LGM builds virtual and physical models for architecture, development and land planning. Their clients often require physical models to be built and shipped with very little lead time. LGM needed a tool for online proofing of their virtual models to ensure that the physical model that arrived at the client’s meeting was exactly what they expected.

3DCT Professional combined with 3DCT Viewer fit LGM’s requirements: a free viewer for clients, small fi le size for fast transfer over dial-up Internet connections, and easy for the LGM staff to use.

Charles Overy, Director of Engineering summarizes LGM’s decision to adopt 3DCT’s technology. “The excellent compression of 3DCT makes this technology work for us. We looked at other products but our clients did not want to wait for multi-megabyte fi les to download. We had originally thought we would have clients download and preview the models offl ine, but 3DCT lets us embed the 3d model in an HTML email or have it load on demand from our server. Our clients love to receive the emails and we have sold more products as a direct result of using 3DCT Professional.”

Lionshead Redevelopment Project in Vail, Colorado. Models courtesy of Vail Resorts Development & Hart Howerton Architects.

“3DCT Professional is an integral part of our daily workflow. The high compression ratios and ease of use mean that our customers can be assured that the physical model they are going to receive is exactly what they expected.”

Charles Overy, Director of Engineering