VistaPro
David,
Here is a repeat of my VistaPro->3ds conversion, un-Easy method. Sure would
like to find the Easy method!
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#: 44267 S3/Autodesk 3D Studio
20-May-93 01:10:24
Sb: #44170-Fractal Grafics 3D & 3DS
Fm: John K. Jordan 71174,711
To: Foo Katan 100013,2760
Hello Andy,
Do you want to transfer a VistaPro v3 landscape into 3DS? (as a mesh only, no
textures or paths) I've done this thru the convoluted:
Save the VistaPro file as a PCX (DEM to PCX)
(may be able to skip the next two steps with the
/p option on GIFDXF below (?))
Load the PCX into Corel PhotoPaint
Load the grey scale palette, GREYS.PAL
Edit as required
Convert the PCX to GIF
Convert to DXF using GIFDXF (avail on this forum)
Load into 3DS
One small problem is GIFDXF makes all interior lines hidden, so if you want to
animate your mesh, it's hard to work with in the keyframer. No problem in the
editor. I wrote and uploaded a little program a while back, DXFUH.ZIP I
think,
which will fix this.
There may be a much easier way, but I don't know it.
JKJ (in constant search of hard ways to do things)
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>> end of repeat <<
Hope this helps. I'm off to the mountains with the kids for some camping – be
back Sunday if you have any questions.
JKJ
PS. If you only have one and don't have the other software required, E-MAIL
your VistaPro file and I'll convert the section you need.