a fractal program that will export a chosen fractal in a 3d format, as in obj, 3ds etc. I love generating strange and weird fractals but I'd like to have some of the better ones as 3D models I can import and texture in Bryce, Vue, C4D, etc.....anyone know? doesn't have to be freeware, can be shareware or for purchase....

I'm not completely sure, butI think the new XenoDream upgrade will have that function. I'ts not out yet, but should be soon. If you have XD, you may want to join the mail group to read up on what will be included in the new version.....I tend to "not process" what's being said until it's actually in front of me to play with. LOL :) Miriah

I seen Bruno Contant (fractalexpo) map fractal spirals to terrain maps with Bryce. Maybe send him an IM? Also, Matt (criminallyinsane) has mapped flames onto spheres with Bryce, I think, too. Rick

Hi Zhann, you can map fractals onto 3D objects. I mostly use TrueSpace for my 3D spheres, instead of simply wrapping the fractal onto a sphere, you can get a spherical mapping corrector(I use one in PSP from Richard Roseman), that way it maps better. If you want to use transparency you have to have a UV Map, and that's where I'm currently trying to learn. If you are using Bryce, ask the people in the Bryce forum, they'll probably be more than happy to help. Hope this helps in some small way, William!

Thanks, hmmm, mapping is okay, but I really want an actual 3d model of the fractals I generate, I'm checking into Xeno Dream, but if anyone else has an idea of other software please post.

Until the new Xenodream upgrade comes out there isn't anything that can really make .obj files out of fractals. The only thing I can think of that comes close to what you want is xFrog, and that isn't really a fractal program in the traditional sense. Matt.

You can create .obj models of fractals using Fractal Explorer although these are only "terrain" type meshes and a material file isn't generated. It would be similar to using a grayscale image of a fractal in the terrain editor of Bryce. (I'm not sure about how level of detail woulld compare though.) You can also export .dxf models from Visions of Chaos, but I have not yet had the opportunity to view the result in a 3d program. Both programs generate massive files when exporting 3d. Hope that helps :) Brodiss

best you can hope for at this point is using the fractal as a heightmap..see my gallery.. oh and like they said, the new Xenodream release is supposed to export 3d models.

Yup, looking into that....

It's almost wrapped up for release now. It will have OBJ and POV export, and includes mesh simplification so you can choose the balance between detail and polygon count. Regards, Garth

Cool...!