graphics instruments (?)

[Dave Ciemiewicz]

In article <9011100552.AA23113 at frodo.Physics.McGill.CA>, loki at physics.mcgill.ca (Loki Jorgenson Rm421) writes:
|> 
|> 	Hey ho....
|> 
|> 	I am looking for some examples of how various instruments like
|> gauges, levers, switches, dials, etc. can be represented using an IRIS.
|> I ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THE "PANEL" LIBRARY.... so you don't have to tell
|> me about that.  What I am looking for is other examples from groups
|> or individuals who decided to take a different approach.
|> 
|> 	This "different approach" may imply greater realism (simulate
|> actual instruments like in a cockpit), unusual interaction (strange
|> and marvelous devices less common than sliders, radio buttons and the
|> like) or prehaps a particular software technique for interfacing or
|> updating.  All of these approaches should be GL library based because
|> I know diddly about X-windows and I'm too old to learn too many new
|> tricks.
|> 
|> 	It doesn't really matter how complete a "package" you might have
|> to send me.  I just want to get some good ideas without having to think them
|> up all by myself.  However, if I can't really put it up on the screen,
|> either statically or interactively, it is kind of inappropriate.
|> And if you just know about a package that I can ask for, please let
|> me know where/who/etc.
|> 
|> Thanks very much to all,
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It sounds like you are looking for low cost stuff.  If commercial is
acceptable, you might look into:

	Virtual Prototypes Inc.
	5252 de Maisonneuve West, Suite 318
	Montreal, Quebec, CANADA H4A 3S5
	(514) 483-4712

This is not an endorsement for their product, I've never used it.  I've
only seen pictures of control panels like you desire, prototyped with their
product.  Since they're in your neighborhood, it can't hurt to call for
a brouchure to, at the very least, get an idea of what is possible.

						--- Ciemo