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Bodhisatva Paperclip

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10-23-2007 15:02

I'm getting really close to tearing down my house so I can do something else on my lot. What are the tools or techniques I need to get it in a box so in the future, if I need it again, I can rez it all together instead of messing around lining up the parts that are too far apart to link?

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Mjolnir Uriza

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10-23-2007 15:23

set it up on a land that is not your like maybew a public sandbox for a freind property and make sure your logged out them the return timer expires you will have an object in your inventory that looks like lots of boxes this will be your house if you rez it everything will be where you left it

Nika Talaj

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10-23-2007 15:29

Two ways.

1. Coalescence. If you feel like gambling (a while ago some folks reported having problems with this, but it's worked fine for me the few times I've tried it) or you don't want to spend any money, you can just use the coalesce feature. Just select all the parts of the house and Take them simultaneously. They will end up in a single coalesced object in your Objects file (the icon looks like a bunch of boxes stacked up). When you rez it again, all the pieces will appear in the same relationship to each other that they had when you took them. It is a good idea to have an "Edit" window up when you rez it; that way they will all be selected and you can move the entire house as a whole.

2. The more uptown solution is to use Rez-Faux. Always works fine - people use it to box houses for sale. There are other similar products too, I believe.

DanielFox Abernathy

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10-23-2007 19:14

I've used Rez-Faux, its cheap and it works great. You can even wear your house as a hat, which is amusing for about five minutes

Mr Bacon

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or...you could

10-23-2007 19:29

get the builders buddy script for free and use it

its here on the forums

Bodhisatva Paperclip

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10-24-2007 05:13

Thanks for all of your suggestions. I'll probably mess around with more than one of them.

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Ike Fairweather

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10-24-2007 07:47

The best script I've found was "Jack In the Box". Very easy to use.

Zee Pixel

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10-24-2007 22:15

Just remember if your build is too big, and you're going to try the coalescence method, to disable "Limit Select Distance" and "Disable Camera Constraints" in the debug menus so that you can get everything in one select pass (this also is considering that you don't have debris situated next to the item).

Gusher Castaignede

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Join date: 8 Oct 2007

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10-25-2007 12:25

From: DanielFox Abernathy

I've used Rez-Faux, its cheap and it works great. You can even wear your house as a hat, which is amusing for about five minutes

Hey, can you explain how easy it is to use "Rez-Faux"? I hear around its one of the best Rezzers.

DanielFox Abernathy

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Join date: 20 Oct 2006

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10-25-2007 14:27

You put the main box down, and then you drag the helper script into all the parts of your house (Link it up as much as possible, so you're dealing with the fewest parts.) It gives you confirmation when you do this. When you've done every part, then you take all the parts, put them in the box, and you're done. You can then take the box out, and it gives you menu. You can rez your house, de-rez your house, or package it up for sale.

It couldn't be much easier...

Gusher Castaignede

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Join date: 8 Oct 2007

Posts: 342

10-25-2007 15:03

From: DanielFox Abernathy

You put the main box down,

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You mean the box called "Rez-Faux 2.0 - Create a new Package"?

and then you drag the helper script into all the parts of your house (Link it up as much as possible, so you're dealing with the fewest parts.) It gives you confirmation when you do this.

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The helper script you refer to is "Rez-Faux Positioner 2.0" ? For example, I have a group of linked parts and I drag the script onto any part of that group or does it have to be the root(yellow part) of that said group?

When you've done every part, then you take all the parts, put them in the box, and you're done.

--------------------
You mean you take a copy of all your objects back into inventory and then drag them into the contents folder of the same box we created in step one?

You can then take the box out, and it gives you menu. You can rez your house, de-rez your house, or package it up for sale.

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I have a last question, for items you want to sell, before using Rex-Faux do you need to set the item for sale in the standard editor or it doesn't matter?

It couldn't be much easier...

--------THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY!

Void Singer

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10-26-2007 09:59

From: Gusher Castaignede

You put the main box down,

---------------------
You mean the box called "Rez-Faux 2.0 - Create a new Package"?

yes

From: someone

and then you drag the helper script into all the parts of your house (Link it up as much as possible, so you're dealing with the fewest parts.) It gives you confirmation when you do this.

--------------------
The helper script you refer to is "Rez-Faux Positioner 2.0" ? For example, I have a group of linked parts and I drag the script onto any part of that group or does it have to be the root(yellow part) of that said group?

the root, but it goes there by default unless you have the edit window open AND edit linked parts checked

From: someone

When you've done every part, then you take all the parts, put them in the box, and you're done.

--------------------
You mean you take a copy of all your objects back into inventory and then drag them into the contents folder of the same box we created in step one?

yes

From: someone

You can then take the box out, and it gives you menu. You can rez your house, de-rez your house, or package it up for sale.

