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    Object painter is slick, but it needs some work as the property lists are incomplete in some cases (e.g., cabs w/custom drawer/door fronts) jon
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    You need to close the plan before zipping. "Zero data" error. jon
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    From the list on the left of the image you posted; Reset Options>Reset Side Windows jon
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    Working one of the new X7 features into the workflow--transparent backgrounds in exported images. I used both ray trace and a standard camera view of the same shot. My goal was an almost primitive atop a textured/distressed sky. jon
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    Short answer, yes. The graphics card determines the quality, and speed rendered, of all camera views and most output but ray trace. The GPU manufacturer usually publishes how many lights a card is capable of rendering in Open GL. Most mid-range cards will render eight lights. jon
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    No, set to 240" or greater will eliminate z-fighting in camera views. jon
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    3D>Edit Active Camera>Scene Clipping>Clip Surfaces Within: Set this higher than the default. I do mine from 240 to 600. jon
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    This tool is turning into a real time saver! Good addition CA. jon
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    Define Material>Properties>Material Class>Polished jon
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    Play around with the "Polished" settings to achieve what you're after. jon
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    MS Resource Monitor>Network>TCP Connections. This shows all active connections in real time. jon
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    Why is CAX7 keeping four TCP connections open during a session? (X6 had one, and I chalked that up to lazy developers not killing the process after license check--but four?) Does the Deathstar really need durable access while I'm using the software? To what end? jon
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    X7 is not yet a released product. jon
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    Rod, have you tried BunkSpeed? (http://www.bunkspeed.com/) It's a hybrid GPU/CPU real-time render engine. Anyway, very nice stuff from Octane. This is me working on more line art technique... I've ditched the Alien Skin Software in this shot and used CAX6-generated overlayed line art atop RT. Then a Levels adjustment layer above the RT layer with White levels reduced about 20% jon
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    I guess my concern is what libs do I need to export from X6 because they're missing in X7. Aw heck, I'll just bite the bullet and install the new stuff. jon
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    Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not out to get you. jon
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    Have any of our "early adopters" discovered library changes? New or deleted symbols and/or materials? jon
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    Very groovy! The hidden powers of CA--operated by creative users unbound by convention--never ceases to amaze. jon
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    Thanks Alan! jon
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    jcaffee replied to Dennis_Gavin's topic in General Q & A

    Look for the jpeg textures, they're there. jon
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    Pavers

    jcaffee replied to Dennis_Gavin's topic in General Q & A

    Some good (Although BIG) textures here... http://belgarddesignpro.com/index.htm jon
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    Under $4K delivered... jon DS_config_1134628.pdf
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    Johnny, that image uses the base ray trace with a line art layer and a composition of both, processed for vignette and bokeh in AlienSkin Exposure 7. Layer 1 (RT) blend is normal Layer 2 (Line) blend is Multiply w/42% Fill Layer 3 (Comp) blend is Overlay w/100% Opacity and Fill hope that helps. jon
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    Working that Photoshop/AlienSkin magic. Three different "Blends" of the same shot. Model, RT and Line art from CAX6. jon
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    Can you post screen shots of your CA Render and Video Card Status dbx and the CA profile settings in NVidia CP? jon