the emerging 3D GIS market.
Pricing and Availability
SiteBuilder 3D is expected to ship Spring 2001 and will be priced at $1,995. Please check the
MultiGen-Paradigm Web site at http://www.multigen.com for details.
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