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Ashe1 Writer

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08-19-2007 17:26

I lowered my backyard on the beach so i could also have water back there, but i don't like the looks of the water--it's just still and you can see all the uneven texture of the bottom. So i searched for water and came up with all kinds of things--I'm confused. Shoukld i be looking at textures or what? And is it possible to get a ripple effect or movement to water without it being waves? Thanx for any help or advice.

Pie Psaltery

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08-19-2007 18:28

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Damanios Thetan

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08-19-2007 18:35

How the water in SL looks is mostly dependent on the quality of your graphics card. So, if you're seeing a big slab of non moving water. I'm afraid that's probably because your graphics card can't handle the rendering of the water ripples as it was meant to look.

Your choices are, to either use a better graphics card (one which can handle pixel shader effects), or to find an alternative in overlaying the water with prims with a specific water texture on them.

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Charlene Trudeau

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08-19-2007 18:41

And double check Edit --> Preferences -- > Graphics Detail

to make sure that 'Enable Ripple Water' is checked.

If it isn't and it doesn't add to your lag as you move around SL, you can leave it checked.

Char

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Lindal Kidd

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08-20-2007 07:43

...and use smooth and flatten to make the bottom of your pool/pond/bay look better.

doctor Bunyip

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a water texture question

08-20-2007 08:03

I also have a question about water. I created a pond and waterfalls, and I know how (in my head) to apply texture and an animation to make it move. OKay so far.

BUT, the texture doesn't want to stay as I say. It jumps to huge for no reason. Then when I click on it, it reverts to small, then goes large, on and off, sometimes staying large - NO reason for all this.

No matter how often I alter the texture size settings, nothing changes.

I tried removing the animation script, but it still keeps running, and I still can't alter the texture. I set up the texture to look exactly right, then applied the animation script, whereupon the texture jumped to HUGE.

WHAT is going on? I'm at the point of deleting the whole thing now.

Bonny Bunyip

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08-20-2007 08:07

From: doctor Bunyip

I also have a question about water. I created a pond and waterfalls, and I know how (in my head) to apply texture and an animation to make it move. OKay so far.

BUT, the texture doesn't want to stay as I say. It jumps to huge for no reason. Then when I click on it, it reverts to small, then goes large, on and off, sometimes staying large - NO reason for all this.

No matter how often I alter the texture size settings, nothing changes.

I tried removing the animation script, but it still keeps running, and I still can't alter the texture. I set up the texture to look exactly right, then applied the animation script, whereupon the texture jumped to HUGE.

WHAT is going on? I'm at the point of deleting the whole thing now.

Bonny Bunyip

Unfortunately, llSetTextureAnim sets the textue to 1x1 scaling. I have a "stop it" script for removing various prim properties, I'll drop it on you in-world.

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Aree Lulibub

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08-20-2007 09:35

From: Beezle Warburton

Unfortunately, llSetTextureAnim sets the textue to 1x1 scaling. I have a "stop it" script for removing various prim properties, I'll drop it on you in-world.

I had the same problem as Bonny and it drove me NUTS. I would greatly appreciate it if you could drop that script on me too.

Amaranthim Talon

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10-03-2007 10:07

I have no clue how water rippling works so decided to search it - that is how I found this thread - before, however - I found this one:

/327/de/207387/1.html

that proly answers your question, too.

Updated to add, that i see this was rather old - but since I had a question re water also, maybe it is a relatively common question..

