This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Hi Joel: Renderize Live v3.2 is an incremental upgrade. The most interesting feature is the AI import, which allows you to extrude AI files and offset the different shapes. Independent X,Y and Z object scaling are also supported, so you can modify the extrusion depths of objects that have already…
Jim: Four keyframes should suffice. The first and last frames of your animation should each use "key_1". Set up your fist keyframe, and center camera on the object. Then copy the view and rotate is around the target to get each of the other keyfames and insure that the target…
HI Tim: Good input, all of it. We're definitely going to optimize use of space as we move toward the Win95 UI. We've had some good user suggestions on this front and look forward to implementing them. Nick Josephs Visual Software
Hi Dan: Glad you like what you got. Send the paperwork to: Visual Software 21731 Ventura Blvd. Suite 310 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 Attn: Doug Richard 818 883 7900 Regards, Nick Josephs Visual Software
Joel: Then increase the number of control points on the graph. That will allow you to work in a reduced range of colors. BTW, none of this is intended to belittle your original point: we _do_ need to offer a simpler method to drop out a single, specific color. Nick…
Hi Jeremy: Good question. The easiest way to do this would be to export your work from CorelDRAW! to the TrueType (TTF) file format, then use Visual Font to extrude and bevel. I'll upload the detailed information to our library section, it should help you through this multi-step process. BTW,…
#Facets on curves
Message #1224
Hello Jim: I'm not sure I understand what you mean when you say tht the polygons are visible. Is it as if the surfaces aren't being smoothed enough? If that's the case, the only recourse is to increase the number of facets in the curved surface when you create the…
Hello Joel: You can drop out a background color using the alpha channel matte button in the Objects Mode. It certainly isn't as easy as it is in Rendedrize Live, but that intimidating graph gives you enormous flexibility (BTW, we had some major pow-wows in regards to the interface for…
Hello Thomas: Thank you for taking the time to review our package. I look forward to downloading the referenced article to better understand our relative merits.
DXF Reader
Message #980
Dear Richard: No, the latest changes to the DXF reader do not affect the way normals are read. However, I will look into your ptoblem by discussing it with another Upfront user to see if there are any suggestions. I'm going to be out of town for a few days,…
Hi Mark: Our marketing office is in Woodland Hills (LA), CA. Call Kevin Bromber at (800) 669-7318. He can help you out. We sure do! Simply 3D is a home version of the software. It is CD-based, and includes Visual Font, a utility that creates 3D text objects from TrueType…
Hi Joel: Currently there is no GED to DXF conversion. Sorry. Nick Josephs Visual Software
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GED to DXF converter?
Message #978
Hi Joel: Currently there is no GED to DXF conversion. Sorry. Nick Josephs Visual Software
Hi Joel: The spline handles do require a little getting used to. First of all, make sure to select a range of frames in the Keyframe List over which the animation path is allowed to change. Then choose one of the two buttons that allow you to modify the curve…
#Ray tracer?
Message #939
Hello Mark: No, Renderize Live is not a Ray Tracer. However, I implore you to look at the quality of the images that are created, _not_ the technology used to create them, as a criteria for your evaluation. Users don't care how you do it, as long as you do…
John: Mike wasn't looking at the current price list. $295 is the correct price. He's now aware of all this and will be contacting you. Or. you can call him at 800 669 7318. Enjoy the software, and if you have any questions just let me know. Nick Josephs Visual…
Hi John: Renderize Live is our complete rendering and camera animation program. It imports your DXF files by layer, color or block, and allows you to assign seamless bitmap textures, lighting and camera effects, etc. for a full-color photorealistic image. Renderize Live is $295 and it ships with 2 CDs:…
Welcome
Message #816
Hello Richard: I think that using the bus mouse port (if your mouse is physically compatable) will solve the problem. BTW, I finaly realized that this might be the problem when after re-installing WFW311 my MOUSE.INI was set to bus instead of COM1. So I guess the install routine look…
Hi Zach: There are 2 important issues to consider when using organic mapping. 1) The default mapping scale for organic mapping is very small: it matches the size of the smallest poly in the object. Therefore if you don't rescale the textrue large enough it can look like it is…
Solid input, all of it. Thanks.
