3D modeling

Blue Lord · #1 February 5th, 2001, 07:42 PM

While were on the topic of 3D modelling, I've got a question about the Rhino demo. I've tried it, and decided that I wanted to make my little dots first. And I do alot of moving and making of single dots and, very proud of myself, I decid to put the imagenary lines in my head between the dots. And I spent 30 minutes just trying to find it. I didn't. Anyone using Rhino that can help???

Markavian · #2 February 6th, 2001, 10:07 AM

I tihnk you'll find you need to use the draw line tool. . . draw using that first, then press F10 to switch point editing on. (F11 to switch off).

Also, to get anything to look like rendering you need to put a surface on them. Try the 'planar surface from edge curves' command. I think.

I've not Rhino on this computer, since its at school.

Hope thats some herlp, e-mail me if you need more. markis.brachel@ntlworld.com

Blue Lord · #3 February 6th, 2001, 08:40 PM

Thx, try that in sec

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pathfinder · #4 February 7th, 2001, 12:58 AM

hmmmm, I just found a freeware 3-D modeler program called 3-D Canvas, it at least is easy to use. I am going to see if I can make some simple ships this week-end (after I learn how to use it!)

available at: www.amabilis.com

JSnider · #5 February 7th, 2001, 01:15 AM

3d canvas also avail via zdnet, plus some other shareware and freeware prog's in their download area .. http://www.zdnet.com/swlib/
all sorts of odds and ends there, harvard 3d shareware and others for those interested in try it fist approach.

jsnider

Atilla the Pun · #6 February 7th, 2001, 05:42 AM

Hi everyone! I'm new here (DuH!) and have a couple of questions (DuH!!)

I've got the demo for SE4 and I like it alot. I am interested in looking into the 3D modeling aspect of the game so I've got Moray and POV-ray.

What I want to know is:

1) Do the models have to be a certain size, or does the game work off the completed image (TIFF, bmp, jpg, etc.)?

2) Is there a model viewer out there, ala Q3A or Unreal Tournement? Are Moray .mdl files the same as Quake model files?

Thanks in advance!!!

AtP

pathfinder · #7 February 7th, 2001, 06:11 AM

1) Do the models have to be a certain size, or does the game work off the completed image (TIFF, bmp, jpg, etc.)?

A-They have to be a certain size....I forget the number pixels but 4 kb for a "mini" and 49 kb for a "portrait" IIRC.

2) Is there a model viewer out there, ala Q3A or Unreal Tournement? Are Moray .mdl files the same as Quake model files?

A-Beats the heck outta me, I'm just starting this 3-D modeling stuff myself.