Amapi Explained

Author:Yonowat S. A., Laurent Billy and Jean-Marc Noirot-Cosson
Developer:Smith Micro
Discontinued:yes
Latest Release Version:v 7.5
Latest Release Date:[1]
Programming Language:C++

Amapi was a 3D modeler created by Yonowat S.A. that incorporates both polygonal modeling and NURBS surface modeling. Amapi was used to create models for industrial design, architecture, interior design, furniture, exhibit design, packaging, bottling, illustration, video games and multimedia.The name of both the company and the software originate from a common saying by the cartoon character Droopy: "You know what? I'm happy.".

Amapi offered an original interface compared to other contemporary modeling software. The software divided modeling into three main activities: construction, modeling, and assembly. Switching between these three activities was accomplished by swiping the cursor against the right hand side of the screen, an example of a gestural user interface.

History

Originally developed by Yonowat S.A. in 1993, Amapi was sold to Template Graphics Software in 1997.[2] TGS developed and sold the software under its Eovia brand.[3] In 2006, Eovia sold the Carrara and Amapi based Hexagon software products to Daz 3D, while Amapi was sold to e frontier.[4] In 2007, e frontier closed its French offices and dissolved the Amapi team.[5] In 2008, e frontier sold the Amapi asset to Smith Micro.[6] Smith Micro sold version 7.5 of Amapi Pro for a few years on its web site, but apparently did not continue to develop the software. The software is no longer listed for sale by Smith Micro.

Version History

VersionPlatformRelease DateNotes
1.0Macintosh, Windows1993Initial Release
4.0[7] PowerPC Macintosh, WindowsJuly 8, 19983D Text, Texturing
4.1[8] PowerPC Macintosh, WindowsDecember 2, 1998
4.1.5[9] PowerPC Macintosh, WindowsFebruary 17, 1999Intel SIMD CPU support
4.15[10] PowerPC Macintosh, WindowsMay 11, 1999Gordon Surfaces
5.0[11] [12] PowerPC Macintosh, WindowsJanuary 5, 2000Dynamic Geometry
6.0[13] PowerPC Macintosh, WindowsJune 9, 2001
7.0[14] PowerPC Macintosh, WindowsJuly 29, 2003
7.5.1[15] PowerPC Macintosh, WindowsMarch 14, 2006

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Amapi Pro 7.5 . August 18, 2006 . August 2, 2015 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20060818065651/http://www.e-frontier.com/article/articleview/1884/1/785?sbss=785 . August 18, 2006 .
  2. Web site: TGS Signs Definitive Letter of Intent to Acquire Yonowat S.A., Maker of Popular Amapi 3D Modeler.. August 4, 1997. August 2, 2015.
  3. Web site: Eovia Corporation Ships First Cross Platform Web Export Tool for Viewpoint Format: WebXport 2. July 23, 2002. August 2, 2015.
  4. Web site: e frontier Acquires Amapi from Eovia Europe . July 18, 2006 . August 26, 2015 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20060718071617/http://www.e-frontier.com/article/articleview/1874/1/270/ . July 18, 2006 .
  5. Web site: Good bye e frontier, Good bye Amapi... . July 31, 2007 . August 2, 2015 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141230162637/http://www.polyloop.net/showthread.php/12366-Good-bye-e-frontier-Good-bye-Amapi . December 30, 2014 .
  6. Web site: Smith Micro Software Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Results. March 5, 2008. August 2, 2015.
  7. Web site: New Amapi 3D v4.0 From TGS is the Natural Way to Create 3D Models for Electric Image, Form. Z, Softimage, 3D Studio MAX and More. July 8, 1998. August 2, 2015.
  8. Web site: TGS Ships New Amapi 3D Modeler; The Natural Way to Create 3D Models for Strata, Electric Image, Form-Z, Softimage, 3D Studio MAX and More.. December 2, 1998. August 2, 2015.
  9. Web site: Amapi 3D Modeler Optimized for Intel Pentium III Processor; New Amapi Web Player Provides Lightweight Component for Fast, Interactive Rendering on the Web. February 17, 1999. August 2, 2015.
  10. Web site: TGS Releases Amapi 4.15; Includes Improved Gordon Surfaces, Error Recovery, ZAP File Export and more.. May 11, 1999. August 2, 2015.
  11. Web site: TGS Announces Availability of Amapi 3D v.5 In The U.S.; Unmatched Modeling Features Abound in Newest Release.. January 5, 2000. August 2, 2015.
  12. Web site: REVIEWS: Amapi 3D 5. April 2000. August 2, 2015.
  13. Web site: Amapi 3D . June 9, 2001 . August 2, 2015 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20010625120437/http://www.eovia.com/index_amapi.htm . June 25, 2001 .
  14. Web site: Immersion Offers SIGGRAPH Attendees Early Look at MOCAP Plug-in for Capturing and Editing Live Animation.. July 29, 2003. August 2, 2015.
  15. Web site: Amapi Pro 7.5.1 Updater . March 14, 2006 . August 2, 2015 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20060314232422/http://www.eovia.com/resources/fixes/ap751_bugfixes_US.html . March 14, 2006 .

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