Drill files are seamlessly uploaded to your school (or personal) online 3D Account. Online 3D Drill file access can be set to several levels of security. Online files can have permanent Copyright notices and author information to be displayed each time the drill is opened. Drill files can be locked from editing and/or printing. Locked drill files can be unlocked over the phone with a one time password. This is an excellent and secure way for Directors and commercial Drill Designers to sell drills worldwide online.

"I have used Pyware products for several years now and have found Pyware's 3D to be the most powerful drill writing software on the market today. It combines an amazing array of design tools and charting options with a very friendly and easy to understand user interface. This season we were fortunate to have over 500 students which made charting quite a challenge, but 3D has allowed me to be much more creative while saving valuable time in the process. Teaching drill to that many students has never been faster or easier. Our students enjoy using Pyware's 3D Performer’s Practice Tools at home, where they can download the drill for individual practice or print their own drill/coordinate sheets. They can actually "see" and "hear" what is happening in the show in real time which, in turn, saves time on the practice field. Year after year Pyware has improved or developed new software features and functionality based on input and suggestions from actual users in the field. The customer service and technical support staff are very friendly and knowledgeable which makes purchasing and upgrading a snap. From drill writer, to director, to student, it is the only "complete" software package available."
Charles Pennington, Director/Drill Designer, Allen High School Marching Band - Allen, TX

For the power user, 3D Professional includes all of the features of 3D Interactive as well as 3D Basic. The Professional Edition can be installed on one additional computer for a total of three computers, and the number of Drill and Production files that can be uploaded is increased from 8 to 40. Also, the Professional Edition includes all of the 3D Plug-Ins provided by Pygraphics.

Traditional Plug-Ins
This is a Military Maneuver Plug-in with many requested maneuvers, such as: Sequential Step off, Sequential Drop off, various Counter marches including 2 step and 4 step, various Flanks including Left Flank and Right Flank, Column Left, Column Right, To the Rear and Parade Gates.

Floor Plug-Ins
Floor Plug-ins are for the designer who has a need for floor covers or

any performing surface that needs special markings such as basketball courts and soccer fields. The Floor Covers plug-in comes complete with a standard junior high basketball court, standard high school and college basketball court, NBA basketball court, standard 100yd x 55yd soccer field, and a standard 120yd x 75yd soccer field. With any paint program that saves 'jpg' files, you can create your own floor cover. Also included is a football field template that you can use to create a football field that has your school’s logo on it. On the display, the floor covering is layered under a grid layout that can be changed using the 3D Grid Designer, so you have complete control over how a floor covering is marked off.

"Pyware drill writing software has been an incredible tool for The Blue Devils. It saves time and allows us to see the drill before we hit the field. We can make changes and adjustments and not waste the student’s time. It speeds up our process and increases productivity. It also is a great tool for our members. They can see the show online before they arrive in town. As any new innovation, the question is .... How did we do all those years without Pyware!"
David Gibbs,Executive Director,Blue Devils

"Pyware is an amazing tool that has enhanced my design capabilities. This product has also helped our design team and teaching staff to be more informed and better prepared in the process of putting our show together. I've been designing drill by hand since 1990 and I've been using Pyware 3D Interactive since 2003. I wish I would have switched over sooner!"
Jeff Sacktig,Visual Designer – The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps,1995-2001, 2003-present

"We’ve used Pyware at the Phantom Regiment for years and I remain impressed with the way Pyware continues to improve an already great product. I’d recommend 3D Interactive without reservation."
Dan Farrell, Program Director,Phantom Regiment

"Over the years, Pyware has proven itself to be a drill designer's best friend. Whether for marching band or drum and bugle corps, Pyware plays an integral, and essential, part to my creative process. I highly recommend this product for drill designers of any level!"
Michael Gaines,Visual Coordinator, Drill Designer,The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps

"Phantom Regiment has been a user of Pyware since 2002. There is no question that our return to the elite ranks of Drum Corps International competition is due in part to having the right software to let our design team create and teach at the highest levels. Pyware is the right software, of that there is no question. Pyware’s support team has been awesome to work with. They have made sure we understand the potential of the Pyware product and they make sure the entire Phantom Regiment team is able to use it to its fullest potential, and that ensures that the Phantom Regiment can achieve at its fullest potential."
Pat Seidling,Phantom Regiment

"Pyware 3D has made both the design and teaching process MUCH more effective. We are able to review the drill before it is taught, and the members are able to show up at the practice field prepared, with an understanding of the design. Combining the charting abilities, the tools available for the performers, and the ability to do this instantaneously across the country is invaluable!"
Ron Hardin,Visual Caption Head, Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps Director of Bands, Bellevue East High School

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