Microsoft 3d Tablet
A 3D look-up table is a general-purpose effect that is used to encapsulate any 1:1 imaging effect by pre-computing how the effect maps inputs to outputs for a subset of all input values.
The 3D Lookup Table (LUT) effect modifies an input image by using the image's RGB color value to index a 3D texture, where the texture contains a precomputed output value of an arbitrary effect pipeline.
The 3D LUT must be loaded into a GPU texture resource in order to be rendered, and this can be expensive depending on the size of the texture and the device capabilities. Application developers can specify when to pay this cost using the ID2D1LookupTable3D D2D resource. ID2D1LookupTable3D has the following attributes:
- Provides an abstracted representation of 3D LUT's GPU resource.
- Depending on the device capabilities, either a 2D or 3D texture will be created and filled with the provided LUT data.
- Can be passed to the 3D LUT effect's property for rendering.
Suppose a computer company wanted to convince you that its wafer-thin tablet could replace your laptop. As an engineer or designer, you probably want to see the device run some full-blown 3D CAD software. Easily copy and paste your 3D model into Microsoft Office apps, including Word and PowerPoint, and the Mixed Reality Viewer app. Rotate your 3D models with more precision—see how far you’ve rotated your model and the exact number of degrees. While the company also sells its Microsoft Studio line up of all-in-one PCs, most of its Surface sales come from its tablet 2-in-1 products, convertible laptops, and its standard notebook products. It’s Microsoft’s best affordable premium tablet, and the follow up, Surface Go 2, continues that tradition with its reasonable price and premium design. It even runs the full Windows 10.
The CLSID for this effect is CLSID_D2D1LookupTable3D.
Example image
Sample code
Effect properties
The properties for the 3D lookup table effect are defined by the D2D1_LOOKUPTABLE3D_PROP enumeration.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows 10 [desktop apps Windows Store apps] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows 10 [desktop apps Windows Store apps] |
| Header | d2d1effects_2.h |
| Library | d2d1.lib, dxguid.lib |
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CAD… on a tablet. I’m sitting behind a 30″ display (with another 27″ display to the side) and dreaming about using 3D software on touch-screen tablet. What is wrong with me? Could it be possible? Could it be usable? The iPad had been all the rage, but other tablets like the Samsung Slate, Acer Iconia, Fujitsu Stylistic and others with their native ability to run a full operating system and professional software are making the iOS app device look like a fancy ebook reader. This week Microsoft has unveiled their own tablet, the ‘Surface’ Windows 8 tablet, striking small amounts of fear/hope in other tablet makers and bringing new options to professional CAD slappers on the go. Is the age of CAD on the tablet upon us?
Microsoft Surface
The Windows 8 tablet features an optically bonded 10.6″ multi-touch 1920 x 1080 display, magnesium enclosure, multiple input ports, an integrated kickstand and a cover that doubles as a keyboard. That’s what is on the outside. AppleInsider reports two different devices, with different processors will be released. An ‘Windows 8 Pro’ Intel version will harness an Ivy bridge processor running Windows 8 Pro weighing in at 1.9 lbs at 13.5mm thick. To confuse things slightly, a thinner ‘Windows RT’ (mobile ARM Processor version) at 1.5lb and 9.8mm thick will be available. Although much thinner, the smaller RT version will still have microSD, USB 2.0 and Micro HD Video ports. Why to versions? Professional and consumer. Bad idea? What do you think?
Microsoft 3d Tablet 2020
To get an overtly intesnse feeling of what’s to come, here’s the Microsoft Surface highlight video.
The images here are not the actual product however. You can view this hands-on video to see it in real life. These images were created using Pro/ENGINEER and Creo to create the model and KeyShot for the 3D renderings.
Will you use it for product design?
The big question. I don’t like small screens, but I don’t like not being mobile either. Given the choice right now, I’d be inclined to choose the Microsoft Surface with it’s 10.6″ display over a larger laptop. You?
Oh, another thought on this. A lot of companies have been racing to bring out iOS apps, Autodesk having the most CAD/Design related. Could it be that other 3D software companies are holding off, thinking that regular software will be able to run on tablets before the demand for professional level mobile devices picks up? I believe so.
3d Modeling Tablet
Images: Microsoft
Microsoft 3d Models
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