3-D Explorer USA
DeLorme 3-D Explorer USA PC CD birds-eye view of the continental USA map tool 3D
Application
Windows
DeLorme
1996
CD
$14.99
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3-D EXPLORER USA
3-D Explorer USA offers a birds-eye view of the continental USA, with real three-dimensional relief created from U.S. Geological Survey elevation data. This entertaining, colorful program lets you explore America's incredibly diverse terrain as you've never seen it before.
There are a number of features this program touts that are of interest, including being more true to life due to the use of actual topography data gleaned from United States Geological Surveys. Flexibility is built into the program, for example, you can choose to fly at different times of the day, (sunrise, morning, noon, afternoon, sunset or night). You can magnify terrain surfaces by selecting from several magnification options which allow you to exaggerate the surface of the terrain.
There is also the Zoom option, which lets you get more detail of the surface area. Bird's eye views are another choice that you may opt for, which give you an aerial view from up to 10,000 feet above the ground. 3-D Explorer USA shows major lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and bays. The elevation resolution is accurate to within 50 feet and spatial resolution is 1423 feet per sample point at the highest detail setting.
Last, but certainly not least is the ability to record your trip in an AVI format file, to save it and later playback your favorite views or send your AVI files to others to view. In addition, 3-D Explorer USA comes with several pre-recorded, built-in AVI files of interesting trips which you can download and explore on your own.
As for the actual flying itself, you control and can change altitude, speed and lighting. You have commands for turning, pitching, banking, stopping, leveling out or locating a particular place. You can also take a snapshot of the current view you have and save it to a bitmap file. There are built-in items to make the program more user-friendly, such as the Toolbar, Status bar and Title bar. These bars provide you with either information or the ability to alter certain features of the program.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
3-D Explorer USA offers a birds-eye view of the continental USA, with real three-dimensional relief created from U.S. Geological Survey elevation data. This entertaining, colorful program lets you explore America's incredibly diverse terrain as you've never seen it before.
There are a number of features this program touts that are of interest, including being more true to life due to the use of actual topography data gleaned from United States Geological Surveys. Flexibility is built into the program, for example, you can choose to fly at different times of the day, (sunrise, morning, noon, afternoon, sunset or night). You can magnify terrain surfaces by selecting from several magnification options which allow you to exaggerate the surface of the terrain.
There is also the Zoom option, which lets you get more detail of the surface area. Bird's eye views are another choice that you may opt for, which give you an aerial view from up to 10,000 feet above the ground. 3-D Explorer USA shows major lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and bays. The elevation resolution is accurate to within 50 feet and spatial resolution is 1423 feet per sample point at the highest detail setting.
Last, but certainly not least is the ability to record your trip in an AVI format file, to save it and later playback your favorite views or send your AVI files to others to view. In addition, 3-D Explorer USA comes with several pre-recorded, built-in AVI files of interesting trips which you can download and explore on your own.
As for the actual flying itself, you control and can change altitude, speed and lighting. You have commands for turning, pitching, banking, stopping, leveling out or locating a particular place. You can also take a snapshot of the current view you have and save it to a bitmap file. There are built-in items to make the program more user-friendly, such as the Toolbar, Status bar and Title bar. These bars provide you with either information or the ability to alter certain features of the program.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
