Hey Everybody

You may have seen a few Sketchup models in 3D environments floating around the last few months, now it’s your turn to have a go!

We are launching the first ever ICEvision competition right here on Sketchucation! We have worked closely with our friends at 3Dconnexion who have very kindly supplied some fantastic prizes for you to literally get your hands on.

Grand prize: 3DConnexion SpacePilot PRO mouse ($409.99 USD value) & an additional three-month ICEvision subscription

with some fantastic 2nd, 3rd and bonus prizes all supplied from 3Dconnexion & ICEvision!

The entry's will be judged by a fantastic team including Sketchucation mayor, Mike Lucey!

All the information you need to enter is on this site, http://www.ice-edge.com/icevision

or get started right away, register here http://www.icevisioncloud.com/register.jsf and enter this promo code SKV856

We cant wait to see your fantastic models come to life!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Andy

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haha great idea Daniel

I put that view in my ICEvision above, I had to stop short of humming Celine Dion..

Hey Marcus!

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's pretty new technology so it's being updated with new features and ideas on a pretty regular basis. Thank you for the suggestions too, I've sent them over to our team to review, but in the mean time i'll give you a little info to for a couple of your suggestions below too.

@unknownuser said:

-the navigation controls need to be more responsive, however I am on a laptop without a dedicated video card so that may have been the problem.

It definitely sounds like its to do with the video card, you can play with the settings within the ICEvision view settings > camera setting. Try playing with the speeds and see if it helps.

@unknownuser said:

I'd like to see shadows.

It's something we are looking at for sure. We want to be able to give all you guys the best environment but still keep the fast capture speeds and the ease of use.

@unknownuser said:

I'd still like to see something other than a black sky Maybe you could have an option use an HDRI sky for lighting and/or background...simple and elegant

something else we are working on right now. Same as above!

I don't know if you have seen this model in ICEvision, but take a look. It was the winning design in the recent google Sketchup "design your dwelling" Competition

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Do you happen to have some holy poly models in the warehouse? If not would you mind sending me one. I'd love to show you how great ICEvision looks!

Andy

no need to apologize! any feedback is good feedback as its helps us improve!

what happened exactly from the moment you clicked launch now?

That app looks like a similar thing but for a different purpose. We want you to be able to share your models as quickly and securely. The full app actually allows you to email the model to anyone in the world and give them the same experience.

Hey Pilou

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. What was it that you installed? a Java update?

The great thing about ICEvision is that I created that with one click from our google Sketchup imbedded plugin, It took 5 minutes to create (4 minutes of that was sketchup capturing the model) and I can share it securely over email with everybody when I'm finished. I'm not sure what Unity does? Can it create this in the same time scale with the same security?

Thank you very much for the feedback, please keep me updated!

Andy

Hey Everybody

I have just found a really cool pirate ship in the Google Sketchup warehouse and captured it into our 3D gaming technology Environment app, ICEvision. The model was created by loverevolutionary and has not been edited in anyway.

I wanted to share it with you guys for some feedback, So Grab the mouse and fly around the exterior and the interior of the pirate ship. Press the help button in the application for flying tips!

1. Click here to open the ICEvision http://icevision.ice-edge.com/viewer.jsf?mkey=33b5af2426ead22758da500678b32107
2. You will now see the ICEvision page
3. Check the box to agree to the terms
4. Click the start ICEvision button
5. You will need Java version 1.5 installed on your machine to run ICEvision.

I really appreciate feedback, positive or negative, so please leave a comment.

I hope you enjoy it!

Andy

**Suggested System:

Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2.40GHz or higher

4Gb of Memory

Nvidia Quadro FX2700M

Windows XP or Vista*

Requires: OpenGL 1.4 or higher

http://www.ice-edge.com**

Hey Peterbilt1993

I found a similar model in the sketchup warehouse and thought I'd upload it to our ICEvision application. click below and let me know what you think. You can guide around with your mouse and even fly inside (although this model only has minor interior detail). Flying tips are on the help button within the app.

Here is Peterbilt model by samsonite. from the Google sketchup warehouse in ICEvision

1. Click here http://icevision.ice-edge.com/viewer.jsf?mkey=bfafc2bc78e213782cdc08f65f883b4e
2. You will now see the ICEvision page
3. Check the box to agree to the terms
4. Click the start ICEvision button
5. You will need Java version 1.5 installed on your machine to run ICEvision.

If you want to have your model in the app to send around to your friends and family, let me know where the model is on Google warehouse or send it to me at anolloth@ice-edge.com and I will post it on the forum!

