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#Meshpaint 3D

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#163312From: Frank FosterApr 6, 1995 2:33 PM
Brent, After playing with MP3D I was wondering if, when you rotate your geometry, it can maintain a rendered state? The demo version we have flips back to a wireframe. Otherwise, it looks incredible! Thanks, Dave Thompson, Sony Pictures Imageworks
#163326From: BRENT W. MALNACKApr 6, 1995 3:36 PM
Frank, Longtime no talk to….in the release version, the object is automatically rendered when the Paint tool is selected. On a very fast machine and video card, it might be possible to maintain a rendered view, but I have my doubts about being to do so at this time. However, you may want to increase the wireframe detail level in the preferences menu. At the highest level, the mesh should maintain a great level of detail and be better for your purposes. Maybe someone will introduce a board that is 3DS compatible and capable of enough polygons per second to maintain a shaded view. Thanks for the comments! Give me a call sometime. Brent
#163414From: John SchmidtApr 7, 1995 12:40 AM
Brent, I've got another question on the DEMO. How is it possible to make the brush size very fine, for painting thin lines with sharp edges? I haven't been able to figure this out yet, and we'll be showing the demo at our 3DS meeting this weekend. And did I hear something about your possibly uploading some new brushes? If so, how would these be installed? (Or is there info in the libraries? I'll check.) Also; I think I read that it is possible to paint on top of an existing texture map on an object; could you clarify this? Thanks mucho! John
#163429From: LEE STEELApr 7, 1995 3:03 AM
PMFJI, All you need to do is click on a "New Brush" window and the settings will pop up allowing you to define a new brush. -Lee
#163444From: BRENT W. MALNACKApr 7, 1995 7:15 AM
John, >>Did I hear something about your possibly uploading some new brushes? One of our users uploaded a new brush set last night. Should be posted today or tomorrow. >>If so, how would these be installed? All you need to do is click on the Load button in the Brush Set menu. From there, select the proper file. >>Also; I think I read that it is possible to paint on top of an existing texture map on an object; could you clarify this? Begin by clicking on the Load button at the top of the screen. From there any 3DS compatible image may be loaded. Once loaded, click on the Render button. Next, set the opacity level to your liking so that the paint strokes will blend with the texture map image. Thanks for your questions. We did compile a 1.0 Demo version that I haven't uploaded here yet. Brent
#163452From: Judy WellerApr 7, 1995 8:57 AM
This may have been asked before, but is it possible to paint on part of the mesh(certain faces) and have mapped material on the rest of the mesh? Judy
#163655From: BRENT W. MALNACKApr 8, 1995 9:32 AM
Judy, The only way with the 1.0 version is to select the faces in the 3D Editor (by material grouping if you like), and performing a Save Selected. The object that you save should enable you to create a map. This isn't a perfect solution, but has worked for users interested in it. We will add this feature in a future version. Brent
#163751From: Judy WellerApr 9, 1995 7:48 AM
Thanks for the info. I just bought the product but it looks like I won't be able to do much with it until I can call you guys on Monday for the password 🙁 Judy
#163836From: BRENT W. MALNACKApr 9, 1995 9:25 PM
Judy, If you e-mail me the Key, I'll e-mail you the password. We've been working the weekends as well until this gets under control. Brent
#164031From: Mike KelleyApr 10, 1995 9:48 PM
>We've been working the weekends as well until this gets under control. Any word on when you're going to send out the release version to those of us who bought early? I called last Monday and Carrie said it would get sent last Wednesday. I'm just curious — actually, I have so much going on right now I can't get around to painting.
#164091From: BRENT W. MALNACKApr 11, 1995 6:18 AM
Mike, All pre-release and beta units have been sent upgrades. Most went out last Thursday. Thanks for your patience. Brent