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I would suggest using a combination of metaballs and a dynamics package. Alternatively, there are a couple of "dynamics" scripts floating around here. They should give you the kind of control you need over the metaball reference spheres to achieve this effect.
Thanks Grant, I'll look those papers up. Danny…
#Mesh Optimization
Message #192317
Does anyone know of a good source of material or sample source code for performing mesh optimizations? I'd like to be able to reduce vertex and face counts of models that were created parametrically. Thanks in advance, Danny…
#Primitive IDs
Message #185995
Hey Jonas, Got a wish for MAX. Can you include some kind of identifier flag within a primitive's appdata chunk? (Or whatever the equivalent to the appdata chunk is in MAX.) I'd like to know what the user created. You know, sphere, cone, box, torus, etc. I realize that this…
#Autodesk University
Message #184735
Anyone know the date and location info for Autodesk University? Danny…
Hi Paul, I'll be at the Digimation booth. It's right beside the Autodesk booth, so you can't miss us! See you there, Danny…
> We've made Aurora compatible with Blobs! YES!!! I look forward to receiving the latest code. Talk to you soon, Danny…
It seems I'm not alone in the "users who got an invite last year, but not this year" group. And here I thought it was because I was Canadian! Danny…
> Is it the first refractive metaballs rendered on the PC?' I guess you could say that this is the first "public" refractive metaball animation. I'm currently working on another, more complicated, animation to show off the refraction/metaball potential. I can't wait to try the Aurora stuff. Will you be…
Thanks Anne, It's been pretty steamy here in Toronto as well. Hmmm… maybe there was some subconsious inspiration there? Danny…
#Refractive Metaballs
Message #182736
Hi Martin, > you guys are geniuses!!! Aw, shucks…. Can we see a demo of this at Siggraph or even an upload here? Both packages will be demo'd and available at Siggraph. Also, check out Refblob.zip. It should be available for download in a day or two. It's a simple…
Thanks Martin, I'll definately be at Siggraph. See you at the Asoft party on Sunday night? Danny…
Hey Aleksey, The testing is going great! Refraction mapping and metaballs work seemlessly together and are producing the most realistic liquid effects I've ever seen on a PC. After only 5 minutes of use, without looking at a manual, I managed to create an animation that demonstrates the effect of…
Thanks Anne, I got it. Looks great! BTW, Can't remember if I already asked you this but, are you going to Siggraph? Danny…
Thanks Sanford, Too bad the gator won't be visible till tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing it. Any luck yet with the metaball splash? Danny…
#See you at Siggraph
Message #181224
Hey James!!! Of course I remember. Didn't we go to Pleasure Island with Jonas and a bunch of the crew after the ASOFT party last year? 'Course I don't remember too mucc about that night. I'm glad you'll be there, we'll have to get together for a pint at this…
Yup, you should definately bring your plastic! See ya there, Danny…
#Metaball Modeler
Message #180952
Hi Andy, If you can hold on till Siggraph, I'll have my new Metaball modeler available there. Lots of features, and a really great price! Danny…
> Instead we have something stupid like "Patch Modler" that you can't do much with. I'm assuming you downloaded the demo version of the Patch Modeler? If so, I'm sorry you were dissappointed with it. All the feedback I've received so far has been positive. Just wanted to let you…
> I appreciate the chance to write about it too. No, thank YOU for taking the time to review and write about it. Let me know if there's anything you need that will help you. Take care, Danny…
#Patch Modeler IPAS Demo
Message #178190
Hi Sanford, I spoke to Anne this morning and she says it should be available today. > I would like to write an article for 3D Artist about it… That's great. No one else has asked so far, so I guess you're it. Of course, I'd play with it a…
> I'm going to try it out. Great, let me know what you think. There are some very simple samples included with the demo. Yup, Digimation is handling both the Patch modeler and the upcoming Metaball Modeler. Take care, Danny…
#Patch Modeler IPAS Demo
Message #178051
Hi all, I've posted a demo version of the Bezier Patch Modeler IPAS. It's a fully functional version except for saving models back to the 3D Editor. I hope everyone enjoys it and I look forward to comments. Enjoy the long weekend, Danny…
Thanks very much Anne! Danny…
No problem Anne, I hope you can get it re-posted soon. It looked like a pretty cool utility. Danny…
#Missing Files
Message #176502
HI Jonas, I don't know if you're the right person to this to but… I just downloaded 3DVIEW.ZIP and there are several files missing from the zip. One of the files is required for the program to function. The files are: DOS4GW.EXE, ZBUFFER.C, & ZBUFFER.H Just thought you'd like to…
Hey Ang! Haven't heard from you in a while. How's life? > Will you bring your latest version to the next USG? Which USG are you refering to? Danny…
Thanks Don, I tried something similar to this without success. Maybe I just typo'd it or something. Thanks for your help. Take care, Danny…
> How will your metaballs be different from Metareyes? First, they support standard texture mapping just like regular mesh objects. Second, they support parametric envelopes for metaball settings. Third, they're faster. There are some other things, but those are the most prominant.