Enjoy

Andy

**Suggested System:

* Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2.40GHz or higher
* 4Gb of Memory
* Nvidia Quadro FX2700M
* Windows XP or Vista*
* Requires: OpenGL 1.4 or higher**

Hey Elissandre

Excellent work on the model! looks great.

I have captured it in our ICEvision software, click the link below to see what it looks like in a 3D video gaming environment.

1. http://icevision.ice-edge.com/viewer.jsf?mkey=9b81411e9d327ec1010211c9d530794e
2. You will now see the ICEvision page
3. Check the box to agree to the terms
4. Click the start ICEvision button
5. You will need Java version 1.5 installed on your machine to run ICEvision.

I have added a few scenes, so when it loads hit the play button or feel free to guide yourself with your mouse. The controls are on the help tab!

Just a quick note, the railings and ropes didn't come through correctly as they are drawn lines not geometry. It's something we are working on, but if you intend to build the railings and ropes with models not lines in the future, I will be happy to capture it in ICEvision again!

Lets me know what you think.

Andy

**Suggested System requirements to run ICEvision:

* Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 2.40GHz or higher
* 4GB RAM
* HD Space: Call for info based on your needs
* NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
* Windows XP or Vista*
* OpenGL 1.4 or higher**

Happy new year to you all.

Did you all get a chance to look at the second ICEvision we published just after the news letter went out?
If so, any thoughts? I love the texture of the wood inside main entrance.

Andy

I'm glad you like it!

Once you get used to the controls you will really start to enjoy flying around models, especially with a 3D connexion mouse!

In regards to the background, it's black because the playing field is an infinite space, however plans are are being made to add some sky.

Don't forget to send me a model if you have time.

Andy
anolloth@ice-edge.com

Here is the winning design in the recent google Sketchup "design your dwelling" Competition

This one is smaller and more simple with no set path. Fly around and enjoy!

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I will add this to my first post for all to see.

Don't forget, if you have a 3D connexion mouse, you can connect it by clicking on the 'view settings' tab

That's excellent news. Thanks for checking it out!

We just threw it up on the forum to show you what ICEvision does, I will publish some smaller models with no text soon too. If you have a model you want me to put up, please feel free to email me the file!

When you get back into ICEvision, hit the help button > Help contents and a quick driving tips screen will appear.

@d12dozr said:

This sounds exciting, Andrew! I'm looking forward to using it. So to clarify, it only works with Sketchup Pro, not the free version?

Hey

It is in the development plans to have this working on the standard version, however all of our attention has been on Sketchup pro, Revit, autoCAD architecture & 3d Max recently. Keep checking our website for updates!

I hope you enjoy the ICEvision

Andy

Hey

Try it now everybody and enjoy

Might I suggest a beach themed mp3 in the background as its playing!

Sorry for the hiccup, lets us know your thoughts.

Andy

Hey Guys

Thanks for the heads up. We are looking at 64bit code right now. But anybody with a 32bit system should have no trouble at all. I'll keep you posted.

Thomas - are you using a release candidate version of Windows 7?

Andy

Hey Thomas

That's a JAVA error, you will need to download the latest version. I've added a link below for you.

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Thank you!

Andy

Hey Everybody!

My name is Andy and I work for ICE Edge Business Solutions in Calgary, Canada.

We have created a fully interactive video game 3D environment called ICEvision. This application plugs directly into google sketchup pro. I just wanted to gather your thoughts on the product and give you all the opportunity to have your own designs put into ICEvision.

Here is an ICEvision we have put together. The models were taken directly from the google sketchup warehouse. If you would like the guided tour hit the play button and enjoy. This is actually an advertisement idea we had, so it also includes a couple of examples of other ICEvision compatible software, but the objects are all sketchup made. If you haven't got time to watch it all, just grab the mouse and fly around. If you have a 3D connexion mouse, press the view settings button at the top of the player and hit "connect Logitech 3D connexion"

To make sure this will work, please make sure you have an updated version of JAVA on your computer and you will need a good graphics card, such as Nvidia Quadro.

Google sketchup "Design your dwelling" competition winner

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Larger sketchup model we have made

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If you would like your model in ICEvision, send your sketchup file to me at anolloth@ice-edge.com. I will then send your model back to you in ICEvision, just like the link above! We will not use your file again without your permission

Please comment with any questions, feedback (positive or negative!) and ICEvision suggestions!

Thanks

Andy
http://www.ice-edge.com