ice-boy opened this issue on Apr 25, 2011 · 111 posts
lkendall posted Sun, 01 May 2011 at 7:22 PM
I would like to see a container node added to Poser, with a variable number of programmable input plugs, and even a variable number of programmable output plugs. (In Poser all of the nodes except the various Root Nodes have only one output plug. The Root nodes have no output plugs). Inside the (opened) container node, one could make as complex a node set-up as needed. Outside the (closed) container node it could look like the Root Node, with lines where values, or colors could be changed, and plugs for attaching spagetti connections. I would like the various channels/lines to be namable by the "programmer" for clarity. If one is going to go to the trouble of making something like this, go ahead and give it tabs or pages. (If I am allowed to really dream provide for internal connections between the tabs/pages).
I would like to see a node that can be programmed with the Python Script language built into Poser (and some lines/channels on the Root Nodes that can be programmed by the users using Python). I do not know enough about the possibilities to be able to dream of what some of the people in these forums could do with Python programmable nodes.
I would like to see most of the capabilities, functions, procedures, and variables exposed to Python, or available in a (reasonablly priced or free) SDK. I would like for Poser Python to be able to link to compiled libraries, and call external executable files.
I would like to see a nodes library. In the Advanced Material Room, right click in the nodes window, and have a library choice there under the New Nodes menu. I would like to save nodes there that I have set up. Even simple things would be a boon to me like a math node that makes an image negative. I just can't remember a lot of those things, and have to look them up time and time again. Why not name and save the node, and just add it already set up.
With additions like this, Poser could move from low-end to high-end very quickly, as people who can do the math make nodes that the rest of us can use. Well, as all can see, I have a very active fantasy life. :)
lmk
Probably edited for spelling, grammer, punctuation, or typos.