VRML and 3D Design Survey

A. Questions Related to Programming for 3D and VRML (Virtual Reality Programming Language)

1. . How many years have you used VRML?

One year
Two Years
Three Years
Four Years
Other

2. . Do you use any VRML products in your work?

Yes
No

3. . Have you ever modeled objects in VRML yourself?

Yes
No

4. . What type of VRML browser plugin do you use? If more than one, please enter all that apply.

5. . Do you often find yourself modeling an object in one programming file format and then converting the file format into VRML?

Yes
No

6. . What types of modeling tools do you use to design objects prior to converting them into VRML? Please include all that apply.

7. Do your think VRML will satisfy the requirements of modeling 3D objects and environments for the Internet in the coming years?

Yes
No

8. Do you think VRML is a "User Friendly" modeling standard?

Yes
No

9. If you do not think VRML is a "User Friendly" modeling standard, please offer a brief explanation as to why you believe this is the case.

10. What do you feel is the most difficult aspect of programming a VRML object or scene? Please use space provided for answer.

B. 3D Worlds and Multi-User Environments

11. Have you ever visited a Multi-User Environment or 3D World?

Yes
No

12. Did the Multi-User Environment or 3D World have a Chat Feature?

Yes
No

13. Is there anything about the Multi-User Environment or 3D World that you have visited that you would like to see improved? Please fill in the blank.

14. What additional features would you like to see available in the Multi-User Environment or 3D World that you visit the most? If possible, please describe in detail.

15. When you visit Multi-User Environments, do you choose an Avatar (Character) other than the one you are given upon entering if a different Avatar or list of Avatars is made available to you?

Yes
No

16. Do you think it is enjoyable to have Avatars with such features as the ability to wave to others in the Multi-User environment, to shake hands, or to show facial expressions?

Yes
No

17. In a Multi-User Environment or 3D World, Teleportation is the act of:

Moving from one telephone line to the next?
Imagining yourself in an alternate universe?
Moving your Avatar from one area to another?

18. Have you ever purchased anything while visiting a Multi-User Environment or 3D World?

Yes
No

19. Does your computer have a 3D accelerator card?

Yes
No

20. Do you often find yourself eating snacks and drinking soft drinks while visiting your favorite Multi-User Environment or 3D World?

Yes
No

C. Questions Related to VRML Plug-Ins and Navigation Features

21. Do you use more than one VRML Plug-In when you navigate VRML Environments?

Yes
No

22. What feature do you like most about the VRML Plug-In that you use most frequently?

Ease of Use?
Fluidity of movement through VRML scenes?
Speed at which VRML Plug-In loads?
Appearance?
Other?

23. Are there any features that you would like to see included with your VRML Plug-In? Please use space provided.

24. Is it easy to navigate with your VRML Plug-in through tight holes and through darkly lit areas?

Yes
No

25. How much time per day do you find yourself navigating with your VRML Plug-in?

One Hour
Two Hours
Three Hours
More than Three Hours

D. Designing 3D Objects in General

26. Would you like to have the ability to render a relatively high-quality image from within your VRML Browser?

Yes
No

27. What other languages and software do you use to model in 3D?

E. General Internet Questions

28. Do you have your own web page?

Yes
No

29. Do you get your news from the Internet or from a traditional source of media such as newspapers or radio?

Newspaper
Television
Radio
Internet
Other

30. Is your web page related to VRML or a 3D Internet subject?

Yes
No

F. 3D, VRML, and The Internet

31. What types of advertisments have you seen while visiting 3D Worlds and Multi-User Envronments? Please check all that apply.

Computer Products
Soft Drinks
Clothing
Music
Fast Food Products
Credit Cards
Travel Sites

32. Have you ever visited a 3D World or Multi-User Environment to meet with someone you already know?

Yes
No

33. How much time do you spend on the Internet in one (1) week?

1 Hour
2 Hours
3 Hours
4 Hours
More than Five (4) Hours
More than Ten (10) Hours

34. Is there more than one Internet Connection where you live?

Yes
No

35. Can you access the Internet while working?

Yes
No

36. What type of Internet Connection do you have?

Regular telephone line?
T1 Connection?
DSL Connection? (Digital Subscriber Line)
ISDN?

37. Did you know that you can obtain Viewers for your favorite 3D Worlds at no charge?

Yes
No

38. How many 3D Worlds or Multi-User Environments Have you visited?

1-4
4-10
More than 10

39. Did you enjoy taking this survey?

Yes
No

40. Are there any questions you would like to see in future surveys? If so, please include them in the space provided.

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