Microsoft KB Archive/173731

HOWTO: Share Objects with Shape/Lattice Animation Between Scene

PSS ID Number: Q173731 Article last modified on 09-12-1997

IRIX:3.51,3.7; WINDOWS NT:3.51,3.7

IRIX NT WINDOWS

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The information in this article applies to:

 Softimage 3D for IRIX, versions 3.51, 3.7 == Softimage 3D for Windows NT, versions 3.51, 3.7 == 

= SUMMARY =

This article provides the following method for sharing shape and lattice animation between scenes:


 * 1) Create a scene that only contains the object to which you will apply Shape or Lattice Animation.
 * 2) Apply a basic Lattice, or Shape animation
 * 3) Choose Info -> Elements and click Set Shared for both the object and the Lattice or Shape.
 * 4) Save the scene.

Now you can and import the object and it’s animation into other scenes by choosing Get -> Scene. When you change the Shape or Lattice animation in one scene, the changes are reflected in another.

= REFERENCES =

SOFTIMAGE 3D Reference Guide: I to Z Appendices, page 894.

If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this article, contact support@softimage.com by e-mail.

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Version : IRIX:3.51,3.7; WINDOWS NT:3.51,3.7 Platform : IRIX NT WINDOWS Issue type : kbhowto ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1997.