This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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#13620-
Byte articles on 3D
Message #13625
Yes, my question is will you be writing a VRML file converter? Also what amount of your interchange for 3D program will be in Lightwave. Is it the whole program or 80% etc. D A Ridgeway
[Sorry for delay… found this in my outbox when I got back from vacation last week.] Hi John, There's no resource fork to a MacroModel file… it's designed so the same file can be worked with on either platform. For 3DW, there's the header (refers mostly to location of geometry),…
#11869-
#3D Exchange Standard
Message #11874
Actually, Swivel is a real bear of a format. It's inane. At the lowest levels, it still bears traces of its origin in Forth, such as storing X, Y, and Z in one place, and Z, Y, X in another. Since all of the Swivel data is in the resource…
#11398-
Where do I start??
Message #11429
Patrick, Have you checked in over on the Graphdev Forum? Great place for that stuff. Try POV2.2, It's freeware and the developers are there and always helpful. I believe that you should d/l a file called povinf, but post a message with your needs, and they'll get you started. 8-}…
#11378-
3D Exchange Standard
Message #11423
You're right – there are a few things that *are* in common between low/mid-range 3D programs. The problem is, there is no one file format that can be used to carry all that info, that is used by most 3D programs. In another message, I recommended that DXF be extended…
>> Basically I would like to get recommendations of package to look at with the following criteria: 1. Features should include all the things that TS does not do. 2. Cost should be no more than about twice that of TS. IF anyone has any ideas or thoughts, please drop…
3D Exchange Standard
Message #11095
From:
Tim Wilson [Crestline]
Graphics User Group A Forum
· General Discussion
April 30, 1995 4:47 PM
***I'm uploading this first message again because the parts on DXF, QUICKDRAW and KEYSTONE seem to have gotten munched on my earlier attempt. :(*** All, There seems to be a growing consensus that a standard system of file exchange is needed for 3D applications. 3D artists/designers/animators/developers are becoming increasing frustrated…
From:
Tim Wilson [Crestline]
Graphics User Group A Forum
· General Discussion
April 30, 1995 4:32 PM
Derek, Is there a particular _type_ of 3D animation you want to create, i.e. flying logos, bouncey characters, FX for compositing with live-action, hyper-realistic ray-traced scenes, 3D game animation, etc.? -Tim
From:
Tim Wilson [Crestline]
Graphics User Group A Forum
· General Discussion
April 30, 1995 4:30 PM
>> [Impulse is] looking at the stand-alone editor approach…having seperate editors that can be purchased seperately depending on one's needs. They would operate by themseleves, or work in tandem. It's not a universal format, but at least it's a step in the right direction…away from constrictive plug-ins.
From:
Tim Wilson [Crestline]
Graphics User Group A Forum
· General Discussion
April 30, 1995 4:30 PM
>> As far as I have seen, these API's are not for compatible models, but designed to produce real time rendering on the fly. In other words the problems with different formats for modeling will still exist, but the rendering for games and engineering demos will closer exhibit "true" 3D…
#Rendering Software
Message #11066
Hello everyone, I'm looking for some advise and suggestions. I currently have TrueSpace V1.04 which I use for designing and rendering both single frames and animations. There are a number of things about it that I like as follows: 1. very intuitive and friendly interface. 2. No separate modules for…
>> My suspicion is that QuickDraw will focus more on static scenes, for >> publishing since MAC is such a strong niche for that industry. But I >> don't know enough about either QuickDraw or Keystone to assess their >> true benefits to most 3D artists and animators. OPENGL Right…
To all artists: In response to requests we've gotten from some of you, we have modified our offer. Previously we asked to retain all rights to the artwork submitted to us. Now we simply ask for the right to publish it in the software we are currently producing. Any further…
I agree with your thoughts and frustrations regarding non-standard file-formats, and the increasing plug-in mentality. I've been pestering Impulse to add plug-in support for Imagine for some time now, but have decided that I was wrong in requesting it. Actually, it was Mike Halvorson of Impulse who eluded to how…
#3D Exchange Standard
Message #11005
From:
Tim Wilson [Crestline]
Graphics User Group A Forum
· General Discussion
April 28, 1995 8:32 PM
All, There seems to be a growing consensus that a standard system of file exchange is needed for 3D applications. 3D artists/designers/animators/developers are becoming increasing frustrated by the difficulties moving files around to different applications. There's an excellent article in the April issue of CGW called “Untamed Animation'' which nicely…
#* WALLPAPER ARTISTS! *
Message #11001
In search of really cool wallpaper… Vision X Software, Inc. is presently developing Windows software that will showcase various Wallpaper designs from around the world. If you are a graphic artist or just someone who likes creating interesting wallpaper, we invite you to submit them! What's in it for you:…
BOZO
Message #10668
I have been looking for quite some time now for a lost graphic. It was of Bozo the Clown inserted into the red international symbol for NO (circle w/ a slash through it). If anyone out there has it, has seen it, or has a graphic of just Bozo, I…
DLL stands for dynamic link libraries and they are important files for some or all of your windows applications. They are generally software routines to handle functions that are not originally part of Windows and allow it and the programs you run on it to do new things. Unfortunately, some…
#what are *.dll files?
Message #10095
Anyone know what *.dll files are? Just courios. 🙂 Todd
>>George, and Greg, and Andrey, too. Guess my computer has no sense of humor! Funny it happened to be the last message on the board at the time and I was rung off (properly) by Tapcis. Thanks to you all for the experience.
#CUTOFF
Message #9917
George, and Greg, and Andrey, too. Guess my computer has no sense of humor! Funny it happened to be the last message on the board at the time and I was rung off (properly) by Tapcis. Thanks to you all for the experience. SID
I have the mesges, I want to send the IGES for output for a sculpture…
>> Does anyone know of ANYWHERE where I can get an output of a 3d mesh via stereolithography?
#stereolithography?
Message #9675
Does anyone know of ANYWHERE where I can get an output of a 3d mesh via stereolithography? (Where you zap a vat of polymer with an excimer laser til you get the volumes?) Pat
ANIMATION MODELS
Message #9582
I am looking for 3d models of vehicle suspension systems. I am using Crystal Topas to animate the models so I am limited in the file types I can use. If anyone has suspension models or would like to create the models for a price, please send mail to the…
Help! EPS to AI
Message #9454
Hi, I need urgent help: how can I convert EPS files to Adobe Illustrator files or better yet, DXF files? This has got to be possible ( especially from EPS to AI). Where can I find this kind of a utility?? Please answer fast, for time is limited… Thanks!