---------------------------
I have a last question, for items you want to sell, before using Rex-Faux do you need to set the item for sale in the standard editor or it doesn't matter?

nope, in fact you shouldn't unless you want people to be mad because someone walked by while they were placing their house and bought it out from under them (although it is a good way to make it transferable)

Unimportant Historical Note: Rez-Foo(by CrystalShard Foo) was the predecessor of Rez-Faux(by Lexx Neva?)... rez-faux's only noticeable update (IIRC) was an increase of range from 96 to 100m range...and a drastic Price drop. not sure if Rez-Foo handled sim straddling or not... I'm currently working on a version that handles whole sims... perhaps even multiple sims, as a nice "backup" tool for estate owners

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Gusher Castaignede

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10-26-2007 10:22

From: Void Singer

yes
the root, but it goes there by default unless you have the edit window open AND edit linked parts checked
yes
nope, in fact you shouldn't unless you want people to be mad because someone walked by while they were placing their house and bought it out from under them (although it is a good way to make it transferable)

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You mean that "For Sale" option should not be selected in the standard editor?

Unimportant Historical Note: Rez-Foo(by CrystalShard Foo) was the predecessor of Rez-Faux(by Lexx Neva?)... rez-faux's only noticeable update (IIRC) was an increase of range from 96 to 100m range...and a drastic Price drop. not sure if Rez-Foo handled sim straddling or not... I'm currently working on a version that handles whole sims... perhaps even multiple sims, as a nice "backup" tool for estate owners

Thanks for your reply, I just managed to create my first Rez-Faux packagae!

Turbid Swot

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Join date: 29 Jan 2007

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a rez-faux sidenote

10-29-2007 14:48

I've noticed with large builds and limited space (where the walls of the build literally go to the property line), that parts of the build can get hung in a bad spot if the neighbors have object entry turned off. The script seems to need a larger area for all the parts to swing into place which, if the parts are trying to swing into an object-restricted area, will fail.

But it's still a very nice system; I use it for all of my structures.

Lynne Lusch

FANTASTIC FURNITURE OWNER

Join date: 15 Mar 2007

Posts: 23

Jack In The Box Rezzer Problems !

12-31-2007 06:55

after transferring a property to another avatar the door scripts on homes becomes no modify so that i cannot reset them. The sliding doors open the wrong way . they are full perm for me before i transfer. Any ideas ?

Gusher Castaignede

SL Builder

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12-31-2007 08:18

From: Turbid Swot

I've noticed with large builds and limited space (where the walls of the build literally go to the property line), that parts of the build can get hung in a bad spot if the neighbors have object entry turned off. The script seems to need a larger area for all the parts to swing into place which, if the parts are trying to swing into an object-restricted area, will fail.

But it's still a very nice system; I use it for all of my structures.

Thats happened to me, its sucks really........you rwally need other parcels around you to be open for object placement. At least you can try talking to the owners of the other parcels to temp allow their parcels open for object placement till you setup the house......

Gusher Castaignede

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12-31-2007 08:19

From: Lynne Lusch

after transferring a property to another avatar the door scripts on homes becomes no modify so that i cannot reset them. The sliding doors open the wrong way . they are full perm for me before i transfer. Any ideas ?

Before transfering, did you set the scripts properies to copy and modlify?

Bree Giffen

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Join date: 22 Jun 2006

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12-31-2007 09:13

I've just been selecting everything and taking it into inventory as a combined item. It works pretty good for personal use and I haven't run into a problem yet. I'd use a rezzing device if you plan on selling things though.

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Void Singer

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12-31-2007 12:49

From: Gusher Castaignede

Before transfering, did you set the scripts properies to copy and modlify?

I wouldn't suggest making them modify... but if they check llGetOwner in the state entry (so only the owner can use them) a simple reset should fixe that... you can even add it to the scripts for the door

CODE


//-- insert in the default state
changed( integer vBitChanges ){
  if (CHANGED_OWNER & vBitChanges){
    llResetScript();
  }
}

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Lynne Lusch

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03-18-2008 12:11

do the scripts need to be mod/copy before i transfer or just mod. trans?

