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#Vista Pro and 3DS

    25-Oct-94 20:29:13
Fm: Tim c Branan 76360,540
To: James Spier 72603,1216
I have done a couple of large projects using this method (linking camera to dummy object), and it works pretty ok, except the camera rolls independently of the dummy box. Not a real problem until you want to adjust parts, or need exact positioning. The last one I did I attached a rotating compass to the dummy object so you would always know which direction you are flying, and it was dificult to keep the thing in place compared to the camera, and re-adjusting was a mess. I have been poring trough the keyscript manuals hoping to ease my burden for the next one I start next week, but I am a programming idiot, so It will take a while. My advice? Learn keyscript, or make sure your camera (and target) match the position of the dummy object it is linked to. It will take a little longer, but easier to adjust later. As far as VUE files, I have yet to do anything more than poke at them with a stick, so I can't offer anything there. If any one wishes to offer a better suggestion than mine please pass it along to me. I would love to hear it.