MODULE : ObjMaker3D.EXE
PURPOSE : The 3DObjectMaker was
created to provide a simple tool for creating 3D/Isometric objects within Explorations.
This tool uses simple isometric cubes as building block for creating items such as
furniture & other objects.
DATABASE : (none)
TAB : Save/Load
PROPERTIES : The
Save/Load tab enables you to save your object as a panel file. (.PNL) You can merge two
panel files together and even render the scene using alternate terrains. Rendering the
same panel using various terrains was added to quickly create isometric walls and floor
tiles.
BUTTONS :
TAB : Edit Panel
PROPERTIES : This
tab allows you to manually select any of the cubes used to build the object. Selectin the
option [] Show Reference Lines will highlight the cube as it is selected. Each
cube can be moved, resized, and have the height of its ends sized to form slopes. If two
(.PNL) files are merged they will form Object Groups that may be moved as a whole.
BUTTONS : The
3D object maker support horizontal wall flip/rotation. This allows the object to easily be
created facing a new direction.
TAB : Texture
Settings
PROPERTIES : The
Texture settings allow you to alter the sides of each cube. Each ismetric cube has three
sides that can be textured. Each side can have two textures that may be blended on the
side of the cube. These settings allow you to control shadows and give a more realistic
effect.
BUTTONS : You
may set your texture effects all the sides of the cubs you have created.
EVENTS : (none)