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Idunna DeCuir

Huh?

Join date: 11 May 2007

Posts: 88

06-10-2007 10:41

Totally new to building but I'm trying my best.

Can I make an S-Shape out of a single prim? Kind of as if I took two hollow cylinders cut them in half and reconnected them (one flipped over?)

Also, what are the best places for learning how to make different shapes. I tried that Library place in the game, but it was too slow for me. I've also watched different youtube videos.

Just looking for suggestions.

Jim Guyot

Tinkerer

Join date: 21 Apr 2007

Posts: 38

06-10-2007 11:00

While the Library may be slow, it has tons of information for newer builders. Also, you can do everything at a pace you are comfortable with, as it explains in detail all the steps they take to build specific items. There is a tortured prims area there as well for doing odd things with your prims. The forums are a good place to look also, especially under the Tiny prims sticky.

Most of all, practice. Just keep doing things to the prims you have until you get something you want.

Chosen Few

Alpha Channel Slave

Join date: 16 Jan 2004

Posts: 7,496

06-10-2007 12:38

If you want to make an S out of a single prim, I'd suggest using a sculptie. http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Sculpted_Prims

Otherwise, it's pretty easy to make an S out of a couple of cut and hollowed cylinders.

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Quinlan Quimby

Registered User

Join date: 15 Oct 2006

Posts: 5

Sculptie S

06-12-2007 01:51

Hi Idunna,

You could try linking two torus halves to form an S. I also sell 15L sculptie shapes in my shop, and an S is amongst the selection. I normally don't link ads to discussion forums, but I made the starter sculptie set specifically for newer builders and you might find it helpful.

Here's the link to my classifieds post:
/113/fb/186632/1.html

~Quinlan Quimby

Lee Ponzu

What Would Steve Do?

Join date: 28 Jun 2006

Posts: 1,770

Prim Builder

06-12-2007 08:40

There is a cool device in SL called PRIM BUILDER (or something like that). It has a visual menu that lets you pick out just about any shape that a non-sculpty prim can make. It shows the surfaces and twists and cuts and dimples and everything.

When you find one you want, it rezzes a copy and gives it to you, which you can then modify to your liking.

Even if you don't use one, it is really fun and educational to play with.

jlarrym Jua

Registered User

Join date: 13 Oct 2006

Posts: 22

06-12-2007 16:55

Search for one-prim alphabet in the forums. Perhaps you can contact the person that created the alphabet and they can give you some tips. I looked on SL Exchange and could not find the link for the set. So according to them you can create the desired object.

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Idunna DeCuir Huh? Join date: 11 May 2007 Posts: 88	06-10-2007 10:41 Totally new to building but I'm trying my best. Can I make an S-Shape out of a single prim? Kind of as if I took two hollow cylinders cut them in half and reconnected them (one flipped over?) Also, what are the best places for learning how to make different shapes. I tried that Library place in the game, but it was too slow for me. I've also watched different youtube videos. Just looking for suggestions.
Jim Guyot Tinkerer Join date: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 38	06-10-2007 11:00 While the Library may be slow, it has tons of information for newer builders. Also, you can do everything at a pace you are comfortable with, as it explains in detail all the steps they take to build specific items. There is a tortured prims area there as well for doing odd things with your prims. The forums are a good place to look also, especially under the Tiny prims sticky. Most of all, practice. Just keep doing things to the prims you have until you get something you want.
Chosen Few Alpha Channel Slave Join date: 16 Jan 2004 Posts: 7,496	06-10-2007 12:38 If you want to make an S out of a single prim, I'd suggest using a sculptie. http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Sculpted_Prims Otherwise, it's pretty easy to make an S out of a couple of cut and hollowed cylinders. _____________________ . 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.
Quinlan Quimby Registered User Join date: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 5	Sculptie S 06-12-2007 01:51 Hi Idunna, You could try linking two torus halves to form an S. I also sell 15L sculptie shapes in my shop, and an S is amongst the selection. I normally don't link ads to discussion forums, but I made the starter sculptie set specifically for newer builders and you might find it helpful. Here's the link to my classifieds post: /113/fb/186632/1.html ~Quinlan Quimby
Lee Ponzu What Would Steve Do? Join date: 28 Jun 2006 Posts: 1,770	Prim Builder 06-12-2007 08:40 There is a cool device in SL called PRIM BUILDER (or something like that). It has a visual menu that lets you pick out just about any shape that a non-sculpty prim can make. It shows the surfaces and twists and cuts and dimples and everything. When you find one you want, it rezzes a copy and gives it to you, which you can then modify to your liking. Even if you don't use one, it is really fun and educational to play with.
jlarrym Jua Registered User Join date: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 22	06-12-2007 16:55 Search for one-prim alphabet in the forums. Perhaps you can contact the person that created the alphabet and they can give you some tips. I looked on SL Exchange and could not find the link for the set. So according to them you can create the desired object.

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