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Title: Blender; Search for Master-Scene for creating Simutrans graphics
Post by: maister on November 20, 2008, 08:20:48 AM
Hello All

I try to build some buildings for Simutrans, but i`m on the beginning and at the moment I learn to handle *Blender*. Has someone already creat a standart-scene for *Blender*. (correct camera position, correct lighting, adjusted grid, size of renderer picture, color settings & background color, and so on..)?

I`m also very happy with a already finished .blend file, which one i can use as a reference.
(Maybe from a building which one created for simutrans)

Thanks !!
Title: Re: Blender; Search for Master-Scene for creating Simutrans graphics
Post by: vilvoh on November 20, 2008, 08:34:58 AM
I think there's no blend file of that BUT I wrote an article (in spanish) about how to create that template scene by yourself. It's quite easy. I hope it helps.

link: http://simutrans-escala-real.blogspot.com/2008/09/basicos-de-blender-la-escena-bsica.html

On the other hand, I think I might upload some blender stuff to graphics.simutrans.com...
Title: Re: Blender; Search for Master-Scene for creating Simutrans graphics
Post by: maister on November 20, 2008, 01:35:49 PM
Thank you vilvoh! I do not understand spanish but your manual was very useful for me.  :D
Yesterday i had problems with the camera position, but now after i see the possibility.. it`s work!

QuoteOn the other hand, I think I might upload some blender stuff to graphics.simutrans.com...
Would be also very helpful. Because then the newbies are able to make a relation directly in the blender self.
Title: Re: Blender; Search for Master-Scene for creating Simutrans graphics
Post by: vilvoh on November 20, 2008, 01:51:20 PM
Quote from: maister on November 20, 2008, 01:35:49 PM
Yesterday i had problems with the camera position, but now after i see the possibility.. it`s work!

The language doesn't matter, the most important thing is that it helps you. Since some time ago, I had in mind to create a Painters & Modelers Guide for Simutrans, but I usually don't have time enough. I have to translate some articles from the blog, compile them, create a coherent structure and release the guide....too much work for me right now.

Anyway, I usually write articles about different aspects of object design for Simutrans (mainly blender related) in the blog, so at least you have that source of information. In addition, It's a good motive to start learning a new language.. ;)

Quote from: maister on November 20, 2008, 01:35:49 PM
Would be also very helpful. Because then the newbies are able to make a relation directly in the blender self.

Ok. I'l try to upload some stuff later (buses, planes) but only the 3D models, without textures. They take a lot of space.
Title: Re: Blender; Search for Master-Scene for creating Simutrans graphics
Post by: VS on November 20, 2008, 02:38:40 PM
I don't know a thing in Spanish either, but the pictures are self-explanatory :)
Title: Re: Blender; Search for Master-Scene for creating Simutrans graphics
Post by: vilvoh on November 20, 2008, 04:12:29 PM
BTW, The models I'm going to upload do not have any annotation (ie. techniques used) so many people may get lost. I'll take advantage of a great new feature in Blender 2.48, the greaser pencil, that allows you to write notes, tips and drawings in the scene... ;D

See this feature in action here (http://www.blender.org/development/release-logs/blender-248/grease-pencil/). It's cool, isn't it?
(http://www.blender.org/typo3temp/pics/ca35175bc2.jpg)
Title: Re: Blender; Search for Master-Scene for creating Simutrans graphics
Post by: vilvoh on November 24, 2008, 10:58:58 PM
Finally, I didn't use that cool tool but I've uploaded 6 files of different objects available at graphics.simutrans.com >> User galleries >> vilvoh >> blender files:

All are in zip files. Use them as you wish, but with caution... ;)
Title: Re: Blender; Search for Master-Scene for creating Simutrans graphics
Post by: VS on November 25, 2008, 11:20:46 AM
/me cautiously approaches the files and prods them, prepared to run
Title: Re: Blender; Search for Master-Scene for creating Simutrans graphics
Post by: maister on November 25, 2008, 02:32:22 PM
Thank you vilvoh!
I am in the middle to construct a buildling. Maybe i need then for a corresponding simutrans texturising i little bit help.
Title: Re: Blender; Search for Master-Scene for creating Simutrans graphics
Post by: IgorEliezer on November 28, 2008, 05:56:33 AM
Quote from: VS on November 25, 2008, 11:20:46 AM
/me cautiously approaches the files and prods them, prepared to run

What?
Title: Re: Blender; Search for Master-Scene for creating Simutrans graphics
Post by: VS on November 28, 2008, 09:54:35 AM
Quote from: vilvoh on November 24, 2008, 10:58:58 PM
Use them as you wish, but with caution...
This ;) I understand "caution" as "it may be dangerous"...