Hello Richard: I continue to mess with the sluggish cursor vs swap file size problem. I can't find the corrolation you speak of when I test on my machines. Perhaps you can tell me more about the system your working on? In the past I have experienced a situation where…
Hi Robb! Welcome. I haven't heard from you in a little while, hope things are well. Yes, yes, feel free to upload your work, I look forward to seeing it. We are putting together a mailing to let our user base know that we've arrived on-line. In addition, I am…
Jim: Yes, that's a good suggsestion. I'll admit, we're all so used to the "standard" interface configuration that we might not give enough mind share to the Floating Toolbox and Floating Resource Manager configuration. I'd be interestes to know from you and any others how often you use the floating…
Jim: I concur that we should make our interfaces _and_ viewport completely resizable. I'll make every effort to get that into the v.4 release.
Hey Jim: Yes that problem is also known and resolved in the disk update that you'll receive next week. Nick
Absolutely for the wish list! And now would be a good time to contribute your ideas, as our version 4 development is still "open". Feel free to submit your wishes here or by fax to our offices. Nick
Jim: Yes the problem has to do with you missing the IC.DLL file. Where did you obtain your version of the software, and when? Please contact me at voice (310) 798-8569 at your earliest convenience so we can sort this out. Regards, Nick Josephs VIsual Software
Hello Jim: I'm sure you'll be up to speed quite quickly and contributing tips to this section. As you learn the software, please feel free to ask any questions here such that I can help you get up to speed with the shortest possible curve. Also, your questions will be…
Hey Gary: Consider it done. In fact, I'll be uploading a bunch of images in the coming week. When are our out here again?
Well Hi Joel: Your absolutely right about pooling resources! It also allows us to see what images, materials etc. are most useful so that we include the most appropriate stuff in our upcoming Materials and Objects CD library. I can't wait to see your refereneced TIF and AVI files. Keep…
Darrin: Your right about the forum maturing. It went on-line less than a week before I left town, so I'm scramblin' to catch up. However, look for more images and info in the library section as things get going. Nick
Darrin: Sorry it's been so long since your inquiry, but I was out of town. 1. Thanks for the info on the effect of swap file size on the pointer responsiveness. I'll look into it and see if there is a solution. 2. Visual Model is a full-featured modeler, including…
Hi Tim: Yes, 12MB is certainly enough RAM. You can run with 8MB, but that cuts it so close that you can't afford a very large SmartDrive (disk cache), so it slows things down. With 12 MB or more that's not a problem, so the performance gains going from 12…
Thanks for your help in getting going. I'll probably be asking more questions in the future!
praise god
Message #159
Hi Zach: Welcome to our humble section. And believe, me, you are NOT pestering! Organic mapping does show some trouble when you map onto an object that has polygons of widely varying sizes. Try cylindrical mapping as a substitute. How to get 2D sofa into 3D? Depends. Is it an…
Using VR with Corel
Message #84
Visual Reality imports .AI files from Corel or any 2D illustration package that outputs an AI file. The 2D drawings are extruded (given depth) to create a true 3D model, and these models can be oriented in 3D space. Objects can be viewed and illuminated from any angle; they can…
#Images created in VR
Message #83
Be sure to look in the Visual Software Library section to download and view images created using the Visual Reality suite of software applications. The images you view are only 256 colors: remember that Visual Reality can save full color 24-bit images at any resolution. Users of Visual Reality are…
What is Visual Reality?
Message #82
Visual Reality is actually a suite of 4 applications and several animation player utilities, as well as CD libraries of seamless bitmap textures and 3D clipart objects. Applications include: RENDERIZE LIVE: 3D rendering and camera animation in a simple, visual environment that encourages creativity and enhances productivity. Renderize Live excels…
#Greetings & Salutations
Message #81
Welcome to the Visual Software section. We look forward to using this space to provide better support for our customer base, and to "get the word out" to potential customers. In addition, anyone wishing to better understand the uses, advantages, disadvantages and ramifications of working in a true 3D environment…
#Description Message
Message #80
Visual Software develops Visual Reality, a suite of 3D modeling, rendering, animation and imaging applications for Windows and Unix workstation platforms. Our applications include Renderize Live, a photorealistic 3D rendering and animation program; Visual Model, a full-featured 3D modeler; Visual Font; a Windows TrueType font extruder; and Visual Image, a…
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