Stereoscopic 3D directly in the QGIS core – partners wanted!

Establishing powerful 3D visualization in the open source standard

Open source unleashes its full potential when innovative ideas become available to everyone. Powerful features in particular deliver the greatest added value when they are permanently embedded in the core of a software program.

QGIS steht sinnbildlich für diesen Ansatz:

In recent years, the community has made significant progress in the field of 3D, both technically and conceptually. The next logical step is therefore to firmly integrate stereoscopic 3D visualization into the official QGIS core.

In discussions with OpenGIS.ch, it became clear what potential this approach offers. At present, stereoscopic 3D in QGIS is only available in private or experimental versions. However, even this prototype already demonstrates impressively the added value that true depth perception delivers for professional GIS applications:

More intuitive spatial interpretation of 3D geodata
More precise analyses of terrain, buildings and infrastructure data
Significantly reduced misinterpretations compared to 2D or pseudo 3D representations
More natural interaction with height and depth information

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This is exactly where Schneider Digital GmbH brings in its many years of experience:

In combination with the stereo cursor we developed, stereoscopic workflows become not only visible, but also precise and comfortable to operate.

The solution is completely GPU independent supporting both NVIDIA and AMD and can be used across platforms. The stereo cursor works with standard mice as well as with common 3D mice and specialized controllers entirely without proprietary input devices or vendor lock in.