10x10 Panel Thickness 50% Transparency

I'm trying to put border panels to block out an unsightly view.

To get a 10x10 panel as close as possible to my border, have it geometrically textured and have it slightly see through.

What should by minimum thickness?

To see the texture from both sides, is there anything I should consider?

BTW the geometric texture pattern is very sparse.

thanks

Make a cube 10x10x10
Make it all transparent
Make it .01 thick (as thin as possible) in one direction
Texture the two remaining sides individually, and set the opacity until you have the screen effect you want.

I don't see how thickness will play any role in what you are trying to accomplish.

You should think about making it alpha on your neighbor's side, as well as phantom so people don't smack into it.

this is the way to go that way from the outside it looks like nothing is there

but on the inside you could use any mural so you can live in the rain forest or the big city ect while still blocking out the offending view

thickness shouldnt matter, id punch in 0 for one side (it will default to the minimum mentioned above) that way it doesnt suck down too much physical space

You only see the texture on the faces you are able to directly look at. The texture on the far side is not visible to you. Thickness does not matter, but you may as well make it 0.01 thick.

I have a 9-prim wall that on my side is a huge Oak tree, and the other side is either the tree or a 100% alpha texture. Makes a pleasant visual screen.

Most appreciated

Good time to learn about alpha channels I suppose.

the alpha texture he is refering to is simply a texture that is totally clear, no image, if you will send me an IM in SL requesting it, I will send you a clear texture. You can also make any texture 90 clear (almost invisible) using the transparency settings in the texture edit window.

isnt' there an alpha texture in everyone's library?

I would probably:

Use 20x20(x.5?) mega prim(s), make phantom, cut to .25/.75, put a 100% alpha texture on the outside (or set the faces to 0% alpha by script), put the texture you want on the inside face, adjust repeats/offset to fit (roughly 4 for one repeat horizontally).

I suspect it's the neighbour that's causing an unsightly view and he wants to make a point.... in which case alpha won't help?

True, although I may put a smaller version on the opposite side.

The arbor project has a 60 meter 3 prim pine tree that can be used for screening purposes as well.