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9mmbooks Parx

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10-16-2008 14:53

I'm new... Poked around in the Wiki, the Knowledge Base, the Forums, and the Internet. Hope this is the right forum to ask this question.

Can't find a definitive answer to a question.

Is it possible to build a 3D object in 3ds Max -OR- Maya -OR- some other 3D Editor - Save the object to file - THEN upload the object file in to SL??

Notice I did not say edit the object once it is in SL. Just upload it?

Virrginia Tombola

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10-16-2008 15:01

Hi 9mm, SOME object files with very specific characteristics can be translated into a Second Life "sculpty". Realistically, a object has to be created from the start with these characteristics in mind (restricted topologies, and a specific number of polygons).

Further reading is here:
http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Sculpted_Prims

After that, you might want to pop over to the building forum where there are a fair number of threads on this (including tutorials on how to use the various exporters).

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10-16-2008 15:02

Yes, but not in the way you're thinking. SL uses its own proprietary modeling system. You cannot import arbitrary 3D models, only ones that are built in very specific ways.

Basically, there are two options. You can use plugins for third party modeling programs to imitate SL's modeling system, or you can make sculpties. For an example of the kind of plugin I'm talking about, take a look at http://www.simtools.jp/sltk/en/index.php . To learn about sculpties, go to http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Sculpted_Prims.

9mmbooks Parx

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10-16-2008 16:35

Hmm - "Sucpty" didn't see that one coming.

I had read about that the SL Modeling system is different (proprietary). Will look into your tips. Thanks.

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9mmbooks Parx Registered User Join date: 6 Oct 2008 Posts: 3	10-16-2008 14:53 I'm new... Poked around in the Wiki, the Knowledge Base, the Forums, and the Internet. Hope this is the right forum to ask this question. Can't find a definitive answer to a question. Is it possible to build a 3D object in 3ds Max -OR- Maya -OR- some other 3D Editor - Save the object to file - THEN upload the object file in to SL?? Notice I did not say edit the object once it is in SL. Just upload it?
Virrginia Tombola Equestrienne Join date: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 938	10-16-2008 15:01 Hi 9mm, SOME object files with very specific characteristics can be translated into a Second Life "sculpty". Realistically, a object has to be created from the start with these characteristics in mind (restricted topologies, and a specific number of polygons). Further reading is here: http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Sculpted_Prims After that, you might want to pop over to the building forum where there are a fair number of threads on this (including tutorials on how to use the various exporters). _____________________ Horses, Carriages, Modern and Historical Riding apparel. Ride a demo horse, play whist, or just loiter. I'm fair used to loiterers. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Eyre/48%20/183/23/
Chosen Few Alpha Channel Slave Join date: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 7,496	10-16-2008 15:02 Yes, but not in the way you're thinking. SL uses its own proprietary modeling system. You cannot import arbitrary 3D models, only ones that are built in very specific ways. Basically, there are two options. You can use plugins for third party modeling programs to imitate SL's modeling system, or you can make sculpties. For an example of the kind of plugin I'm talking about, take a look at http://www.simtools.jp/sltk/en/index.php . To learn about sculpties, go to http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Sculpted_Prims.
9mmbooks Parx Registered User Join date: 6 Oct 2008 Posts: 3	10-16-2008 16:35 Hmm - "Sucpty" didn't see that one coming. I had read about that the SL Modeling system is different (proprietary). Will look into your tips. Thanks.