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Offline crowbaby

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« Reply #15 on: January 11, 2003, 05:27:29 AM »
>>A pain in the bellybutton to learn though, as it has a rather odd interface.<<

I didn't find Blender too bad. I did a quick walkthrough and then played with it for about 4 hours. I've never, ever done anything in 3D before (unless you count AH Terrain Editor:)) I think it would be pretty easy to make basic shapes, fueltrucks, building, etc. I can't comment for more advanced/precise uses. Also, i'm completely ignorant of the features Hitech has requested.

Basically, all i'm saying is: if it's good for you, then don't let the interface put you off, HT. If we can handle the TE, then we can figure Blender out.
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Offline ccvi

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« Reply #16 on: January 11, 2003, 01:50:31 PM »
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Originally posted by AKWabbit the above is under LGPL but at least you can look at it as example code.[/B]


Isn't it allowed to link any software to libraries under LGPL? Thought that's what the Lesser in LGPL stands for.
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Offline CptTrips

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« Reply #17 on: January 11, 2003, 02:54:11 PM »
If I remember correctly, and I could be wrong, but I seem to remember one of the clauses in LGPL being that you had to distrobute your own app in linkable form so that users could re-link in a more recent version of the library at a later date. Not very practical for commercial apps.

If I'm wrong please set me straight.

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« Reply #18 on: January 11, 2003, 04:00:12 PM »
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Originally posted by AKWabbit
If I remember correctly, and I could be wrong, but I seem to remember one of the clauses in LGPL being that you had to distrobute your own app in linkable form so that users could re-link in a more recent version of the library at a later date. Not very practical for commercial apps.

If I'm wrong please set me straight.

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For shared linked libraries it is enough that the program works with all interface compatible versions. I don't consider this too impractical. To import 3ds files into the editor you would have to install a library with a matching interface first. Not that difficult.
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« Reply #19 on: January 11, 2003, 04:34:39 PM »
Here is the clause I was refering to:

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If you link other code with the library, you must provide complete object files to the recipients, so that they can relink them with the library after making changes to the library and recompiling it.


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LGPL

I took that to mean that if the library was linked into my exe as a lib (as opposed to a dll) then I would have to provide all my obj files for someone to re-link the project.

Now if its a dll you might could work around that.  

But personally, being a distrustful person, if I had a file spec and sample code to look at, I'd prolly prefer rewriting it my self to avoid getting tangled up into other peoples control trip.

Your milage may vary.

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« Reply #20 on: January 16, 2003, 08:47:00 PM »
MilkShape is held to be the best route to follow, HT, given what you are looking for. It's not quite where you want it, yet, but the programmers may take bribes. :)

If anyone wants to check out the others that were suggested:

This one is Japanese and is highly thought of.

HexaGreat 3D - Free

http://plaza10.mbn.or.jp/~shusaku/roku/rokue.html

This one probably will not suit your requirements as it is commercial.

Carrara 3D - Cost $99.00 free intro

http://www.eovia.com/home.jsp

Hmmm...

Wings 3D - freeware and I like the name!

http://www.wings3d.org/
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« Reply #21 on: January 20, 2003, 09:02:51 PM »
any news HT?

greetings

ramzey
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« Reply #22 on: January 22, 2003, 06:24:59 PM »
Guys I havent heard any replies on this but I have to tell you that Wings 3D is FREE! The source code is available with the download, too. Check it out!
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Offline mason22

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« Reply #23 on: January 23, 2003, 04:09:06 PM »
Voss is on to something,

here's a small pic from the forums at wings3d.org



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« Reply #24 on: January 27, 2003, 10:41:04 AM »
HT I don't guess anything like AutoCAD would work?
(long time owner)
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« Reply #25 on: January 29, 2003, 09:29:59 PM »
It can't be too expensive for HTC to buy licensing for, so if Gmax is too expensive, everything that side of it is too.
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« Reply #26 on: January 30, 2003, 05:51:21 PM »
There is an free evaluation version of Rhino 3D which is identical to the retail version however it will only saves 25 times and then ceases to save any more here is a link to the site if your are interested: http://download.mcneel.com/rhino/3.0/eval/default.asp
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« Reply #27 on: April 03, 2003, 06:28:49 AM »
punt:D
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« Reply #28 on: April 05, 2003, 01:13:50 PM »
whats wrong with using 2D ?!?!? it was good enough for space invaders!!!
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« Reply #29 on: April 05, 2003, 03:19:57 PM »
the laser is porked!

It doesn't travel the speed of light!
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