Sean Meighan

Software => Nutcracker Models => Topic started by: caniac on September 22, 2017, 09:18:11 AM

Title: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: caniac on September 22, 2017, 09:18:11 AM

Have a custom model of a singing Christmas tree (8 AC channels).  The model I am using has 9 channels with the difference being that the model I am using uses a left and right eye but I use an open eye.  How do I modify the custom model to reflect 8 channels?  I have spaced out one of the eyes and changed the other to say Open Eye.  Shouldn't these show up on the strand side and not node given I am using AC?

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: Gilrock on September 22, 2017, 09:23:28 AM

I'm not following.  I can't visualize what you are saying nor can I figure out why you have a 9 channel model for 8 channels.

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: MrChristmas2000 on September 22, 2017, 09:56:48 AM

Screen shots of your model configurations would help get an answer.

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: caniac on September 22, 2017, 10:03:41 AM

is there a preferred method to post pics, cut and paste doesn't appear to be an option.

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: caniac on September 22, 2017, 10:49:19 AM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4495/37247261851_78fece5dd2_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YKpXgR)ST3 (https://flic.kr/p/YKpXgR) by Caniac (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154338666@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4463/36577405113_3c7b183f4d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XJdLcK)ST2 (https://flic.kr/p/XJdLcK) by Caniac (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154338666@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4415/37247261951_ca70ebddce.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YKpXiz)ST1 (https://flic.kr/p/YKpXiz) by Caniac (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154338666@N08/), on Flickr

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: Gilrock on September 22, 2017, 11:44:35 AM

So you need to edit the custom model data and change all the numbers to match what you built.

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: caniac on September 22, 2017, 11:54:36 AM

how and where?  Click on the model under layout and gone to strands/nodes to try and change it there but it doesn't allow editing.

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: keithsw1111 on September 22, 2017, 01:57:23 PM

Model data?

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: Gilrock on September 22, 2017, 02:03:52 PM

See attachment

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: caniac on September 22, 2017, 02:20:21 PM

Been there done that, all is properly numbered 1 - 8 showing the singing tree.

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: Ebuechner on September 22, 2017, 02:53:59 PM

Import This.

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: Ebuechner on September 22, 2017, 03:12:07 PM

You have a 9 hidden someplace in the model data.
You could open that singing face in a sequence and put in on effect on node 9 and watch for it to light up on your model preview screen.

Title: Re: How to change strands/nodes in a custom model
Post by: caniac on September 22, 2017, 03:18:20 PM

Quote from: Ebuechner on September 22, 2017, 03:12:07 PM

You have a 9 hidden someplace in the model data.
You could open that singing face in a sequence and put in on effect on node 9 and watch for it to light up on your model preview screen.

would explain the random pixel twinkle on playback when it should be a strand.