[mverta]

Mike,

Simple sphere out of Maya - had to triangulate to get a solid sphere. Here's what i get with a Ctrl-P preview.

Ahh.. okay.. As I understand it, the SUN does not preview properly yet. It will RENDER fine, but you won't get the shadows or such properly in the preview. You can use the real-time Ctrl-K to preview the sun color/etc in Studio, but to see the full Sun deal, you have to render it with the regular engine. I understand that'll change here, soon...

_Mike

[mverta]

adehus -

I'd keep poking around, brother.. the materials work fine... and trust me, there's a lot to explore in there. For now.. even if you're working with a simple scene, there's tons to learn. The material editor is totally whack at first.. took me awhile to not hate it, but now I can't imagine not having it. Like my cel phone.

_Mike

[mverta]

Becco -

Man.. you're having some serious issues there.. did you do a clean install.. that is an uninstall/reinstall? Obvious question, but getting a total nothing out of this stuff is really not where it's at.

_Mike

[rmulley]

jeez, what's the deal here, are NL just spinning us all along until someone buys them out so they can retire somewhere nice ?

Can anyone say 'class action lawsuit' ?

[giacob]

only bmp file can be loaded as bitmap?

[mverta]

By the way guys.. please post bugs - SPECIFIC BUGS - to the new RC Bugs forums. I moderate those, so if you start with NL rants, I'll just blow out your posts. I'm going to keep the forums clean so the programmers can just scroll the list and check off the issues. They're on it, I'm on it, so you be on it and we'll all get through this.

_Mike

[Leonardo]

Greetings,
Here is another file

http://www.tereschubert.com/art/extra/pompano0012.mxs

for testing if you're having trouble importing

Regards,
Leonardo

[Frances]

Becco -

Man.. you're having some serious issues there.. did you do a clean install.. that is an uninstall/reinstall? Obvious question, but getting a total nothing out of this stuff is really not where it's at.

_Mike

But that's where we're at. The instructions to uninstall the "beta" were quite clear in the download email. The installer failure is total BS.

Lights don't even work. Hows 'bout you downloading what (insert the description of your choice here) they uploaded for us and trying to get it to work? Then get back to us.

[Becco_UK]

mverta: Yes a full clean install. I used windows to remove the beta. Checked via regedit to make sure nothing was left there. Moved the remaining Maxwell Beta folder to another place (in case I need to return to Beta).

Then carried out the RC install which went smooth enough. Opened Maxwell Studio and pointed it to the .dat file.

I consider I have done more steps, in relation to the install, than is usually necessary these days.

Over the weekend things may improve when I'm less tired. If not then on Monday - welcome back Beta!

Thank you for the suggestions though.

[Becco_UK]

Leonardo: Thanks for making the file available - for me it isn't much use at the moment. Importing seems to be working. Its the vital bit thats not doing its thing too good - the rendering!

[mverta]

But that's where we're at. The instructions to uninstall the "beta" were quite clear in the download email. The installer failure is total BS.

Lights don't even work. Hows 'bout you downloading what (insert the description of your choice here) they uploaded for us and trying to get it to work? Then get back to us.

Frances -

I'm using exactly the same version you are right now. Even uninstalled and reinstalled so I'd be on the same page as everyone else for the short term. My lights seem to working fine... how can I help?

_Mike

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[Leonardo]

Leonardo: Thanks for making the file available - for me it isn't much use at the moment. Importing seems to be working. Its the vital bit thats not doing its thing too good - the rendering!

I heard a lot of people having trouble importing.

My first import was successful, I used OBJ and was saved using rino3d


BTW I was able to do a preview after I followed Mike's advise (see my sign)
Regards,
Leonardo

[giacob]

Lights don't even work

really?? so i'm more and more convinced the messed up the installer cuz i have tested one of tom's scenes with a large emitter with an older RC..can anybody confirm that emitters do not work?

everybody....

[mverta]

They're on it, I'm on it, so you be on it and we'll all get through this.

This is supposed to be a RC... why should there be so much to 'get through'?

Oddly enough, I'd say because all the people who screamed NOW NOW got what they wanted. They got it NOW. The team is dedicated to making a powerhouse program like I've never seen before, and kept holding back to make things faster, more powerful, more flexible. Everyone, and I mean everyone wants it to dominate. And believe me, it's in there. But each layer adds to the kick-ass factor and also the complexity. Complexity=time. It takes longer to do more. It's really that simple. But you have it now. Be a part of the solution. Take a breath, post a bug and we'll stay on it. I don't work for NL, but I believe in Maxwell.

_Mike