Rochr opened this issue on Mar 15, 2007 ยท 137 posts
Rosemaryr posted Thu, 15 March 2007 at 9:52 PM
In addition to the given Read-Me instructions: First thing on opening: Zoom Out! (Right-click and drag downwards) For some reason, the default opening camera is in extreme zoom-in position. 2. Import any desired object for the ivy to grow onto. Must be .obj format. 3. Double-click to place base of ivy. 4. Adjust sliders if desired. 5. Click on the 'grow' button. You will see blue indicators showing where the ivy will grow to. 6. When it looks right, hit the 'birth' button. This actually creates the obj model of the ivy. 7. Export ivy. In Bryce: You will need to ungroup the three part model (one branch group, and two leaf groups) in order to set the transparency settings on the leaf material. Once I figured out the steps, it was quick, clean and easy. Imports without any problem. And, IMHO, makes a more realistic branch sturcture than anything I've seen. The branch alone (deleting the leaves groups) makes for a lovely root bundle, if you like. All in all, an excellent little program!