RTT DeltaGen
Virtual Prototyping



OVERVIEW

RTT DeltaGen is one of the leading international high-performance software solutions that deliver real-time realistic display of 3D visualizations. The software enables quick, efficient workflows to be established in product development, design, assembly, marketing and sales – all with an extremely high degree of flexibility. The high-end visual quality of images, films and animations created with RTT DeltaGen make a lasting impression. RTT DeltaGen addresses professional users who prepare complex 3D data for real-time visualisation applications of unique visual quality.

Files in CSB, STL, VRML and IV formats as well as PLMXML structure files can be read offhand.In order to convert formats of the current CAD systems (CATIA, Pro/E, Unigraphics, etc.), RTT CAD converters are required.

Data from McNeel Rhino can be converted by RTT DirectRhino. The conversion of FBX data runs with the aid RTT DirectFBX. RTT DirectMaya is provided for data deriving from Autodesk Maya. Data from the Autodesk AutoCAD can be converted directly by RTT DirectAutoCAD. As for data coming from Autodesk AliasStudio Tools, RTT offers the direct conversion tool RTT DirectWire that enables a direct and quick data transfer to RTT DeltaGen via SmartSteps. Data can be saved either in CSB or IV formats.

The import of ICEM data is done by RTT File Monitor. It automatically starts to import IV files into RTT DeltaGen after they have been saved in the corresponding directory. Users can also benefit from SmartSteps to run a presentation immediately after the data import – quickly and easily.

Geometries can be tessellated in RTT DeltaGen, optionally with ‘Levels of Details’ (LODs), and can be optimised for a quicker display of illustrations and for small file sizes respectively.

Included in RTT DeltaGen, the application RTT DeltaBatch allows important, common work steps to be run in batch mode, such as the conversion and geometric preparation of files (e.g. the jacketing of components).

A clearly arranged graphical user interface allows designers to work intuitively with 3D models as all the components necessary for the creation of high-end looks are integrated there: It is easy to access individual parameters and to determine the look of materials along with all important attributes, such as colour, surface and reflection behaviour.
Furthermore, all looks can be defined centrally via the Look Editor allowing colours, textures and even raytracing effects (see also Section 1.2.5) to be adjusted conveniently. Looks are provided in libraries and can thus be easily assigned to geometry for further adjustments and modifications. By applying the ‘Look Assignment Table’, default looks will be adjusted automatically. Finally, a range of pre-settings also makes it easier for designers with no previous experience 5 of RTT DeltaGen to start using the program and quickly achieve the desired high-quality design results – immediately after loading the data into the program (SmartSteps).


An extensive overall impression may be set up by generating a number of logically connected animations and variant sets. In addition, sound and light sources can be created in RTT DeltaGen. Light sources can be easily integrated into the scene by using standard colour values and sunlight calculations for worldwide locations.

The use of real-time and offline shades helps to create a highly realistic model. The novel function RTT RealLight (available in the modules RTT Automizer and RTT RealTrace) generates real-time illumination settings with the aid of global illumination effects and achieves the ultimate in shadow quality.


Default or self-made environments may be used to position models on turntables in different lighting scenarios with matching reflections. Scene settings may be upgraded with post effects such as ‘Glow’ and ‘Glare’ to accentuate real-time models in a highly effective way.

‘Depth of Field’ allows the blurring of certain picture elements, which gives the overall scene a highly impressive personal touch as some scene elements deliberately appear clearer than other.


‘Drag&Drop’ functionalities and several viewer panels (‘Multiview’) of one or more, simultaneously opened scenes (‘Multiscene’) makes working with RTT DeltaGen even more efficient.

‘Surface check’ allows for the advanced identification of surface shapes.

Output possibilities: Films and high-resolution images – optionally with alpha channels –may be used to view the finished scenes. (Diffuse shading may be integrated.) In addition, the user may also export 3D real-time scenes as interactive 2D QuickTime VR movies.

An integrated RTT PictureBook Browser enables a quick and smart access to RTT Picture-Book Server within a company’s network. Thanks to a highly intuitive graphical user interface, users may effortlessly load models and surroundings into RTT DeltaGen and directly access RTT PictureBook libraries (databases of looks and geometries). Optionally, the status of various data saved in RTT PictureBook can be updated in the RTT DeltaGen real-time scene at any time. Data can be browsed by various criteria and accessed via the smart tree structure.


Optional modules for RTT DeltaGen:

• RTT Automizer
• RTT Presenter
• RTT Analyzer
• RTT RealFluid
• RTT RealTrace
• RTT Immersive