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3Dconnexion and ESRI Join Forces for Superior 3D GIS Navigation; Unparalleled Advantage for ArcView Users in 3D Visualization and Navigation
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www.3Dconnexion.com
LOS GATOS, Calif., Jul 8, 2002 - 3Dconnexion, the leading developer of 3D controllers announced today that it has developed the ArcView plug-in for users of ESRI's GIS software. The new plug-in will enable ArcView users to take full advantage of 3Dconnexion's SpaceMouse and SpaceBall's unparalleled real-time 3D visualization and navigation features. Additionally, a demonstration of both of the 3D controllers and the ESRI software in action will be available at the ESRI International User Conference to be held July 8-12, 2002 in San Diego, Calif.
"3Dconnexion's SpaceMouse and SpaceBall offer powerful, new ways to navigate 3D maps," said ESRI's Dean McComber. "We are excited about this new capability."
Users of the ArcView mapping software, in conjunction with the 3Dconnexion devices, will now be empowered to intuitively "fly" around 3D geographical maps with real-life motion, in every possible direction. Simply applying light pressure to the device will seamlessly translate the user's sense of touch into dynamic 3D movements within ArcView.
"3D GIS is a perfect application for our SpaceMouse and SpaceBall products," said Wolfgang Hausen, CEO of 3Dconnexion. "ESRI is the clear leader in this market, so we are delighted to provide this rich new capability to ArcView users,"
The combination of these two technologies now brings a powerful solution to those who utilize ESRI's GIS software applications. Three-dimensional maps present tremendous demands on user interfaces. Maps are typically very large, and users need to pan and zoom frequently. Moreover, they need to change orientation and perspective to visualize exactly what they want to see. To accomplish this with a mouse takes numerous repetitive steps, and also requires that the user constantly shift from navigation to selection, working in fits and starts.
In contrast, by using a more powerful, intuitive two-handed approach, the ArcView user can navigate with the 3D controller in one hand, while their other hand is free to select, inspect or interrogate map data with the mouse. As a result, the user gains a better understanding and comprehension of their maps, accomplishing their work more directly, and with less fatigue.
In addition to providing an unparalleled free flowing navigation, the SpaceMouse and SpaceBall also provide mappable buttons which the ArcView users can use for common functions or macros, further enriching their experience. The SpaceMouse and SpaceBall plug-in for ArcView will be available at the end of Q3, 2002.
About 3Dconnexion
3Dconnexion, a Logitech Company (Nasdaq:LOGI), develops and markets input devices for the growing field of 3D motion control, used in the CAD (Computer Aided Design), EDA (Electronic Design Automation), GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and DCC (Digital Content Creation) markets. The company combines the resources of two industry leaders, LogiCad3D (product: SpaceMouse) and Labtec3D (product: SpaceBall), and is the worldwide market leader in 3D input devices.
3Dconnexion is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with offices in Detroit, London, Munich, Paris, Stockholm, Wroclaw and Tokyo.
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