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How do you do the alpha texture where you can't see objects behind it...

Kane Kent
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12-12-2005 16:19
How do you do the alpha texture where you can't see objects behind it...??

I got a few signs to cover in my windows ;)
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AJ DaSilva
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12-12-2005 16:30
Never done it myself but I picked up an invisiprim from somewhere once. I'll drop it on you so you can pull the script out of it.
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AJ DaSilva
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12-12-2005 16:34
Hope Beatfox doesn't mind me posting this ^^;
I've pulled the code out in case it's gonna be useful to put it here:
CODE
// Invisibility Prim Refresh v1.1a
// by Beatfox Xevious
// last updated Oct. 21, 2004

refresh()
{
llSetTexture("38b86f85-2575-52a9-a531-23108d8da837", ALL_SIDES);
llSleep(30);
llSetTexture("e97cf410-8e61-7005-ec06-629eba4cd1fb", ALL_SIDES);
}

default
{
state_entry()
{
llSetPrimitiveParams([PRIM_BUMP_SHINY, ALL_SIDES, PRIM_SHINY_NONE, PRIM_BUMP_BRIGHT]);
llOffsetTexture(0.468, 0.0, ALL_SIDES);
llScaleTexture(0.0, 0.0, ALL_SIDES);
llSetAlpha(1.0, ALL_SIDES);
llSetTimerEvent(5);
}

timer()
{
if ((integer)llGetWallclock() % 60 < 10)
{
refresh();
}
}
}
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AJ DaSilva
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12-12-2005 16:40
Ick, should think before I post so there's not so many.

If you're planning on hiding "impeach Bush" signs I'm not sure it's gonna work. I think they only hide things with alpha and avatars.
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Kane Kent
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12-12-2005 18:43
That only works like against people I think i can still se buildings and objects.,
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AJ DaSilva
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12-12-2005 18:53
I've been back and checked - it hides avatars and prims that have textures with transparancy or transparancy set in the options.
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Chosen Few
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12-12-2005 18:56
A prim with that script will hide anything with a 32-bit texture on it. This includes all avatars and some objects. If an object remains visible, it is because it has a 24-bit texture (no alpha channel), which is most of them.

If you remove the shine property from the script, it will also hide objects that are shiny. With that shine command in place it hides the shine, but leaves the object visible. In other words it turns shiny objects flat. Making the change will help hide a few more objects, but there's no way it can hide everything.

If you want to hide all objects, you can do it through the Debug Menu, but if you do that, you won't be able to see any objects at all. I doubt that's what you want, but if it is, here's how. First pres ctrl-alt-D to add the Debug Menu to your menu bar at the top of the screen. Then go Debug -> Rendering -> Types -> Volume. All prims will then disappear from your screen, leaving only avatars and environment visible. Like I said, that's probably not what you wanted, but I wanted to be thorough.

Sorry there's not a better answer.
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12-12-2005 19:00
Thanks Chosen. You have, again, proven to be a fountain of useful knowledge. :D
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Lizzie Daguerre
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12-13-2005 18:00
From: Kane Kent
How do you do the alpha texture where you can't see objects behind it...??

I got a few signs to cover in my windows ;)



Well this isn't technical but you could always just plunk a textured scenery on a flat panel in the window from one side, and make it clear on the other side so all you see is the scene when inside, and from the outside it still shows into the house.... I've done that before to cover up unsightly objects outside my windows...
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Kane Kent
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12-14-2005 14:50
Ok let me be blunt :D

What would the exact code be to hide the impeach bush blue signs..

IM kane kent I will tp where I mean.
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Kane Kent
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12-14-2005 17:20
somone must know lol
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12-14-2005 17:28
I think what you want is something with no alpha channel - so either something saved as 24 bit tga with no alpha or saved as jpg (although I've been told to try to stay away from saving too many things as jpg :))
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Kane Kent
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12-14-2005 18:26
From: Joy Honey
I think what you want is something with no alpha channel - so either something saved as 24 bit tga with no alpha or saved as jpg (although I've been told to try to stay away from saving too many things as jpg :))



see Im dumb and dont get it :P make me somthing send it I will pay lol Just gotta get rid these damn signs!
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Kane Kent
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12-14-2005 20:17
tried 16bit 24bit and 32bit none them were working.
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12-14-2005 22:23
From: Kane Kent
What would the exact code be to hide the impeach bush blue signs..

Click on it.

Of all the large annoying signs to sell land scams this one seems to be the nicest. Not only does it provide a way to make the thing go away but it also keeps itself hidden for a decent chunk of time. The script even seems to be something that is being improved on as the four prim signs no longer require four clicks to hide completely.

While it does suck to have to deal with it at all it can, and has, been far worse.
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Eloise Pasteur
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12-14-2005 23:32
To hide them all, everywhere: you can't do realistically.

If they're surrounding you at home or similar, then build hedges, walls etc. so they block the view is the only answer.

There is, without turning off all objects, no obvious way to hide one (or more) objects on a neighbouring plot, any plots you fly over etc. You don't own them, probably don't have modify rights over them, they aren't over your land and so subject to autoreturn etc....

Putting transparent objects in the way won't work, and you don't have the right to put your prims over them because they're not on your land. You're limited to making a view blocker - wall, hedge etc.
Kane Kent
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12-15-2005 00:48
From: Eloise Pasteur
To hide them all, everywhere: you can't do realistically.

If they're surrounding you at home or similar, then build hedges, walls etc. so they block the view is the only answer.

There is, without turning off all objects, no obvious way to hide one (or more) objects on a neighbouring plot, any plots you fly over etc. You don't own them, probably don't have modify rights over them, they aren't over your land and so subject to autoreturn etc....

Putting transparent objects in the way won't work, and you don't have the right to put your prims over them because they're not on your land. You're limited to making a view blocker - wall, hedge etc.



well I want know how lol the suckors been banned not sure temp or perm and also as hes no filing a report I did it as he cant lol no harm ^^
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