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Help-Water Question
Ashe1 Writer Searching & Seeking Join date: 20 Jul 2007 Posts: 1,138	08-19-2007 17:26 I lowered my backyard on the beach so i could also have water back there, but i don't like the looks of the water--it's just still and you can see all the uneven texture of the bottom. So i searched for water and came up with all kinds of things--I'm confused. Shoukld i be looking at textures or what? And is it possible to get a ripple effect or movement to water without it being waves? Thanx for any help or advice.
Pie Psaltery runs w/scissors Join date: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 987	08-19-2007 18:28 These should help get you started http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=316986 http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=302172 http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=71457 http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=296956 http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=259283 _____________________
Damanios Thetan looking in Join date: 6 Mar 2004 Posts: 992	08-19-2007 18:35 How the water in SL looks is mostly dependent on the quality of your graphics card. So, if you're seeing a big slab of non moving water. I'm afraid that's probably because your graphics card can't handle the rendering of the water ripples as it was meant to look. Your choices are, to either use a better graphics card (one which can handle pixel shader effects), or to find an alternative in overlaying the water with prims with a specific water texture on them. _____________________
Charlene Trudeau SkyBeam Architect Join date: 23 Aug 2005 Posts: 318	08-19-2007 18:41 And double check Edit --> Preferences -- > Graphics Detail to make sure that 'Enable Ripple Water' is checked. If it isn't and it doesn't add to your lag as you move around SL, you can leave it checked. Char _____________________ Charlene Trudeau SkyBeam Estates SkyBeam Architecture
Lindal Kidd Dances With Noobs Join date: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 8,371	08-20-2007 07:43 ...and use smooth and flatten to make the bottom of your pool/pond/bay look better.
doctor Bunyip Registered User Join date: 26 Sep 2005 Posts: 1	a water texture question 08-20-2007 08:03 I also have a question about water. I created a pond and waterfalls, and I know how (in my head) to apply texture and an animation to make it move. OKay so far. BUT, the texture doesn't want to stay as I say. It jumps to huge for no reason. Then when I click on it, it reverts to small, then goes large, on and off, sometimes staying large - NO reason for all this. No matter how often I alter the texture size settings, nothing changes. I tried removing the animation script, but it still keeps running, and I still can't alter the texture. I set up the texture to look exactly right, then applied the animation script, whereupon the texture jumped to HUGE. WHAT is going on? I'm at the point of deleting the whole thing now. Bonny Bunyip
Beezle Warburton =o.O= Join date: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 1,169	08-20-2007 08:07 From: doctor Bunyip I also have a question about water. I created a pond and waterfalls, and I know how (in my head) to apply texture and an animation to make it move. OKay so far. BUT, the texture doesn't want to stay as I say. It jumps to huge for no reason. Then when I click on it, it reverts to small, then goes large, on and off, sometimes staying large - NO reason for all this. No matter how often I alter the texture size settings, nothing changes. I tried removing the animation script, but it still keeps running, and I still can't alter the texture. I set up the texture to look exactly right, then applied the animation script, whereupon the texture jumped to HUGE. WHAT is going on? I'm at the point of deleting the whole thing now. Bonny Bunyip Unfortunately, llSetTextureAnim sets the textue to 1x1 scaling. I have a "stop it" script for removing various prim properties, I'll drop it on you in-world. _____________________ Though this be madness, yet there is method in't. -- William Shakespeare Warburton's Whimsies: In SL Apez.biz
Aree Lulibub Registered User Join date: 21 Jan 2007 Posts: 198	08-20-2007 09:35 From: Beezle Warburton Unfortunately, llSetTextureAnim sets the textue to 1x1 scaling. I have a "stop it" script for removing various prim properties, I'll drop it on you in-world. I had the same problem as Bonny and it drove me NUTS. I would greatly appreciate it if you could drop that script on me too.
Amaranthim Talon Voyager, Seeker, Curious Join date: 14 Nov 2006 Posts: 12,032	10-03-2007 10:07 I have no clue how water rippling works so decided to search it - that is how I found this thread - before, however - I found this one: /327/de/207387/1.html that proly answers your question, too. Updated to add, that i see this was rather old - but since I had a question re water also, maybe it is a relatively common question.. _____________________ "Yield to temptation. It may not pass your way again. " Robert A. Heinlein http://talonfaire.blogspot.com/ Visit Talon Faire Main: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Misto%20Presto/216/21/155- Main Store XStreets: http://tinyurl.com/6r7ayn

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