Archive for October, 2007

3ds Max - Wire Parameters

October 25th, 2007 Comments(0)

Software : 3d studio max
Category : Modeling
Description : This is a simple tutorial covering the basics of how to set up wire parameters as well as use expression controllers.

Wire Parameters

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New Forum

October 15th, 2007 Comments(0)

So…. I have upgraded the forum software to a new type of forum (SMF or Simple Machine Forum). I am hoping we will have less spam and we gained a few new features like RSS feeds and some extra security.  please feel free to e-mail me with any comments or concerns.

Also i know it looks pretty bad right now but my main concern was getting rid of the spammers.  I’ll be working on the look of it in the coming weeks.

Lastly the forum URL has changed so click the left on the side bar to take you to the new address. Or click right here

Thanks,

Dave

TopMod 2.223 - Modeling with Python

October 02nd, 2007 Comments(0)

TopMod Seems to be a pretty cool program. below is the text from there site as well as link to check it out.
Yet another new version of TopMod available on the Google Code Repository. Here is a brief summary of the new features/changes:

  • Python version available (requires Python 2.5)
  • The program should remember where your script editor window was last placed each time you close TopMod
  • Fixed some translation issues
  • Added a “twist” factor to doo sabin extrusion
  • Added more decimal precision to all tool options that might require more accuracy (floating point values)
  • Consolidated some file menu options into an “export” submenu
  • Other minor changes I can’t seem to remember off the top of my head

LINK

Meshing Assignments

October 01st, 2007 Comments(0)

Meshing Assignment 01

DUE DATE: OCTOBER 08, 2007 - Please post your files to the Design ReForm Web site. Post them in the “Meshing Fall 2007″ section of the forum.

ASSIGNMENT: Create a parametric model of a small scale architectural Element (i.e. Furniture, Curtain wall Connection)

REQUIREMENTS: Please do not focus on the precision of the model but rather focus your attention to adding parameters to the design elements of the object that you chose to model. Simple examples can include the bend in an ant chair as well as the radius on the legs, the height or the chair. These are simple yet i feel these parameters will work well to understand the benefits and complexities of parametric modeling.

PRESENTATION: Each student is to post their model (max of maya) on the DesignReForm web site in the “Meshing Fall 2007″ section of the forum

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