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Random Torok

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06-25-2007 12:14

Ok I've been seeing this a lot in the forums but can't seem to find a definitive answer.

Is there a texture that when applied to a prim will make the prim transparent and hide all objects and AVs inside the prim?

Or is there a technique for doing this?

If so to either of the questions; Could someone post a clear explanation of how to go about it or point me to a site/article that explains it?

Thank a bunch
All comments greatly appreciated

RT

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06-25-2007 12:37

Search the forums for "invisiprim". You'll find everything you need to know.

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Random Torok

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06-25-2007 14:56

ok that just gives me more of the stuff that I've already read.

I did find an invisiprim but all it does is go transparent. Doesn't hide the objects inside it.

RT

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06-25-2007 17:31

Invisiprims don't hide objects, just avatars. There's no need to hide objects, since you can simply turn them invisible any time you want by applying a transparent texture. The avatar itself cannot be transparent, which is why invisiprims exist. (Okay, technically the reason they exist is because of a bug, but the bug was useful enough that it reamained deliberately unfixed and became a feature.)

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Cottonteil Muromachi

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06-25-2007 18:48

From: Random Torok

ok that just gives me more of the stuff that I've already read.

I did find an invisiprim but all it does is go transparent. Doesn't hide the objects inside it.

RT

The invisiprims are basically normal prims with a special texture applied. The texture is available to everyone (its stored in the asset database) but must be called out using its UUID via a script. Usually, only a simple script is needed to call the texture and apply it onto the prim. After which, you can delete the script, which I usually do.

You can also retexture some of the surfaces, leaving only a few facets having the invisiprim texture. Invisiprims can also be set to shiny, and it will give a sort of shiny transparent glass look, especially on curved surfaces. Do not however, turn the invisiprim to any transparent setting, as it will cause it to not work.

This texture usually causes things which are either transparent themselves, or contain alpha textures to dissappear if occluded by it. Trees for example. So basically, you can set prims to 1 percent transparency, and it will dissappear behind it. Basic prims with the plywood texture will not dissappear.

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06-25-2007 19:11

From: Cottonteil Muromachi

This texture usually causes things which are either transparent themselves, or contain alpha textures to dissappear if occluded by it. Trees for example. So basically, you can set prims to 1 percent transparency, and it will dissappear behind it. Basic prims with the plywood texture will not dissappear.

Not sure what I was thinking there. Not much sleep lately. Yes, invisiprims will hide anything with any degree of transparency. The 1% thing is a good idea.

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Random Torok Registered User Join date: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 33	06-25-2007 12:14 Ok I've been seeing this a lot in the forums but can't seem to find a definitive answer. Is there a texture that when applied to a prim will make the prim transparent and hide all objects and AVs inside the prim? Or is there a technique for doing this? If so to either of the questions; Could someone post a clear explanation of how to go about it or point me to a site/article that explains it? Thank a bunch All comments greatly appreciated RT
Chosen Few Alpha Channel Slave Join date: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 7,496	06-25-2007 12:37 Search the forums for "invisiprim". You'll find everything you need to know. _____________________ . Land now available for rent in Indigo. Low rates. Quiet, low-lag mainland sim with good neighbors. IM me in-world if you're interested.
Random Torok Registered User Join date: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 33	invisibility 06-25-2007 14:56 ok that just gives me more of the stuff that I've already read. I did find an invisiprim but all it does is go transparent. Doesn't hide the objects inside it. RT
Chosen Few Alpha Channel Slave Join date: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 7,496	06-25-2007 17:31 Invisiprims don't hide objects, just avatars. There's no need to hide objects, since you can simply turn them invisible any time you want by applying a transparent texture. The avatar itself cannot be transparent, which is why invisiprims exist. (Okay, technically the reason they exist is because of a bug, but the bug was useful enough that it reamained deliberately unfixed and became a feature.) _____________________ . Land now available for rent in Indigo. Low rates. Quiet, low-lag mainland sim with good neighbors. IM me in-world if you're interested.
Cottonteil Muromachi Abominable Join date: 2 Mar 2005 Posts: 1,071	06-25-2007 18:48 From: Random Torok ok that just gives me more of the stuff that I've already read. I did find an invisiprim but all it does is go transparent. Doesn't hide the objects inside it. RT The invisiprims are basically normal prims with a special texture applied. The texture is available to everyone (its stored in the asset database) but must be called out using its UUID via a script. Usually, only a simple script is needed to call the texture and apply it onto the prim. After which, you can delete the script, which I usually do. You can also retexture some of the surfaces, leaving only a few facets having the invisiprim texture. Invisiprims can also be set to shiny, and it will give a sort of shiny transparent glass look, especially on curved surfaces. Do not however, turn the invisiprim to any transparent setting, as it will cause it to not work. This texture usually causes things which are either transparent themselves, or contain alpha textures to dissappear if occluded by it. Trees for example. So basically, you can set prims to 1 percent transparency, and it will dissappear behind it. Basic prims with the plywood texture will not dissappear.
Chosen Few Alpha Channel Slave Join date: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 7,496	06-25-2007 19:11 From: Cottonteil Muromachi This texture usually causes things which are either transparent themselves, or contain alpha textures to dissappear if occluded by it. Trees for example. So basically, you can set prims to 1 percent transparency, and it will dissappear behind it. Basic prims with the plywood texture will not dissappear. Not sure what I was thinking there. Not much sleep lately. Yes, invisiprims will hide anything with any degree of transparency. The 1% thing is a good idea. _____________________ . Land now available for rent in Indigo. Low rates. Quiet, low-lag mainland sim with good neighbors. IM me in-world if you're interested.