This is to inform those interested that ALAN GRAY will be developing an
enhanced Universe CAD system for the Simulation Division.  It will be based
on Rusty Dawe's design document (5/8/91) and will operate on a Macintosh 
computer.  The Macintosh was selected because of its superior MMI, and
because it is the preference of the animation department who will helping 
us in developing the large number of universes that our product requires. 
It is our goal to design the Universe CAD system so that it will be able 
to support a wide range of polygon graphic system formats.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please call Alan at extention 1772.

In keeping with Atari Engineering's policy of Glastnost, we are 
planning two meetings to discuss the design of the Macintosh based 
Universe CAD System (for 3D polygon display systems).  

    Meeting 1: "Requirements of other projects to be considered in the design"
        When: 2:00, Wednesday, Jan 22 
        Where: Central Conference Room

    Meeting 2:  "Review of Functional Design"
        When: TBD
        Where: TBD

   The functional design concepts which serve as the basis of our
   thinking, are described in Rusty Dawe's  "Universe Cad System
   Design Document", 5/8/91.  I'll be glad to give you a copy if
   you want one.

Background:

Our product requires a large number of universes.  We believe that it would
be to our advantage to have animators help us in developing them. The 
appearance of the universes should benefit from their art backgrounds, and our 
productivity should benefit from their CAD operation skills.  It is for these
reasons that we decided to develop the Universe CAD System, and for these 
reasons that we chose the Macintosh as the platform. We want your inputs so 
that if possible, this tool, with a little bit of additional work, will work 
for you as well as for us.  I hope to see you there.

                                  Norm

On Friday, February 28, at 2:00, in the Central Conference Room, there 
will be a meeting to discuss Alan Gray's functional design of the 
"Macintosh Universe CAD System."  This is a follow-up meeting which was
preceded by one held on Jan. 22 where we discussed the requirements.
Lois Turner has design document copies which are available upon request. 

					Norm