metaball modler
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hi there:
does anyone have any news about the metaballs modler ipas3 for r3 ?
i remeber reading a few messages regarding this ipas and that it was going to
be availible about now.
if you have any news, please drop me a note.
ara
Hi Ara,
The metaball modeler is still under development. The main reason it's been
delayed is because of the amount of time I'm spending on another IPAS project.
Sorry to keep you waiting. I'll let you know as soon as it's available.
Take care,
Danny…
danny:
cant wait. i am really excited about this.
also what is this other ipas you are working on?
thanks for the reply.
ara
Hey Ara,
Sorry, I can't discuss the IPAS stuff I'm currently working on.
I can tell you that if you're excited about a metaball modeler, you're going to
absolutely LOVE this stuff! <g> Nothing remotely like it exists for 3D Studio.
BTW, are you going to SIGGRAPH? If so, maybe we can get together.
Talk to you later,
Danny…
Danny
stop making me drool.
let me know as soon as you have any anything ready.
as far as sig. this year i cant make it. but i am sure there will be a lot to
see.(more things to make to drool for).
take care and hope to hear from you soon.
ara
WHAT!@? another more important IPAS?!? Metaballs are just what I need to get to
work on some human/semi-human/monster anatomys!
Just forget that other IPAS!
Just kidding…
(dreaming of a metaball IPAS filled world)
Ron
ron:
danny is the pogramer. i am just an innocent drooler.>:-)…….
ara
Danny,
So how's the IK IPAS you're working on? It must be close to delay the metaball
one.. (now how's that for starting rumors?? <BG> )
I'm interested in your metaball ipas as well.. I still have that little metal
ball blob flic around.. it's neat. What else are you working on?
JNJ
[The IK thing was a joke (just in case you didn't catch it)]
Sorry John,
I can't discuss what I'm currently working on due to NDA considerations.
You're right about the project being close and delaying the release of the
metaball modeler, however I'm NOT developing an IK IPAS for 3D Studio. I'm
working on something totally different. I think (actually, I'm sure) you'll
like it! <g>
Regards,
Danny…
Danny,
If it's better than a metaball modeler, I'm sure I'd love it.
I'm anxious to hear what it is. (I really need some quick cash for all these
cool new IPAS'..)
JNJ
Hi Danny,
I'm sure you were quizzed about this a while back but please –
indulge me.
Will your metaball modeller make use of the ipas3 type interface now
available (real time shaded feedback whilst in the routine etc..)?
Here's a seriously loaded question….how would YOU say it compares
to the Softimage metaball module?
Thanks,
Andy Roberts
BITS
Hey Andy,
How are you?
Once I get back to it, I plan on providing some real-time previewing
capabilities to the metaball modeler. Last I worked on it, I was concentrating
on providing hierarchical linking support within the modeler to make character
modeling much easier.
As far as how it compares to the SoftImage product… I don't know! <g>
Actually, I've never seen the SoftImage stuff. I've only heard that it exists.
One thing's for sure though, my metaball modeler will be a LOT cheaper!!!
Talk to you later,
Danny…