Frame or Field Mode AXP
Message #175430
Hi Jonas, Do you have a suggestion for determining whether or not an animation is being rendered in field mode from within an AXP? I've tried accessing FieldInfo and AXPViewInfo. I've also tried EXP_FIELD_INF and EXP_AXP_VIEW without success. I can get the total number of fields but that doesn't change…
The programs will be released within the next month or so. Yes, I will be posting non-saving demo versions here.
Radio Button Updates
Message #173524
Hi Jonas, Do you know how to update a set of dialog box radio buttons on the fly? In other words, I want to be able to change the currently selected radio button based on some external info. I don't want to use a feel function cause that requires the…
I'm there. Do we bring instruments this year. Danny,,, (Hopin' there's a jam)
> Danny, is your modeller an IPAS, or an external (Windows) modeler? It's an IPAS, PXP to be specific. Watch for a non-saving demo to be posted here. Danny…
Hi David, I'm assuming that you're trying to determine whether a point's inside or outside an arbritrary mesh. In other words, you aren't creating the mesh, just checking your point(s) against an already present mesh. I'd approach this problem in two parts; Start with the mesh's bounding box. You can…
Check your email for a reply Mike. Thanks, Danny…
> I've been interested in your spline/patch/whatever you call it modeler It's called a Bezier Patch Modeler. > I hope you're still planning on putting a non-saving demo version on the board That's still the plan and it may happen sooner than you think. Sorry, I can't give you more…
Thanks Sanford, I appreciate that. Danny…
> Now, where do we get a good spline patch modeler? > What happend to Danny Mercurio's? Just putting the finishing touches on the new spline patch modeler. I'm adding a sphere primitive type and a couple of other goodies at the moment. Look for a demo of it at…
#MartinF's New Gig
Message #157118
Congratulations Martin, At the risk of sounding mushy or corny… They coudn't have picked a better guy. Best of luck to you. I wish you success and happiness. Sincerely, Danny…
I'm glad it worked for you Mark. Take care, Danny…
My pleasure. I had fun writing it.
Hi Mark, I took a look at your problem and played around a bit. Here's a program that correctly selects/deselects objects in the 3D Editor and is selection-set sensitive. I hope it helps. Take care, Danny… /*________________________________________________________________________*/ /* Dialog description */ DlgEntry cdialog[]={ 0, "TITLE=\"Selection Test IPAS\"", 0, "TITLE=\"by Danny…
I sent Mark a simple PXP that does what he's looking for. If you're interested, I can post the complete source and PXP here for anyone who might make use of it.
You guys are working on Virtuosity too?! Geez, I wonder how many of us are involved? Danny…
That's a good suggestion Mike. I'll see about posting a demo version here when the time comes, along with a "short" doc file.
You're absolutely right Ron! The Bezier Patch Modeler is a PXP, not an AXP, and it will be available shortly from Digimation. If you have any questions about specifics, please feel free to ask. I'm usually lurking around here somewhere. Danny…
Who will ship Bezier.axp
Message #155468
Jonas' respone is correct, you can get more info from Digimation. I just want to add that the Bezier Patch Modeler is not an AXP, it's a PXP. Danny…
Thanks Andrew, that just confirmed my choice of the Diamond over the MGA. (for now). Regards, Danny…
Thanks for the feedback Andrew (and everyone else! ). I think I'll go for the Diamond Stealth 64 w/4meg. Danny…
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