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I'll let you know as soon as I post it. I'm working on it right now. I'm trying out an idea I had the other day. In addition to the animated opacity map, I'm adding an animated bump map and then morphing the whole thing! The only thing I haven't…
Dirk, Why not use the STARS.IXP in video post? Danny…
Would you prefer large bills or small, unmarked denominations? Danny…
Angelo, Greg has asked me to resend my info to you. Well, here it is! Danny Mercurio Details 4 Pell Street, Unit 3 Scarborough, Ontario M1N 1N1 (416) 266-1399 (416) 265-4484 Thanks, Danny…
Will a blank cheque from my corporate expense account do, or would you prefer my American Express card number? Thanks Greg, I'll send the info the Angelo. TTYL, Danny…
Thanks Angelo. I'll check with Greg. TTYL, Danny…
# 3D Newsletter
Message #37855
Greg, Do you still have my address for your newsletter or should I send it again to Angelo? I live in Toronto so I guess that makes me an Easterner. BTW, let me know if you need any money for the newsletter. I'll send you or Angelo a cheque to…
Steven, You might want to try this out for even more realistic looking flames. Replace the white to black gradient image that you're using as an opacity map with an animated opacity map. I'll post a sample to forum this weekend. Check it out and let me know what you…
Carl, I'll upload something to the forum this weekend. I'll include the sample animation, the 3DS file and opacity flic. Bear in mind that I don't use the glow routine for my versions of "fire". (I don't have it yet!) However, you could easily add that yourself. BTW, how did…
Laurence, Are you a member of the Toronto User's Group? Danny…
Angelo, Should I send my address to you again? I think I originally sent it to Greg Pyros. Danny…
McDowell, I've recently been doing quite a bit of work with fire myself. I haven't used the glow routine but I could send you a sample animation with some flames on it. If it looks close to the effect you're looking for, I'll send you the data files for it.…
3D newsletter
Message #37503
Greg, could you put me down for a copy please. Danny Mercurio Coopers & Lybrand National 154 Pearl Street Toronto, Ontario M5H 1L3 Thanks! Danny…
Alex, What's this newsletter that people are asking about? Could you tell me a little bit about it? Thanks, Danny…
Thanks Sherwood! Danny…
Sherwood, How about posting those maps here for others to enjoy as well? I've got a scanner, so this isn't much of a problem for me. However, I'm sure there are many who don't have access to a good scanner. Regards, Danny…
Aw shucks! T'weren't nothin'. Danny…
#Fire & Flames
Message #37128
I've heard several people here mention that a good "fire" simulation can be made using the IPAS smoke, rain, and glow routines. However, no one has gone into any detail about HOW to implement these routines in a convincing manner. Here's what I think might be a good way of…
Thanks Gary, that would be a great example. Actually, it's interesting that you should pick that particular image. Steven Lee and I have spent the last couple of says exchanging email regarding that picture. Steven had asked me to analyse the image and tell him how I thought certain effects…
Explode update
Message #36715
Thanks Gary. Danny…
Yeah, this winter's been pretty bad for snow storms. We had a bad one in the beginning of the season and just recently had another really bad one. Oh well, it's only another month or so of this. I usually like the snow, but this winter has been rough, even…
Steven, Check your email. I've sent you a small sample 3ds file I created to demonstrate creating "laser bursts" using the SPURT IPAS module. I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking. It's low on detail but it was pretty easy and I whipped it together in about…
Martin, In converting 3ds files to POV, the objects are converted to triangles and the camera, light(s), and material names are preserved. However, the material attributes are not preserved, you have to define them. Danny…
Has anyone posted any examples of fire using either the smoke routine or a combination of rain and glow? I've been experimenting with creating fire without much success. 🙁 Some pointers would be most welcome. Thanks, Danny…
I guess it takes a little longer to get to me here in Toronto. Thanks Steven. Danny…
Thanks Gary, I appreciate it. Danny…
Steven, To which issue of CGW are you referring? I haven't received the March issue yet. Danny…
Explode update
Message #36615
Gary, You recently sent me an upgrade to the IPAS disintegrate module to take advantage of 3D Studio Release 2.01a. This had to do with assigning multiple textures to objects using the AXP. Do I have to get an upgrade to the IPAS explode module, as well, in order to…
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Exebyte Drive
Message #33945
