3D Graphics Solutions - DigiScribe
DigiScribe is a new Retinal Reality plugin for LightWave Modeler that
connects to the Immersion MicroScribe Desktop Digitizing System. This
plug-in replaces theVertiSketch product, and gives animators a fast and
easy way to translate irregular, organic and odd-shaped objects from the
real world directly into LightWave. At the touch of a button, 3-D polygons,
surfaces, primitives, points and curves are translated intoLightWave simply
by tracing the MicroScribe over real objects. DigiScribe launches directly
from LightWave Modeler allowing animators to move back and forth between
generating geometry with the MicroScribe and using all ofLightWave's powerful
and familiar modeling tools. DigiScribe is simple to load and appears
as the "DigiScribe" function under the LightWave Modeler Additional menu.
It is currently available for LightWave 6.0 through 8.5 running under
Windows 2000 and XP.
DigiScribe allows MicroScribe users to input 3D data into LightWave®
version 6.0 through 8.5 in 4 different modes:
Curve Mode - In Curve Mode the user can create spline curves, closed curves or curves constrained in the X, Y or Z plane. Objects with curved surfaces are easy to create with DigiScribe by tracing a few curves over the object's surface and then creating a polygon patch from the set of curves.
Point Mode - In Point Mode the user can create individual points, or auto-plot points at a specified interval distance when sweeping the MicroScribe through space. This is especially useful for tracing the surface of irregular objects.
Primitive Mode - Create boxes, circles, cones, spheres and disks with a minimum number of points entered. Just add two points, top left and bottom right corners, to create a box. Three points will create a circle through those points. Options such as the number of sides and segments are adjustable in the Preferences Panel.
Polygon Mode - In Polygon Mode the user can create polygons with any number of sides or strips of quad or triple polygons over the surface of a 3D object.When points are placed close together, DigiScribe automatically merges the polygons, creating continuous surfaces from mixed quads, triples and multifaceted polygons.
Additional software required: a valid
seat of LightWave 6.0-8.5
Manufacturer: Retinal Reality of Santa Clara, CA http://www.retinalreality.com
Price: $799
Download a 30-day evaluation version of this plug-in!
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