This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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I'm using the Dos version. joel*
George: UpFront is just modeling and, while geared toward architecture, you can't generate construction documents from it but it is a great "visualization package". I've translated hundreds of little models from UpFront to Renderize via the DXF format with no significant difficulties to report. They (SketchTech, the makers of UpFront)…
>> How does rendering the backface of a solid improve the image?
Hey George! Tell me, does the "Render Backface" option affect the appearance of your solids at all? I know in some of the models I've done this has made a world of difference in how the objects appear. Another feature that may help [one that I've never used] is changing…
Preston: That sounds like a good approach but If I rotate my objects I'm doomed (way to many objects) but maybe that little axis switch in the options/preferrences menu would help. Thanks for the idea. joel*
#Win 95 tested yet?
Message #1658
Nick: Has Visual Reality been tested with Windows 95 yet? How about the new DXF format from AutoCAD r13? Thanks for the info. From the ever questioning: joel* p.s. Even though object animation is way out of my field I am excited to see it happening in VR.
#a big question
Message #1515
Hey Nick: Lets play word association. I'll say a word and you tell me what impressions come to mind (hopefully your impressions will relate to VR ) *****Network Rendering******** Okay, okay it was two words! joel*
Nick: Are we talking object/geometry animation??? joel*
Thanks for the debriefing Nick. It sounds great especially the part about "implement(ing) functionality to create hierarchical relationships among objects," whatever that means! joel*
#Renderize 3.2???
Message #1390
Nick: >>BTW, Renderize Live 3.2, scheduled for shipment before the end of the year, will import and extrude AI files directly, to the CorelDRAW-to-Renderize Live connection will be even tighter.
Nick: That knocks out that one color but is still takes a handful of other colors with it which can be quite a "wierd" effect for architectural renderings. joel*
#Visual Image
Message #1205
Nick: I'm finally getting into using Visual Image and I'm discovering that it is another truly great product. I've got a few interface tips to pass along for the next release (when will that be by the way?) but at the moment I've got a pressing functionality question: -How do…
Richard: Which version of Upfront are you using? I believe that the dxf files from v1.1 come out somewhat better than those of the original release. I know this takes more time but I usually turn on the backfaces of all geometry right after I load into Renderize. I noticed…
It is interesting to hear about a new product? I thought that this forum would be the first to know of what was going on in the world of Visual Software. What is the pricing on this new package? When is it scheduled for release? Is renderize live four in…
#GED to DXF converter?
Message #947
Nick: Is there a translating utility to convert .GED geometry back into .DXF files? joel*
So far it doesn't seem as if anyone is that interested in that high a level of interaction with this forum. Then again, the forum is pretty new. I uploaded a few patterns for texture mapping and alpha channel use, they are fun to play with if nothing else. I…
>>I did "test drive" Upfront when it first came out for Windows. However, as with most 1.0's I found it to be really "buggy". I liked the way it quickly laid out geometry. I never got past the bugs to lay out any real work.>What kind of architectural rendering do…
#Animation help!!!
Message #944
Has anyone here done much with the animation functions? I'm still struggling with getting things to go where I want them to go. I guess I need tips and tricks on how to deal with the spline handles. Why does the camera sometimes flip completely upside down (or inverted to…
Mark: I know a lot of times, magazines will have the main story and then in a little box, somewhere in the middle of the article, they will have a blurb about related topics that may not fit into the primary "focus" of the article. As a user of the…
#W I S H – L I S T
Message #686
Thus begins the first official, user-inspired, Wishlist for Visual Reality and Renderize Live. Please post any options, features, etc. that you think would make this the greatest product of its kind. To start off: -Path Based Animation: Path based animation can be much more precise and is easier to set…
Zach: The company is SketchTech. I don't have their number but I'll put my hands on it soon and post it here. Are you an architect/designer? If so where are you? joel*
Jim: I haven't seen one. Why not start one! I've mentioned a couple of things but lets make it formal with a seperate message entitled WishList!!! joel*
Jim: I'm VR veteran, started with the first version of Renderize for Windows. It is a great software package with great potential but, as with most high-end software, its future greatness relies heavily on users so anything you can share will be helpful to both other users AND the software…
#Materials Etc!!!
Message #601
Renderize User Unite!!! Finished Visual Reality images are not the only useful information. If users would upload materials (in the form of *.eye files & image files) then we could pool our resources. Also helpful would be lighting scenarious or interesting animation paths. I've begun by uploading a couple of…
Darrin: The best Architectural Modeling for Windows is Upfront (formerly by Alias now back in the hands of the original developers, SketchTech). It is an excellent 3D visualization program complete with accurate shadowcasting and full 3D and 2D dxf import and export. I recall seeing a used version for sale…
New Uploads
Message #599
P.S. I'm going to try to upload some images (a cserve first for me) this morning. Wish me luck!!!
Path VS. Camera Anim.
Message #598
Nick: Did you catch my first message? It must have missed you over vacation. I've got a question about animation… I've done some "interesting" things with Renderize Live 3.1's animation capabilities but it is still a very tedius trick, trying to get the animation to move as smoothly as possible.…
Nick: You guys should let some of your present users know that you are finally online! I've been hoping you'd come aboard (AOL would have been nicer (cheaper)) but at least we can keep in contact. I've got a few tech. questions, I'll send them along later but definately send…
#ADI Postscript r10 & 11?
Message #28657
Maybe this is an old question but I'm looking for an ADI driver for a postscipt printer. Is there such an animal for both release 10 and 11? ? j*avery ?