gamophyte on 14/8/2014 at 23:58
I've been having fun blasting out objects via sketchup---->.3ds---->3ds2bin
Right now I am trying to get into more complex functioning objects within DromEd. Here's the lamp I built:
Inline Image:
http://i.imgur.com/1LAsx7E.pngMy question is, what do you suggest I do it make it a arc lamp with sound and electrical sparks inside? What tutorials should cover it?
Inside the glass you can see a gaped rod where the arc should look like it's "jumping" across.At the moment all I know is to replace the lantern object model with my model. I offset the light for height. Still seems weird looking. Even after I figure out to have the animated arc inside there's not much light inside even though the translucent(40%) glass texture is self lit inside 3ds2bin at 100%.
darthsLair on 15/8/2014 at 00:12
To allow an object such as a light object to be visible on the inside of your lamp: Place this on your lamp object.
Render>AlphaTransparency>1.00
ZylonBane on 15/8/2014 at 00:30
Quote Posted by darthsLair
Render>AlphaTransparency>1.00
Renderer/Transparency (alpha): 1.00
ZylonBane on 15/8/2014 at 02:20
The same way you would get it to animate anywhere else.
gamophyte on 15/8/2014 at 04:02
Quote Posted by ZylonBane
The same way you would get it to animate anywhere else.
I don't know how to animate a bitmap in dromed. I'm still searching how.
I read the readme on how to make the fire rise for this Burning Brazier (
http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141587&highlight=animated+bitmaps) http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141587&highlight=animated+bitmaps to see if I could see how I can get my bitmap to stand still and cycle through my arc zots. I lmao watching my arc bolt fly off into space. :laff:
Daraan on 15/8/2014 at 10:27
Sliptip (I think he did it) made lanterns with animated stuff inside. Which were also breakable. I just can't find the thread at the moment. Maybe someone else can help you with that information.
That brazier is overkill^^
Normally thief automatically animates textures which are named a specific way. Well I now, that you just have to end them with rising numbers like name_00, name_01,.... but was that all that is needed?
A corresponding .mtl file with might also help.
force_ani_settings 1
ani_rate 60
EDIT: Just found this via Google: (
http://www.ttlg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100283)
Ignore all the about palettes not necessary anymore. Maximum frames go increased as well.
Yandros on 15/8/2014 at 15:31
Schwaa made the breakable streetlamp demo with the arcing electricity inside. I'll try to find a link later if no one beats me to it.
R Soul on 15/8/2014 at 15:43
A word of caution with particles: There may be rendering problems when they are behind transparent materials. You can get a way with it with plain glass, but not if the glass has a solid pattern.
Quote Posted by Daraan
That brazier is overkill^^
Nothing's too good for the Editors' Guild :D
darthsLair on 15/8/2014 at 16:12
Quote Posted by R Soul
Nothing's too good for the Editors' Guild :D
Your Brazier Rocks! It is the best yet! Thanks again for the model R Soul! :thumb:
I have used your fire/smoke tut also, and it Rocks too!
