germaniumweb - a beginner's guide

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GermaniumWeb (http://www.germanium3d.com) is a publicly available, generally free-to-use, javascript-based platform for easily developing 3D in-building apps for the web. This presentation provides an introductory guide to the space of GermaniumWeb.

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GermaniumWeb

A Beginner’s Guide

Date: 2009-11-10

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Q: What is GermaniumWeb ?

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GermaniumWeb Platform

Publicly available 3D Building API for the Web For anyone who intends to create a 3D in-building application for the web

> www.germanium3d.com

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Q: What are examples of in-building applications ?

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Some examples of In-building Apps

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You can consider developing …

An asset tracking solution that tracks people indoor in a 3D building, or

A 3D visitor guide that helps visitors find location of places, facilities in a building, or

A mashup that presents the energy readings at different indoor locations of your green building, or

An application that showcases the impressive interior of your designer room, or

A solution that presents CCTV feeds using a 3D building model, or…

<<will leave the rest to your imagination…>>

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Q: Ok, now I want to develop a 3D in-building app. How can I use GermaniumWeb?

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High-level Anatomy of Your In-building App

Your 3D In-Building App

(1) GermaniumWeb API(2) Building Composer or (3) KML Importer Approach

<html>..

<script type="text/javascript“>var germ = null;

function Init(){ Germanium.CreateInstance("myGerm", InitSuccessCallback, InitFailureCallback );}.... << more javascript code >>

Application Code 3D Building Model

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Tools & API you can use …

1. GermaniumWeb API (javascript) – to develop the application code

2. Building Composer – to compose 3D interior models into a 3D Building Model

3. KML Importer approach – to compose 2D floorplans into a 3D Floorplan Model

4. GermaniumWeb Plugin – a software plugin that your users uses to view your 3D in-building app.

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Q: Where can I find resources on the GermaniumWeb API ?

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> www.germanium3d.com/code

GermaniumWeb Javascript API

Resources:

> Tutorials > API Docs > Samples

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Where can I post tech questions ?

> www.germanium3d.com/forum

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Icon Gallery

> www.germanium3d.com/icongallery

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Q: Is the GermaniumWeb API service free for use ?

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A: Yes, the GermaniumWeb API service is free as long as your web applications are free-for-use and publicly accessible to Internet users.

> www.germanium3d.com/faq?catid=42#60

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Q: Tell me more about 3D Buildings and how I can prepare a 3D Building for use in a GermaniumWeb app ?

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3D Floorplan Model 3D Building Model (Structured)

3D Building Model(Detailed)

Types of 3D Buildings

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> www.germanium3d.com/modelling

3D Building Composer

Modelling Tool with COLLADA export

COLLADA files

germanium3d.com/download/composer

After creating a 3D building model, export the model, level-by-level, into COLLADA files and compose the level files using the Building Composer.

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3D Floorplan Creation

> www.germanium3d.com/modelling/KMLBuildingTutorial

A 3D Floorplan is faster and easier to create ( within hours ). Find out how you can create 3D Floorplan here.

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Q: Are there any public GermaniumWeb application references I can look at ?

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Featured Apps Gallery

> www.germanium3d.com/apps

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By Beijing Water Compass Co. Ltd Sales app for office space sales/leasing

Featured Web Apps( Beijing Financial District )

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Featured Web Apps

By ArchitectSeed Sdn Bhd App for visualizing hotel room designs and views

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Featured Web Apps

By Ambient Intelligence Lab (IDMI, NUS) Real-time indoor tracking of persons inside buildings

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Featured Web Apps

Step-by-step Path Guide for Building Visitors

Showing multi-level path

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End of Beginner’s Guide

(1) Visit http://germanium3d.com. Explore our API, Create your 3D in-building app.

(2) Get your app featured on our Apps Gallery

(3) More questions ? Ask them at

Thank you.

> www.germanium3d.com/forum

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