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#Wind Tunnel IPAS

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#160556From: Ken SanderMar 23, 1995 10:19 PM
Has anyone heard of an IPAS routine that simulates a "wind tunnel?"
#160711From: MARTIN G FOSTERMar 24, 1995 2:41 PM
Ken, how's it going, old chap? I don't think there's a wind tunnel IPAS because I haven't seen any full-collision detecting particle systems – I could surely use this myself. A few things to try/investigate: 1) contact Positron about their dynamics package and its capabilities 2) try vapor emitted from a curved mesh which conforms to the wind direction you want to show and use short lifespan particles. 3) fake it in 2d with an animated 2d particle flow tex/op material mapped along a lofted object with mapping co-ordinates applied. 4) write a script. 5) there is no #5 6) give us more details of the effect you are trying to achieve. let me know what happens. ta ta! Martin
#160752From: Mike White SunDog Pro.Mar 24, 1995 6:16 PM
Hi Ken When Schreiber releases their Key Factory you'll be able to simulate a wind tunnel effect. I really don't know when it will be released , but you can call them at 800-252-1024 Mike White [SDP]