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#GOLF COURSE?

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#104835From: NICOLAS J. HOWERMay 31, 1994 2:21 AM

I'm not even sure that i"m do'in this right but i'll give it a shot(my first time on Compuserve!)…… I'm wondering (and also very ill from 'cdrom searching' )for an easy way to apply a photorealistic material to a mesh grid for a golf course. Is there one out there or am I, gasp, optionless?!?!?!?!?!? I would greatly appreciate any responce Thanks, Nick Hower Blanchard Hower Assoc. 602-265-3380

#104867From: Jonas Ruikis [ADESK]May 31, 1994 8:09 AM

Nick, << I'm wondering (and also very ill from 'cdrom searching' )for an easy way to apply a photorealistic material to a mesh grid for a golf course. >> What's wrong with using the usual Surface-Material-Assign along with Surface-Mapping-Adjust-Region_Fit? jonas[adesk]

#104889From: Yost GroupMay 31, 1994 9:56 AM

In addition to what Jonas said, it might help to note that the terra materials library doesn't include golf course maps. It focuses pretty exclusively on naturally-occuring materials. If you're interested in golf courses, the Schreiber Instruments people sell a Golf Package of models that may also include maps. Give them a shout at 303/759/1024. – G

#104896From: NICOLAS J. HOWERMay 31, 1994 11:24 AM

THANKS GUYS- I'LL START MESSIN' ROUND WITH THE "REGION FIT" BUT IN ORDER TO ACHEIVE THE LOOK I'M GOING FOR IT'S GONNA TAKE SOME TIME. WE ARE DESIRING THE TWO TONE OR DIFFERENT GRADE PATTERNS THAT HAPPEN WHEN THE FAIRWAYS GET MOWED. PERHAPS IF I ROTATE THE MAPING CORDS EVERY OTHER ROW THIS EFFECT WILL OCCUR- THANKS AGAIN AND I'M CALLING SHRIEBER LATER TODAY.

#104901From: NICOLAS J. HOWERMay 31, 1994 11:57 AM

THANKS – I'M GONNA TRY BOTH OPTIONS. BUT TO GET THE LOOK WER'E TRYING TO ACHIEVE, IT'S GOING TO BE PRETTY LABOR INTENSIVE. IT WOULD MEEN DETATCHING THE GRID FACES ON EVERY OTHER ROW AND APPLYING A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT MATERIAL/MAPPING CORDS TO THEM AFTER I REATTACH THEM. THIS SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY WAY I KNOW HOW I CAN ACHIEVE THE "FRESH MOWED FAIRWAY" EFFECT WITHOUT IMMEDIATELY INVESTING MY BEER $ TO SHRIEBER!!! DO YOU KNOW ANY OTHER EASIER/QUICKER WAY? IF NOT, I'M STARTING TO DETACH, ATTACH, MATERIAL ASSIGN, AND MAP! THANKS AGAIN, NICK HOWER

#105117From: Thomas O'DeaJun 1, 1994 12:16 PM

AAAHH!! THAT MUST BE AN IMPORTANT GOLF COURSE TO SCREAM ABOUT IT ALL DAY LONG!!! <g>

#105389From: NICOLAS J. HOWERJun 2, 1994 1:53 PM

WELL IT'S OBVIOUSLY A LITTLE MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT YOU CAN FIND TO DO ALL DAY LONG!!!- 'NUF SAID. -N

#105428From: Hercules SupportJun 2, 1994 4:55 PM

Nicolas, While you might have taken offense at Thomas' attempt at a humorous way of chiding you, his reason was legitimate. Please — as a favor to us all — lay off the CAPS LOCK. The simplest movement of your pinky will make a world of difference. — Dylan

#105557From: Thomas O'DeaJun 3, 1994 7:37 AM

I apologize. I just (and many others with me) have a dislike of people typing in all caps. Are you on a C-64? If not, just pop the lock off. COMPARE WHAT YOU JUST READ TO THIS. Doesn't it seem like I'm bellowing that statement? Besides which, it just looks plain annoying. Do as you please… and good luck with the golf course!

#105970From: NICOLAS J. HOWERJun 6, 1994 2:42 AM

Thomas and all concerned: It appears as though I have a lot to learn with these message forums and I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for the slapping/advise and I guarantee I will be more attentive to the Compuserve mannerisms. But before I mess up again, where can I find the unwritten codes for these services?

#105998From: Thomas O'DeaJun 6, 1994 8:25 AM

Not too much else too it. Nobody really gets mad at anyone either, I guess… frustration only. And remember anyone can read what you post… and will. (Good rules for all of us)