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Zee Pixel

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10-04-2007 23:27

Here is a tutorial for using AC3D to export any pre-existing 3D model.

http://www.independentdeveloper.com/archive/2007/09/27/sculpted_prims_from_existing_3

Vlad Bjornson

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10-05-2007 03:15

Thanks for posting this tutorial, Zee. I have been curious how people are converting premade and other complex objects to SL. Now I know at least one way it can be done.

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Zee Pixel

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10-05-2007 16:10

No problem. In fact the author of AC3D has just today put up a scripted object for free on SLExchange for converting Tris to Prims. I haven't tested it yet, but I will try to tonight.

http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=382682

Katryna Jie

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10-07-2007 02:57

What does that mean? It converts tris to prims? You mean each triangle mesh becomes an individual prim???

whyroc Slade

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10-07-2007 05:05

very nice link TY!

I use blender but this tut really applies to any 3d program..

the SLX product.. looks like something like prim.blender for AC3D

-whyroc

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Walker Moore

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10-07-2007 05:19

From: Katryna Jie

What does that mean? It converts tris to prims? You mean each triangle mesh becomes an individual prim???

Each triangle becomes a prim. Ouch.

Zee Pixel

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Another scuplted prim example of AC3D output

10-07-2007 16:31

On the subject of Sculpties and AC3D I thought I would let everyone get a peek...

Zora's working on an example Forumla 1 car using sculpted prims. It's 30 prims so the idea is to make it a drivable car as well... If you go to our home on Areumdeuli

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Areumdeuli/85/94/105

...then head direct east from the landing point you'll see some cannons, and for now you'll see the F1 car/work in progress.

Scuplted Prim Tutorial using pre-existing 3D models
Zee Pixel Registered User Join date: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 99	10-04-2007 23:27 Here is a tutorial for using AC3D to export any pre-existing 3D model. http://www.independentdeveloper.com/archive/2007/09/27/sculpted_prims_from_existing_3
Vlad Bjornson Virtual Gardener Join date: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 650	10-05-2007 03:15 Thanks for posting this tutorial, Zee. I have been curious how people are converting premade and other complex objects to SL. Now I know at least one way it can be done. _____________________ I heart shiny ! http://www.shiny-life.com
Zee Pixel Registered User Join date: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 99	10-05-2007 16:10 No problem. In fact the author of AC3D has just today put up a scripted object for free on SLExchange for converting Tris to Prims. I haven't tested it yet, but I will try to tonight. http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=382682
Katryna Jie Registered User Join date: 24 Jun 2007 Posts: 187	10-07-2007 02:57 What does that mean? It converts tris to prims? You mean each triangle mesh becomes an individual prim???
whyroc Slade Sculpted and Blended Join date: 23 Feb 2007 Posts: 315	10-07-2007 05:05 very nice link TY! I use blender but this tut really applies to any 3d program.. the SLX product.. looks like something like prim.blender for AC3D -whyroc _____________________ Sculpt Maps Galore - 100's of full perm sculpt maps. Top quality sculpts - low prices. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Poecila/50/54/92
Walker Moore Fоrum Unregular Join date: 14 May 2006 Posts: 1,458	10-07-2007 05:19 From: Katryna Jie What does that mean? It converts tris to prims? You mean each triangle mesh becomes an individual prim??? Each triangle becomes a prim. Ouch.
Zee Pixel Registered User Join date: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 99	Another scuplted prim example of AC3D output 10-07-2007 16:31 On the subject of Sculpties and AC3D I thought I would let everyone get a peek... Zora's working on an example Forumla 1 car using sculpted prims. It's 30 prims so the idea is to make it a drivable car as well... If you go to our home on Areumdeuli http://slurl.com/secondlife/Areumdeuli/85/94/105 ...then head direct east from the landing point you'll see some cannons, and for now you'll see the F1 car/work in progress.

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