Viz Datapool version 2.9.4 Released

December 23, 2008

Viz Datapool version 2.9.4 is a maintenance release which includes new features required by users and some bugfixes.

It is recommended for users who require these new features & bugfixes, especially if using Viz Datapool in Viz Preview mode (without console), or for new installations.

The Datapool scene design tutorial was updated for 2.9.x release.

Main new features and bugfixes :

  • DataParameter A different function now used for updating geometry objects, for immediate update of Viz renderer.
  • DataText Added the option to replace the sub string “\n” with the Windows End-of-Line characters (ASCII 13 & 10). A useful option that is now also support in Viz Datapool Conversion Table strings.
  • DataImage Sending a blank image name (or an image name containing only blank characters) is now ignored, to solve crashing of Viz Engine 3.x.
  • The printout mechanism of all Viz Datapool plugins was changed to support preview mode (Without a console).
  • DataCountdown Added a new variable for tenth of a second and an option to stop variables update on time.
  • DataMath, DataMathObject Added the option to set the decimal places for floating numbers.

For full details and installation notes read the Release Notes here

Download version from the ftp in /products/VizDatapool/Installer/ folder.

Download the updated scene design tutorial from the ftp in /products/VizDatapool/Turorial/ Note that the Tutorial now include a separate *.via archive for Viz 3.x

Download User's Guide from the ftp in /products/Vizrt Documentation/VizDatapool/ .

Download is restricted to customers with a valid support contract. If you do not have the login details, please contact your regional support team.