“Engineering Animation, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAII), today announced the
availability of WorldToolKit Release 9 for Linux. WorldToolKit is
EAI’s cross-platform software development system for creating
real-time 3D interactive and virtual reality applications for
commercial and scientific use. WorldToolKit simplifies the
complex tasks of creating 3D interactive applications by providing
a powerful C/C++ programmer’s interface. The addition of
WorldToolKit for Linux strengthens EAI’s ongoing commitment to
provide the most powerful, scaleable, cross-platform 3D interactive
development solution available.”
“WorldToolKit for Linux is fully compatible with existing
WorldToolKit versions for SGI, Windows, Sun and Hewlett Packard
operating systems. WorldToolKit’s comprehensive function library
includes all necessary end-user productivity tools for creating,
editing, controlling, deploying and commercializing 3D interactive
and virtual reality applications. WorldToolKit for Linux also
supports network-based distributed simulations and the industry’s
largest array of application interface devices, such as head
mounted displays, trackers and navigation controllers.”
“WorldToolKit’s new support allows us to extend our product
simulation, research and training onto the new state-of-the-art
Linux graphics workstations. The fusion of EAI software with Linux
will allow us to deliver compelling and cost-effective virtual
reality solutions,” said Dr. Torsten Kuhlen, CEO of Virtual Reality
Centre Aachen, located in Aachen, Germany.”