How Do I Box Up My House?
Bodhisatva Paperclip Tip: Savor pie, bald chap Join date: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 970	10-23-2007 15:02 I'm getting really close to tearing down my house so I can do something else on my lot. What are the tools or techniques I need to get it in a box so in the future, if I need it again, I can rez it all together instead of messing around lining up the parts that are too far apart to link? _____________________ I've trademarked the apostrophe. You're in trouble but you are not.
Mjolnir Uriza Hammer of the Gods Join date: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 504	10-23-2007 15:23 set it up on a land that is not your like maybew a public sandbox for a freind property and make sure your logged out them the return timer expires you will have an object in your inventory that looks like lots of boxes this will be your house if you rez it everything will be where you left it
Nika Talaj now you see her ... Join date: 2 Jan 2007 Posts: 5,449	10-23-2007 15:29 Two ways. 1. Coalescence. If you feel like gambling (a while ago some folks reported having problems with this, but it's worked fine for me the few times I've tried it) or you don't want to spend any money, you can just use the coalesce feature. Just select all the parts of the house and Take them simultaneously. They will end up in a single coalesced object in your Objects file (the icon looks like a bunch of boxes stacked up). When you rez it again, all the pieces will appear in the same relationship to each other that they had when you took them. It is a good idea to have an "Edit" window up when you rez it; that way they will all be selected and you can move the entire house as a whole. 2. The more uptown solution is to use Rez-Faux. Always works fine - people use it to box houses for sale. There are other similar products too, I believe.
DanielFox Abernathy Registered User Join date: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 212	10-23-2007 19:14 I've used Rez-Faux, its cheap and it works great. You can even wear your house as a hat, which is amusing for about five minutes
Mr Bacon Registered User Join date: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 44	or...you could 10-23-2007 19:29 get the builders buddy script for free and use it its here on the forums
Bodhisatva Paperclip Tip: Savor pie, bald chap Join date: 12 Jan 2007 Posts: 970	10-24-2007 05:13 Thanks for all of your suggestions. I'll probably mess around with more than one of them. _____________________ I've trademarked the apostrophe. You're in trouble but you are not.
Ike Fairweather Off Tha Chain Join date: 1 Feb 2007 Posts: 387	10-24-2007 07:47 The best script I've found was "Jack In the Box". Very easy to use.
Zee Pixel Registered User Join date: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 99	10-24-2007 22:15 Just remember if your build is too big, and you're going to try the coalescence method, to disable "Limit Select Distance" and "Disable Camera Constraints" in the debug menus so that you can get everything in one select pass (this also is considering that you don't have debris situated next to the item).
Gusher Castaignede SL Builder Join date: 8 Oct 2007 Posts: 342	10-25-2007 12:25 From: DanielFox Abernathy I've used Rez-Faux, its cheap and it works great. You can even wear your house as a hat, which is amusing for about five minutes Hey, can you explain how easy it is to use "Rez-Faux"? I hear around its one of the best Rezzers.
DanielFox Abernathy Registered User Join date: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 212	10-25-2007 14:27 You put the main box down, and then you drag the helper script into all the parts of your house (Link it up as much as possible, so you're dealing with the fewest parts.) It gives you confirmation when you do this. When you've done every part, then you take all the parts, put them in the box, and you're done. You can then take the box out, and it gives you menu. You can rez your house, de-rez your house, or package it up for sale. It couldn't be much easier...
Gusher Castaignede SL Builder Join date: 8 Oct 2007 Posts: 342	10-25-2007 15:03 From: DanielFox Abernathy You put the main box down, --------------------- You mean the box called "Rez-Faux 2.0 - Create a new Package"? and then you drag the helper script into all the parts of your house (Link it up as much as possible, so you're dealing with the fewest parts.) It gives you confirmation when you do this. -------------------- The helper script you refer to is "Rez-Faux Positioner 2.0" ? For example, I have a group of linked parts and I drag the script onto any part of that group or does it have to be the root(yellow part) of that said group? When you've done every part, then you take all the parts, put them in the box, and you're done. -------------------- You mean you take a copy of all your objects back into inventory and then drag them into the contents folder of the same box we created in step one? You can then take the box out, and it gives you menu. You can rez your house, de-rez your house, or package it up for sale. --------------------------- I have a last question, for items you want to sell, before using Rex-Faux do you need to set the item for sale in the standard editor or it doesn't matter? It couldn't be much easier... --------THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY!
