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#computr keybrd mesh/map?

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#167401From: Dennis FenskeApr 29, 1995 10:30 PM
I checked (at least I attempted too) the libraries to see if there where any computer keyboard meshes there, or keyboard maps. I didn't find any. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to best simulate one? I am also in need of a separate trackball to sit next to it. Any and all suggestions appreciated. Thanks, Dennis
#167403From: Tim c BrananApr 29, 1995 11:23 PM
I am pretty sure there is a keyboard on the world creating toolkit somewhere. I don't remeber if it was a seperate file or part of another, though.
#167445From: Dennis FenskeApr 30, 1995 10:55 AM
Tim; I'll have to look there. I just recently got a CD-ROM drive, and totally forgot about that CD-ROM. Thanks!, Dennis
#167505From: Dennis FenskeApr 30, 1995 3:24 PM
Tim; I looked, and found both the Release 2 and Release 3 CD-ROM's for 3DS, and you were right, a keyboard (with a computer) was on both. There were actually 3 keyboards. One low res, one unusual one, and one hi res version, so I am set. I can build a trackball fairly easily. Thanks again for the directions, Dennis
#167404From: John SchmidtApr 29, 1995 11:26 PM
Dennis, >> computer keyboard meshes Ketiv's "Blocks and Materials" CD has a very detailed keyboard mesh on it, including all the individual keys. It also has several computers, (including detailed monitors, keyboards, and CPU's, etc.), printers, plotters, etc., 25 3D people, 7 telephones and answering machines, tons of cars, planes, boats, trucks, chairs, lamps, appliances, furniture, … I could go on and on. Over 600 3D meshes, 340 bitmap materials, and 65 backgrounds. It's about ~$195. Ketiv: 800-458-0690 or 503-252-3230. John
#167446From: Dennis FenskeApr 30, 1995 10:55 AM
John; I forgot about that resource. I will hunt for the literature I have, and maybe order the CD-ROM. I looked at Viewpoints literature. They have a couple of keyboards, but the pricelist I have doesn't list the keyboards. So the CD-ROM you suggest now sounds very inexpensive. Get the whole thing for about what one mesh would cost. Until now, I didn't really need it. Thanks!, Dennis
#167541From: John SchmidtApr 30, 1995 8:40 PM
Dennis, >> So the CD-ROM you suggest now sounds very inexpensive. Get the whole thing for about what one mesh would cost. Yea; it's the best deal I've come across. It also comes with a complete printed guide, which shows all the meshes, (all of which are provided in .3DS and .DXF format), and color images of all the bitmaps! Also, this includes several dozens of plant and tree images, including matched opacity maps, for quick, easy, efficient landscape enhancement. Every 3DS user should have this CD, in my opinion. It's a steal! John
#168903From: Mark YankeeMay 8, 1995 5:14 PM
Dennis, << I checked (at least I attempted too) the libraries to see if there where any computer keyboard meshes there, or keyboard maps. >> There are many of them in the WCT CD. And there is also a high detailed one in the libs, can't remember the name though. Mark
#169876From: Dennis FenskeMay 12, 1995 10:59 PM
Mark; Thanks for looking. I was able to find just what I needed on the CD that ships with 3DS. I just had forgotten about it because I didn't have a CD player until recently. Thanks for looking though! Dennis