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A Centralised VDS Environment

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Understanding Virtual Design Studios

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The previous chapter looked at various tools and techniques for implementing distributed VDS environments. Nodes were integrated in a single environment by agreeing on a specific set of standards and tools. This kind of integration is essential in any VDS.

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Maher, M.L., Simoff, S.J., Cicognani, A. (2000). A Centralised VDS Environment. In: Understanding Virtual Design Studios. Computer Supported Cooperative Work. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0729-3_7

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