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Title: creating rings around planets
Post by: freejac on April 01, 2008, 02:53:44 AM
Im trying to create planets with rings for a project im working on, anyone out there have any ideas?  I have tried the disk, cant seem to find it once added no matter where I view, so I'm stumped....  Would really like an explanation of how its done if anyone knows.

Thanks  Freejac
Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: Harvey Birdman on April 01, 2008, 05:11:30 AM
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Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: freejac on April 01, 2008, 09:58:20 AM
I'm really new to this version and don't think I really grasp the settings yet.  Could you save the settings you did and post them for me so I can see them please.  I don't seem to be able to get it rite and see nothing on the camera.

Thanks
Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: Harvey Birdman on April 01, 2008, 10:44:03 AM
Sure, no problem. Look for it in a couple of hours. I need to get some coffee in me first.
Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: Ogre on April 01, 2008, 11:39:32 AM
I also just uploaded 2 OBJs over at ashundar that I have used as planetary rings

http://www.ashundar.com/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=0

They should be approved shortly
Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: Harvey Birdman on April 01, 2008, 12:22:18 PM
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Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: freejac on April 02, 2008, 12:24:37 AM
Thanks again, only had version 2 for two days, learning curve is steep compared to the earlier version. Really appreciate it....

Freejac
Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: rcallicotte on April 02, 2008, 02:25:22 PM
There are lots of tutorials, free files (cloud library is a good place to learn) and lots of willing people here.  If you can't find an answer through a search, you should find someone willing to help you.
Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: Harvey Birdman on April 02, 2008, 07:30:11 PM
Quote from: calico on April 02, 2008, 02:25:22 PM
you should find someone willing to help you....


Yeah, we're short-tempered only on occasion.    ;)    ;D
Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: rcallicotte on April 02, 2008, 10:50:22 PM
...you should find someone willing to help you like Harvey Birdman did.   ;D

Another way of saying this is - there are a lot of helpful people here.
Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: Harvey Birdman on April 02, 2008, 11:48:56 PM
Hey, don't single me out, man. I've sort of been trying to keep a low profile around here.

:D
Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: freejac on April 03, 2008, 12:48:57 AM
Well I just wanted to let you all know I appreciate all the help, and the helpful people on this forum.  I wasn't ready for the learning curve in this new version, and I'm still trying to work out all the changes.  I spent last night trying to make the ring look segmented but didnt have much luck. I have to work out the coordinate system in this version so its familiar and not so intimidating. I primarily use it to relax and unwind after work ( I build MRI equipment for a living) and sometimes the stress takes a toll.  Anyway, thanks again, will post some of my pics when I get them where I want them.

Freejac
Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: freejac on April 03, 2008, 04:01:09 AM
Heres my second attempt to make a ringed planet.... now if I can figure out how to texture all the rings it would be even better.
Title: Re: creating rings around planets
Post by: Harvey Birdman on April 05, 2008, 12:53:10 AM
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