Void Singer Int vSelf = Sing(void); Join date: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 6,973	10-26-2007 09:59 From: Gusher Castaignede You put the main box down, --------------------- You mean the box called "Rez-Faux 2.0 - Create a new Package"? yes From: someone and then you drag the helper script into all the parts of your house (Link it up as much as possible, so you're dealing with the fewest parts.) It gives you confirmation when you do this. -------------------- The helper script you refer to is "Rez-Faux Positioner 2.0" ? For example, I have a group of linked parts and I drag the script onto any part of that group or does it have to be the root(yellow part) of that said group? the root, but it goes there by default unless you have the edit window open AND edit linked parts checked From: someone When you've done every part, then you take all the parts, put them in the box, and you're done. -------------------- You mean you take a copy of all your objects back into inventory and then drag them into the contents folder of the same box we created in step one? yes From: someone You can then take the box out, and it gives you menu. You can rez your house, de-rez your house, or package it up for sale. --------------------------- I have a last question, for items you want to sell, before using Rex-Faux do you need to set the item for sale in the standard editor or it doesn't matter? nope, in fact you shouldn't unless you want people to be mad because someone walked by while they were placing their house and bought it out from under them (although it is a good way to make it transferable) Unimportant Historical Note: Rez-Foo(by CrystalShard Foo) was the predecessor of Rez-Faux(by Lexx Neva?)... rez-faux's only noticeable update (IIRC) was an increase of range from 96 to 100m range...and a drastic Price drop. not sure if Rez-Foo handled sim straddling or not... I'm currently working on a version that handles whole sims... perhaps even multiple sims, as a nice "backup" tool for estate owners _____________________ \| \| . "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... \| -
Gusher Castaignede SL Builder Join date: 8 Oct 2007 Posts: 342	10-26-2007 10:22 From: Void Singer yes the root, but it goes there by default unless you have the edit window open AND edit linked parts checked yes nope, in fact you shouldn't unless you want people to be mad because someone walked by while they were placing their house and bought it out from under them (although it is a good way to make it transferable) ----------------- You mean that "For Sale" option should not be selected in the standard editor? Unimportant Historical Note: Rez-Foo(by CrystalShard Foo) was the predecessor of Rez-Faux(by Lexx Neva?)... rez-faux's only noticeable update (IIRC) was an increase of range from 96 to 100m range...and a drastic Price drop. not sure if Rez-Foo handled sim straddling or not... I'm currently working on a version that handles whole sims... perhaps even multiple sims, as a nice "backup" tool for estate owners Thanks for your reply, I just managed to create my first Rez-Faux packagae!
Turbid Swot Registered User Join date: 29 Jan 2007 Posts: 10	a rez-faux sidenote 10-29-2007 14:48 I've noticed with large builds and limited space (where the walls of the build literally go to the property line), that parts of the build can get hung in a bad spot if the neighbors have object entry turned off. The script seems to need a larger area for all the parts to swing into place which, if the parts are trying to swing into an object-restricted area, will fail. But it's still a very nice system; I use it for all of my structures.
Lynne Lusch FANTASTIC FURNITURE OWNER Join date: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 23	Jack In The Box Rezzer Problems ! 12-31-2007 06:55 after transferring a property to another avatar the door scripts on homes becomes no modify so that i cannot reset them. The sliding doors open the wrong way . they are full perm for me before i transfer. Any ideas ?
Gusher Castaignede SL Builder Join date: 8 Oct 2007 Posts: 342	12-31-2007 08:18 From: Turbid Swot I've noticed with large builds and limited space (where the walls of the build literally go to the property line), that parts of the build can get hung in a bad spot if the neighbors have object entry turned off. The script seems to need a larger area for all the parts to swing into place which, if the parts are trying to swing into an object-restricted area, will fail. But it's still a very nice system; I use it for all of my structures. Thats happened to me, its sucks really........you rwally need other parcels around you to be open for object placement. At least you can try talking to the owners of the other parcels to temp allow their parcels open for object placement till you setup the house......
Gusher Castaignede SL Builder Join date: 8 Oct 2007 Posts: 342	12-31-2007 08:19 From: Lynne Lusch after transferring a property to another avatar the door scripts on homes becomes no modify so that i cannot reset them. The sliding doors open the wrong way . they are full perm for me before i transfer. Any ideas ? Before transfering, did you set the scripts properies to copy and modlify?
Bree Giffen ♥♣♦♠ Furrtune Hunter ♠♦♣♥ Join date: 22 Jun 2006 Posts: 2,715	12-31-2007 09:13 I've just been selecting everything and taking it into inventory as a combined item. It works pretty good for personal use and I haven't run into a problem yet. I'd use a rezzing device if you plan on selling things though. _____________________ http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jirasan/244/8/402 <-click
Void Singer Int vSelf = Sing(void); Join date: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 6,973	12-31-2007 12:49 From: Gusher Castaignede Before transfering, did you set the scripts properies to copy and modlify? I wouldn't suggest making them modify... but if they check llGetOwner in the state entry (so only the owner can use them) a simple reset should fixe that... you can even add it to the scripts for the door CODE //-- insert in the default state changed( integer vBitChanges ){ if (CHANGED_OWNER & vBitChanges){ llResetScript(); } } _____________________ \| \| . "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... \| -
Lynne Lusch FANTASTIC FURNITURE OWNER Join date: 15 Mar 2007 Posts: 23	03-18-2008 12:11 do the scripts need to be mod/copy before i transfer or just mod. trans?

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