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EF Klaar

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07-13-2009 15:27

Is there any way of scripting a "slice" into a box prim using LSL?

llSetPrimitiveParams does not appear to support this particular parameter for PRIM_TYPE_BOX, and the "dimple trick" appears to be inappropriate when you want to slice evenly aboout a central plane.

Any information or suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Logan Bauer

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07-13-2009 15:52

From: EF Klaar

Is there any way of scripting a "slice" into a box prim using LSL?

llSetPrimitiveParams does not appear to support this particular parameter for PRIM_TYPE_BOX, and the "dimple trick" appears to be inappropriate when you want to slice evenly aboout a central plane.

Any information or suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

By "slice" do you mean cut beginning and end? "Vector cut" corresponds to this, unless I am misunderstanding the question.

Edit > Oh, if you're trying to do prim torture via script, I haven't tried it but this link may help:
http://rpgstats.com/wiki/index.php?title=LibraryPrimTorture

Rolig Loon

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07-13-2009 16:07

All of the standard cut, taper, twist, hollow, etc actions that you find in the Edit window when you work on a prim "by hand" are available as options in llSetPrimitiveParams. See

. It's long and complicated reading, but everything is in there.

ETA: Oh, and the parameter is not "vector cut". It's "cut." It is a vector with x and y components (z is ignored). x is cut start and y is cut end.

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EF Klaar

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07-13-2009 16:36

From: Logan Bauer

By "slice" do you mean cut beginning and end? "Vector cut" corresponds to this, unless I am misunderstanding the question.

By "slice" I mean the new "slice" parameter available in the edit window for box prims in the 1.23 viewer (and, I understand, in Snowglobe). This lets you make very thin prims in a more controlled way than by using the old "dimple trick" (which involves creating a sphere prim, putting a dimple in it and then converting it into a box prim).

From: Rolig Loon

All of the standard cut, taper, twist, hollow, etc actions that you find in the Edit window when you work on a prim "by hand" are available as options in llSetPrimitiveParams. See http://lslwiki.net/lslwiki/wakka.ph...PrimitiveParams.

If "slice" is supported by llSetPrimitiveParams, it doesn't appear to be documented in the LSL wiki. If you can point me at where it is documented, I'd be very grateful.

Rolig Loon

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07-13-2009 16:44

Nope. No "slice" yet, as far as I know. I haven't had any call for that new one yet, so I forgot about it. Sorry.

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Imnotgoing Sideways

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07-13-2009 17:26

From: EF Klaar

Is there any way of scripting a "slice" into a box prim using LSL?

llSetPrimitiveParams does not appear to support this particular parameter for PRIM_TYPE_BOX, and the "dimple trick" appears to be inappropriate when you want to slice evenly aboout a central plane.

Any information or suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/MISC-2847

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EF Klaar

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07-13-2009 19:58

From: Imnotgoing Sideways

https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/MISC-2847

I guess that answers my question pretty effectively :) I do have a plan B. Thank you :)

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07-13-2009 22:14

you can access the new slice function by first calling prim type sphere, then calling your slice (dimple) then converting to the type you want and setting the other options

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Dora Gustafson

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07-14-2009 01:24

From: Void Singer

you can access the new slice function by first calling prim type sphere, then calling your slice (dimple) then converting to the type you want and setting the other options

No not by script

from the editor you can, but there is no need! The 1.23 viewer has introduced 'slice' on BOX, CYLINDER and PRISM prim types. 'Dimpled' spheres will loose there dimples when you alter the prim type to a BOX, CYLINDER or PRISM by script. llSetPrimitiveParams has no parameter for dimple/slice for those prim types.

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07-14-2009 02:34

From: Dora Gustafson

No not by script

from the editor you can, but there is no need! The 1.23 viewer has introduced 'slice' on BOX, CYLINDER and PRISM prim types. 'Dimpled' spheres will loose there dimples when you alter the prim type to a BOX, CYLINDER or PRISM by script. llSetPrimitiveParams has no parameter for dimple/slice for those prim types.

hmmm when did they completely hose prim torturing? it may still work on prim type legacy, not sure (someone else can test that). but you're right it's filling in empty values on type changes using the newer prim types... this makes about the 5th case in the last month where I've noticed that LL has installed some stupid default valuation where it shouldn't be and ends up wiping out legitimate data.

