Sean Meighan
Software => Bugs in xLights/Nutcracker => Topic started by: Val Bennett on November 01, 2019, 01:46:13 PM
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We have a 32 string x 100 rgb pixels per string megatree model in our display. In the simulation, some effects appear to create a horizontal seam in the middle of the tree (spirals for instance - see attached pptx file). The tree is 360 degrees around. Other effects don't appear to create the seam (plasma, butterfly for example). The 12- ribbon CCR tree does not do this with the same effect programmed. Does anyone know what we are doing wrong, or is it an issue with the program?
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All effects are rendered as if the model was a flat surface so when you wrap that flat surface into a circle there will be a seam. The seam should be centered in the back of the tree.
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Gilrock - that makes sense, but shouldn't the seam be a vertical one in the back?
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Yeah I didn't notice you had an attachment. That is not the type of seam I was thinking of. I'd do a Tools -> Package Sequence and post a zip file with that so we can figure it out.
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Gilrock, here is the sequence package as you suggested.
Thanks for your help, let me know if I need to post any other info.
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Ok that's happening because you have a perfect 90 degree rotation parameter so the white and red pixels hit the exact same spots and blend. If you drop a new Tree model you will notice we default that parameter to 3 to give the front strands a slight offset from the rear strands. So make the Rotation 93 and it will look normal.
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Thanks Gil, I believe that did the trick!