Amapi
{{short description|3D modeler created by Yonowat S.A.}}
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| author = Yonowat S. A., Laurent Billy and Jean-Marc Noirot-Cosson
| developer = Smith Micro
| released = {{Start date and age|1993}}
| discontinued = yes
| latest release version = v 7.5
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2006|08|18}}{{cite web|url=http://www.e-frontier.com/article/articleview/1884/1/785?sbss=785 |title=Amapi Pro 7.5 |date=August 18, 2006 |accessdate=August 2, 2015 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060818065651/http://www.e-frontier.com/article/articleview/1884/1/785?sbss=785 |archivedate=August 18, 2006 }}
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| programming language = C++
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| genre = 3D computer graphics
| license = Proprietary commercial software
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Amapi was a 3D modeler created by Yonowat S.A. that incorporates both polygonal modeling and NURBS surface modeling. Amapi was used to create models for industrial design, architecture, interior design, furniture, exhibit design, packaging, bottling, illustration, video games and multimedia.
The name of both the company and the software originate from a common saying by the cartoon character Droopy: "You know what? I'm happy.".
Amapi offered an original interface compared to other contemporary modeling software. The software divided modeling into three main activities: construction, modeling, and assembly. Switching between these three activities was accomplished by swiping the cursor against the right hand side of the screen, an example of a gestural user interface.
History
Originally developed by Yonowat S.A. in 1993, Amapi was sold to Template Graphics Software in 1997.{{cite web
| url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/TGS+Signs+Definitive+Letter+of+Intent+to+Acquire+Yonowat+S.A.,+Maker...-a019654926
| title=TGS Signs Definitive Letter of Intent to Acquire Yonowat S.A., Maker of Popular Amapi 3D Modeler.
| date=August 4, 1997
| accessdate=August 2, 2015
}} TGS developed and sold the software under its Eovia brand.{{cite web
| title=Eovia Corporation Ships First Cross Platform Web Export Tool for Viewpoint Format: WebXport 2
| url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Eovia+Corporation+Ships+First+Cross+Platform+Web+Export+Tool+for...-a089418463
| date=July 23, 2002
| accessdate=August 2, 2015
}}
In 2006, Eovia sold the Carrara and Amapi based Hexagon software products to Daz 3D, while Amapi was sold to e frontier.{{cite web|url=http://www.e-frontier.com/article/articleview/1874/1/270/ |date=July 18, 2006 |accessdate=August 26, 2015 |title=e frontier Acquires Amapi from Eovia Europe |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060718071617/http://www.e-frontier.com/article/articleview/1874/1/270/ |archivedate=July 18, 2006 }}
In 2007, e frontier closed its French offices and dissolved the Amapi team.{{cite web|url=http://www.polyloop.net/showthread.php/12366-Good-bye-e-frontier-Good-bye-Amapi |date=July 31, 2007 |accessdate=August 2, 2015 |title=Good bye e frontier, Good bye Amapi... |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230162637/http://www.polyloop.net/showthread.php/12366-Good-bye-e-frontier-Good-bye-Amapi |archivedate=December 30, 2014 }}
In 2008, e frontier sold the Amapi asset to Smith Micro.{{cite web
| url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Smith+Micro+Software+Reports+Fourth+Quarter+and+Fiscal+Year+2007...-a0176082282
| title=Smith Micro Software Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Results
| date=March 5, 2008
| accessdate=August 2, 2015
}} Smith Micro sold version 7.5 of Amapi Pro for a few years on its web site, but apparently did not continue to develop the software. The software is no longer listed for sale by Smith Micro.