Introducing Virtual Earth-3DVIA Technology PreviewVirtual Earth-3DVIA is a newly released application that empowers you to build your own 3-D models in the Virtual Earth environment. Imagine, create, and share realistic 3-D models and place them inside different environments to gain unique perspectives of your creations. Import location data to help you learn more about your structure in its real surroundings. Bring ideas to life in 3-D!
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Imagine your own 3-D models and build them yourself. Unleash your inner architect and construct life-like models of houses, storefronts, office buildings, or any structure you can imagine! Build structures in minutes and add details such as windows, doors, and other elements to make your designs even more realistic.
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Create a realistic 3-D visual experience by placing your model structures within the Virtual Earth environment. See your model on a real street, in a real neighborhood, or in real city. Use the Virtual Earth 3-D capabilities for a 360 degree view of your model. Create a movie that tours your structure and its surroundings in Virtual Earth—highlight the features of your structure and its neighborhood in one, shareable movie.
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Share your 3-D models on the Web. Add models to collections and share them with friends and colleagues who can view the structures you have created and placed within Virtual Earth. Upload your movies to a file sharing service for others to view. Invite others to view your 3-D creations and share in your realistic visual experience as well as collaborate virtually.
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The commercial version, Virtual Earth-3DVIA Premium, will be released in the future.
Virtual Earth-3DVIA (Technology Preview) Frequently Asked Questions
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| [+] | Q. | What is Virtual Earth-3DVIA? |
| A. | Virtual Earth-3DVIA is a newly released application that enables you to build your own 3D models in the Virtual Earth environment. |
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| [+] | Q. | Can I share models outside of Live Search Maps? |
| A. | Models created in Virtual Earth-3DVIA can only be saved to collections on Live Search Maps. You can share these collections with other users on Live Search Maps. You can even create a 3D movie highlighting the model, and then share this movie with other users through e-mail, Soapbox on MSN Video, or another online video service. |
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| [+] | Q. | Is Virtual Earth-3DVIA free? |
| A. | Yes. Virtual Earth-3DVIA is free. A premium commercial version will be available in the future. |
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| [+] | Q. | Can I use Virtual Earth-3DVIA for commercial purposes? |
| A. | No. Virtual Earth-3DVIA (Technology Preview) may not be used for commercial use. However, a premium version will be available in the future that can be licensed for commercial use. |
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| [+] | Q. | What problem is Virtual Earth-3DVIA trying to solve? |
| A. | Virtual Earth-3DVIA is designed to enable users to create and share 3D models. By doing this they will be able to see where their model is in relation to services such as shops and restaurants. This application can also be used to model changes in existing buildings for financial purposes such as assessing added equity value. |
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| [+] | Q. | When will you release a commercial version of Virtual Earth-3DVIA? |
| A. | The release date for the commercial version has not been set. |
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| [+] | Q. | Who is the target audience for Virtual Earth-3DVIA? |
| A. | Virtual Earth-3DVIA is targeted to all non-professionals who want a way to build and share 3D models within the Virtual Earth environment. |
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