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Scripting slices into prims
EF Klaar Registered User Join date: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 330	07-13-2009 15:27 Is there any way of scripting a "slice" into a box prim using LSL? llSetPrimitiveParams does not appear to support this particular parameter for PRIM_TYPE_BOX, and the "dimple trick" appears to be inappropriate when you want to slice evenly aboout a central plane. Any information or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks.
Logan Bauer Inept Adept Join date: 13 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,237	07-13-2009 15:52 From: EF Klaar Is there any way of scripting a "slice" into a box prim using LSL? llSetPrimitiveParams does not appear to support this particular parameter for PRIM_TYPE_BOX, and the "dimple trick" appears to be inappropriate when you want to slice evenly aboout a central plane. Any information or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks. By "slice" do you mean cut beginning and end? "Vector cut" corresponds to this, unless I am misunderstanding the question. Edit > Oh, if you're trying to do prim torture via script, I haven't tried it but this link may help: http://rpgstats.com/wiki/index.php?title=LibraryPrimTorture
Rolig Loon Not as dumb as I look Join date: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 2,482	07-13-2009 16:07 All of the standard cut, taper, twist, hollow, etc actions that you find in the Edit window when you work on a prim "by hand" are available as options in llSetPrimitiveParams. See . It's long and complicated reading, but everything is in there. ETA: Oh, and the parameter is not "vector cut". It's "cut." It is a vector with x and y components (z is ignored). x is cut start and y is cut end. _____________________ It's hard to tell gender from names around here but if you care, Rolig = she. And I exist only in SL, so don't ask.... Look for my work in XStreetSL at
EF Klaar Registered User Join date: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 330	07-13-2009 16:36 From: Logan Bauer By "slice" do you mean cut beginning and end? "Vector cut" corresponds to this, unless I am misunderstanding the question. By "slice" I mean the new "slice" parameter available in the edit window for box prims in the 1.23 viewer (and, I understand, in Snowglobe). This lets you make very thin prims in a more controlled way than by using the old "dimple trick" (which involves creating a sphere prim, putting a dimple in it and then converting it into a box prim). From: Rolig Loon All of the standard cut, taper, twist, hollow, etc actions that you find in the Edit window when you work on a prim "by hand" are available as options in llSetPrimitiveParams. See http://lslwiki.net/lslwiki/wakka.ph...PrimitiveParams. If "slice" is supported by llSetPrimitiveParams, it doesn't appear to be documented in the LSL wiki. If you can point me at where it is documented, I'd be very grateful.
Rolig Loon Not as dumb as I look Join date: 22 Mar 2007 Posts: 2,482	07-13-2009 16:44 Nope. No "slice" yet, as far as I know. I haven't had any call for that new one yet, so I forgot about it. Sorry. _____________________ It's hard to tell gender from names around here but if you care, Rolig = she. And I exist only in SL, so don't ask.... Look for my work in XStreetSL at
Imnotgoing Sideways Can't outlaw cute! =^-^= Join date: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 4,694	07-13-2009 17:26 From: EF Klaar Is there any way of scripting a "slice" into a box prim using LSL? llSetPrimitiveParams does not appear to support this particular parameter for PRIM_TYPE_BOX, and the "dimple trick" appears to be inappropriate when you want to slice evenly aboout a central plane. Any information or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks. https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/MISC-2847 (^_^)y _____________________ Somewhere in this world; there is someone having some good clean fun doing the one thing you hate the most. (^_^)y http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ferguson/54/237/94
EF Klaar Registered User Join date: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 330	07-13-2009 19:58 From: Imnotgoing Sideways https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/MISC-2847 I guess that answers my question pretty effectively :) I do have a plan B. Thank you :)
Void Singer Int vSelf = Sing(void); Join date: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 6,973	07-13-2009 22:14 you can access the new slice function by first calling prim type sphere, then calling your slice (dimple) then converting to the type you want and setting the other options _____________________ \| \| . "Cat-Like Typing Detected" \| . This post may contain errors in logic, spelling, and \| . grammar known to the SL populace to cause confusion \| \| - Please Use PHP tags when posting scripts/code, Thanks. \| - Can't See PHP or URL Tags Correctly? Check Out This Link... \| -
Dora Gustafson Registered User Join date: 13 Mar 2007 Posts: 779	07-14-2009 01:24 From: Void Singer you can access the new slice function by first calling prim type sphere, then calling your slice (dimple) then converting to the type you want and setting the other options No not by script from the editor you can, but there is no need! The 1.23 viewer has introduced 'slice' on BOX, CYLINDER and PRISM prim types. 'Dimpled' spheres will loose there dimples when you alter the prim type to a BOX, CYLINDER or PRISM by script. llSetPrimitiveParams has no parameter for dimple/slice for those prim types. _____________________ From Studio Dora
Void Singer Int vSelf = Sing(void); Join date: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 6,973	07-14-2009 02:34 From: Dora Gustafson No not by script from the editor you can, but there is no need! The 1.23 viewer has introduced 'slice' on BOX, CYLINDER and PRISM prim types. 'Dimpled' spheres will loose there dimples when you alter the prim type to a BOX, CYLINDER or PRISM by script. llSetPrimitiveParams has no parameter for dimple/slice for those prim types. hmmm when did they completely hose prim torturing? it may still work on prim type legacy, not sure (someone else can test that). but you're right it's filling in empty values on type changes using the newer prim types... this makes about the 5th case in the last month where I've noticed that LL has installed some stupid default valuation where it shouldn't be and ends up wiping out legitimate data. _____________________ \| \| . "Cat-Like Typing Detected" \| . This post may contain errors in logic, spelling, and \| . grammar known to the SL populace to cause confusion \| \| - Please Use PHP tags when posting scripts/code, Thanks. \| - Can't See PHP or URL Tags Correctly? Check Out This Link... \| -

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