John, TERRIFIC, WONDERFUL, GREAT, FANTASTIC!!!!! I'll finally be able to transfer my 3DS files to Exebyte Abekas! I won't pester you about the release date but I hope you'll let us know as soon as it's available, and for how much. BTW, I don't suppose you need a beta tester?…
#Wishlist
Message #33912
I would like to make a request for the 3DS wishlist. Would it be possible to include a driver for the Exebyte drive(s)? Something that would output images in digital format for recording directly to the Exebyte tapes instead of having to render to TGA, convert, and then copy to…
Exebyte Drive
Message #33911
Thanks for your help Martin. Regards, Danny…
Thanks for the information Craig, I'll post a request for an Exebyte driver for 3DS wishlist. Too bad it's too late to ask for this driver to be available for version 3.0. Maybe, if there's enough interest, we could write our own drivers. It seems to me that we have…
#Exebyte Drive
Message #33875
Could anyone tell me what's required in order to use an Exebyte 8500 for transferring animation files for later post-production with Abekas? We have an Exebyte 8500 using Paladrome software at work. Can I use this setup to send TGAs to a service bureau? Any help and/or suggestions would be…
Thanks Jack, Hopefully someone will be able to point me in the right direction. Regards, Danny…
#Exebyte Drive
Message #33777
My company just purchased an Exebyte 8500 tape drive for backup purposes. Would you happen to know what I would have to do in order to use the drive for my animations? We are using Paladrone software to control the backups, should I use this software or is there a…
TO Dealer
Message #33420
Would anyone happen to know the name of an AutoDesk dealer in Toronto? Thanks, Danny…
Sounds terrific! Have you thought about including tips and tricks using IPAS modules as well as native 3D Studio? Danny…
24X AA Win Play error
Message #33113
Chris, The problems I've had with the TurboDLD drivers for the Diamond SpeedStar 24X are: 1) AutoCad 11 refuses to run for me with these drivers. It just locks up and I have to reboot my PC. 2) The 3D Studio buttons in the dialog boxes are inproperly coloured. 3)…
Oh… Too bad. 🙁 Is there any prospect of being able to do things like scaling and morphing of AXPs in the future? Danny…
#IPAS Update
Message #33013
Thanks very much for sending me the disintegrate update. I haven't had a chance to try the multiple texture feature yet but I'll let you know as soon as I have. BTW, you said that scaling a disintegration or explosion was verboten. What about morphing? I haven't tried it but…
Jack, Since this thread is already going, I'll just jump in with my comments about the new Diamond/Panacea TurboDLD Deluxe drivers. They do work. HOWEVER, I've got to say that I think I had about as much flexibility (if not more) with the 3D Studio's included VESA drivers as I've…
#IPAS Questions
Message #32846
I've been playing with the IPAS particle systems quite a bit lately and I have a couple of questions to ask if you 're not too busy. 1) Should I be able to assign multiple textures to an object and have all the textures appear in a "disintegrate" sequence? So…
Sorry Eli, I think there's been a little confusion about the vesa drivers for the 24X. When I use my Diamond SpeedStar 24 I have to load the vesa driver using the VMODE VESA command. However, I don't have to do anything in order for the Diamond SpeedStar 24X to…
#Driver Comparisons
Message #31948
Has anyone done any benchmark comparisons between the Diamond SpeedStar 24X drivers for 3D Studio from Vibrant Graphics and those from Diamond/Panacea? I have been using the Vibrant drivers for a few months now, and I like them. However, I just received the new TurboDLD Deluxe Drivers from Diamond and…
Thanks for the suggestion Gus! I'm now loading the TSR first and then running AAPLAYHI. Works great. I didn't realize that I had to run the Vesa TSR. I thought that the Vesa support was built in at a hardware level. Oh, well… Regards, Danny…
Thanks Jack, Please keep us posted with regard to this driver. I think quite a few people are using the Diamond SpeedStar 24x and I'm sure all these people would love to be able to view hires flics inside 3D Studio. Thanks again, Danny…
#Aaplayhi Drivers?
Message #31716
I've found and downloaded AAPLAYHI and have installed it on my computer. However, when I run the program, it comes up in 320×200 mode. I've tried calling Aaplayhi with the "-d vesa xx" command line using various modes but Aaplayhi indicates that it can't use these modes. I have both…
Thanks Gary, I was using "BRO KEY:PLAY ALL". Close, but no cigar. Danny…
Where can I find AAPLAYHI.EXE? I've done some searches but I've come up empty. Thanks, Danny…
#IPAS KIT
Message #29804
Could you tell me whether the new IPAS Development Toolkit will support Watcom C/386 Version 7.0, or will I have to upgrade to a later rev? Also, does the IPAS Development Toolkit include Phar Lap's 386link or do I also have to get the Phar Lap Development Tools? Thanks for…
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