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by rasskass
14 Aug 2010, 14:14
Forum: Materials & Shaders
Topic: Geometry Shader for the hidden Options in mr 3.8
Replies: 59
Views: 22092

Re: Geometry Shader for the hidden Options in mr 3.8

I have downloaded the sceen but my qustion is how to use the new settings? How do you start a render with the ctrlGhost geoshader? I can assign it and turn on the features but how does it affect my render. When i start the render as I usually does by hitting the preview or using the region tool noth...
by rasskass
14 Aug 2010, 02:06
Forum: Materials & Shaders
Topic: Geometry Shader for the hidden Options in mr 3.8
Replies: 59
Views: 22092

Re: Geometry Shader for the hidden Options in mr 3.8

I just cant seem to figure it out. I installed the spdl and have made a geometry shader, connected the ctrlGhost node to it in the render tree, turned progressive rendering on in the ppg - but when i then wants to render, either using the region tool or just by pressing the preview button, nothing h...
by rasskass
17 May 2010, 08:39
Forum: Materials
Topic: Automatic ObjectID Shader
Replies: 19
Views: 20043

Re: Automatic ObjectID Shader

Same problems here - Modo has a great ObjectID output. Sure are missing it a lot
by rasskass
09 May 2010, 19:53
Forum: ICE
Topic: ICE strands to curves
Replies: 11
Views: 5206

ICE strands to curves

Hi,
Is it possible to convert or freeze ICE strands to softimage curves?
by rasskass
04 May 2010, 19:55
Forum: ICE
Topic: Can ICE be used like processing
Replies: 1
Views: 765

Can ICE be used like processing

Hi, As a previous post I made, I asked if ICE is interesting for architects working parametrically. Since I have been learning ICE and found many interesting aspects so far. But im still missing some answers before I invest all my time into ICE. I have attached two links which is from Nils Neifert w...
by rasskass
04 May 2010, 14:54
Forum: Plugins
Topic: PolyMesh Duplicator v1.2.1
Replies: 65
Views: 46110

Re: PolyMesh Duplicator v1.2.1

Hi, Great addon! Im still a beginner in Softimage and especially ICE but have a question for the addon. In houdini I used the copy sop alot to create facade studies (i'm an architect) with variations within the components. I have tow questions that the addon might are able to help me with: 1. How do...
by rasskass
19 Apr 2010, 11:13
Forum: Scripts
Topic: Automatic MaterialID Framebuffer setup
Replies: 4
Views: 7712

Re: Automatic MaterialID Framebuffer setup

Hi,

Could you explain how to use it? Im completly new to softimage and am slowly learning. But need this function desperatly!!!


Thanks
by rasskass
13 Apr 2010, 09:08
Forum: Materials
Topic: Automatic ObjectID Shader
Replies: 19
Views: 20043

Re: Automatic ObjectID Shader

Excellent - now it's installed.

Could you also post how to use it? Is it suppose to be connected to each object in the scene?


Thanks for your excellent support Hirazi!!
by rasskass
09 Apr 2010, 11:10
Forum: Materials
Topic: Automatic ObjectID Shader
Replies: 19
Views: 20043

Re: Automatic ObjectID Shader

Hi,

Im completly new to Softimage. I have been using Modo for some years before my switch. Can sombody please explain to me how I install this feature and then use it? Need to seperate all my materials in photoshop and would use the ObjectID to do that.

Hope to get some help!! Thx :)
by rasskass
08 Apr 2010, 14:27
Forum: ICE
Topic: ICE for architects
Replies: 9
Views: 2413

Re: ICE for architects

Thanks for all the great replies - Something that also appeals me about Softimage - seems like a great community! Redmotion - I'm not sure if I understand you correctly. I have just linked a small video that shows what I mean. The principle is to create a surface that I can use ICE to populate compo...
by rasskass
02 Apr 2010, 14:50
Forum: ICE
Topic: ICE for architects
Replies: 9
Views: 2413

Re: ICE for architects

aha - interesting. You write "yet" - does that mean that Softimage or should i say Autodesk plan on expanding ICE in that direction? Maybe Softimage is suppose to become autodesk's procedural software that can compete with Houdini? Personally I think it would be awsome if Softimage would d...
by rasskass
02 Apr 2010, 10:19
Forum: ICE
Topic: ICE for architects
Replies: 9
Views: 2413

ICE for architects

Hi All, Im an architect working in the field of parametric design. I have been using Grasshopper for Rhino, Gennerative components and Houdini so far. Now I got my eyes on Softimage and especially ICE. Looks like a massive potential and also a bit more easy than Houdini. Now I just want to ask you g...