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Russ Toll

Registered User

Join date: 9 Jan 2007

Posts: 2

03-10-2007 06:14

I am looking to just display words I was looking for a texture that I could type on and change on a daily basis. If this is not possible then how would I go about creating textures from other PC programs

FD Spark

Prim & Texture Doodler

Join date: 30 Oct 2006

Posts: 4,697

03-10-2007 06:22

There are probably ways to use preset letters within the game but one would think if you had lot to say it would require lot of prims.
I am not as skilled as some of the texture artist in SL but in spite of being intimidated by it I have discovered creating signs is very easily done I have discovered regardless of art program.
The uploads are only 10L and you can design different ones for whatever purpose you have.
Of things are very different and options slightly different depending on art program you're using.
There are many types of font choices too but some are easier to be seen and read then others in game.
It basically typing whatever you want on whatever colored or textured background.
Most art progams like corell or adobe I assume have features to create backgrounds.
The letters are just another layer.
I discovered dimple spheres turned in flat boxes work best with signs with help of a friend.

Anna Gulaev

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Join date: 25 Oct 2006

Posts: 154

03-10-2007 08:58

To see what it takes for a dynamic text display in SL, go to the Ahern welcome center and right-click the lit text sign near the common area. It is made up of many prims, one for each letter. There is a script involved to change the display.

To see one that is updated regularly, go to Club Industry. Find one of the currently playing song displays and watch it update.

There is probably one for sale some place, but the bottom line is that is uses a lot of prims.

As FD said, your best bet may be to create the signs in a paint program and upload them for L$10 each day.

Wilhelm Neumann

Runs with Crayons

Join date: 20 Apr 2006

Posts: 2,204

03-10-2007 11:53

From: Russ Toll

I am looking to just display words I was looking for a texture that I could type on and change on a daily basis. If this is not possible then how would I go about creating textures from other PC programs

i think you want a message board its not a texture its a scripted program

here is one that everyone raves about its pretty new and there are two versions you can probably get it in game as well just look up the creator and search for his profile

http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=146378

Are there any textures available that you can type anything you would like into
Russ Toll Registered User Join date: 9 Jan 2007 Posts: 2	03-10-2007 06:14 I am looking to just display words I was looking for a texture that I could type on and change on a daily basis. If this is not possible then how would I go about creating textures from other PC programs
FD Spark Prim & Texture Doodler Join date: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 4,697	03-10-2007 06:22 There are probably ways to use preset letters within the game but one would think if you had lot to say it would require lot of prims. I am not as skilled as some of the texture artist in SL but in spite of being intimidated by it I have discovered creating signs is very easily done I have discovered regardless of art program. The uploads are only 10L and you can design different ones for whatever purpose you have. Of things are very different and options slightly different depending on art program you're using. There are many types of font choices too but some are easier to be seen and read then others in game. It basically typing whatever you want on whatever colored or textured background. Most art progams like corell or adobe I assume have features to create backgrounds. The letters are just another layer. I discovered dimple spheres turned in flat boxes work best with signs with help of a friend.
Anna Gulaev Registered User Join date: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 154	03-10-2007 08:58 To see what it takes for a dynamic text display in SL, go to the Ahern welcome center and right-click the lit text sign near the common area. It is made up of many prims, one for each letter. There is a script involved to change the display. To see one that is updated regularly, go to Club Industry. Find one of the currently playing song displays and watch it update. There is probably one for sale some place, but the bottom line is that is uses a lot of prims. As FD said, your best bet may be to create the signs in a paint program and upload them for L$10 each day.
Wilhelm Neumann Runs with Crayons Join date: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 2,204	03-10-2007 11:53 From: Russ Toll I am looking to just display words I was looking for a texture that I could type on and change on a daily basis. If this is not possible then how would I go about creating textures from other PC programs i think you want a message board its not a texture its a scripted program here is one that everyone raves about its pretty new and there are two versions you can probably get it in game as well just look up the creator and search for his profile http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=146378

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