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Title: Window Frame: Why can't the bottom contain zero nodes?
Post by: stampedeboss on March 10, 2016, 07:53:08 PM

I am trying to build a series of models of windows with nothing along the bottom, think garage door or a window which the bottom is below bushes.

Title: Re: Window Frame: Why can't the bottom contain zero nodes?
Post by: RandyS on March 10, 2016, 10:25:08 PM

Good question, I had to build a Custom Model for my Front Door that has no lights along the bottom.

Title: Re: Window Frame: Why can't the bottom contain zero nodes?
Post by: CaptainMurdoch on March 10, 2016, 10:52:24 PM

For a single door, just use a window frame and "waste" the last channels for the non-existent pixels along the bottom. Losing 30 or so channels for the bottom of a door isn't a big deal but losing 30 on 5-10 frames could add up although even that is less than 1 universe.

It would be nice to have a 3-sided frame but this can be accomplished without one.

Title: Re: Window Frame: Why can't the bottom contain zero nodes?
Post by: mararunr on March 17, 2016, 01:07:33 PM

You can also make 3 single strand models and then group them.  With the new effect rendering options that allow you to do different things at a model group level, it really opens up lots of new options.

Title: Re: Window Frame: Why can't the bottom contain zero nodes?
Post by: dkulp on March 17, 2016, 04:57:07 PM

If you're on a Mac, grab the "NewLayout" build....  0 is allowed on the bottom.  :)