Hello -

I'm looking for a very specific script that will apply a transparency to a material...for a specific object for two specific material zones. This would be a minor part of a commercial product, but I would likely use it over and over. I want to get this product submitted in the next two weeks, so I need a fairly speedy turnaround.

I have scripted Python, but not for Poser...

The psuedocode would run something like this, I expect:

Import poser
Specify path and image file for transmap
Are we working on the right prop item? If so, then:
--for materal one, set transparency map, transparency parameters, and specularity parameters as well as setting alt spec color to black
--for material two, set transparency parameters and specularity parameters as well as setting alt spec color to black
If not the right prop:
--Give error message and exit

I'm finding some of the methods in the manual, but I need help with synatx. If anyone would not mind doing me a solid, I would happily trade for a free copy of the upcoming product or other barter. Please contact me through sitemail, if you would--or post a reply here, your choice.

Many thanks in advance!

#import poser

scene = poser.Scene()
fig=scene.CurrentFigure()
act=scene.CurrentActor()
mat=scene.CurrentMaterial()
tree=mat.ShaderTree()

#Work on the PoserSurface Node
n = tree.NodeByInternalName("PoserSurface")

#     I am no expert but for specular use the following

#------------------------------------------------------
#Specular Color
i = n.InputByInternalName("Highlight_Color")
i.SetColor(0.0, 0.0, 0.0)
#Specular Value
i = n.InputByInternalName("Highlight_Value")
i.SetFloat(1)
#Highlight Size
i = n.InputByInternalName("Roughness")
i.SetFloat(0.3)
#------------------------------------------------------

#           And for transparency

#------------------------------------------------------
#Transparency
i = n.InputByInternalName("Transparency_Max")
i.SetFloat(0)
#Transparency Edge
i = n.InputByInternalName("Transparency_Min")
i.SetFloat(0)
#Transparency falloff
i = n.InputByInternalName("Transparency_Falloff")
i.SetFloat(0.6)
#------------------------------------------------------

OMG! You're wonderful!  I can really use this! Thank you thank you thank you. You get a free product for this. :D

You are most welcome :) -

I am just now finishing cataloguing the real names of the posersurface nodes and trying to give examples of how to use them -

I find the methods manual is good, if you have a little prior knowledge of python (and of course python WITH poser , not so much for a newbie o.O

I found a lovely 400+ tutorial book by PhilC. It's excellent--and might save you some work! Not free, but worth it. I've had my nose in it since yesterday.

Besides, PhilC's tutorial are always droll. :)

thanks for that _ I will check it out when funding permits :)