Microsoft KB Archive/175835

INFO: Techniques for Improving Speed When Working with Meta Clay

PSS ID Number: Q175835 Article last modified on 11-07-1997

IRIX:3.51,3.7; WINNT:3.51,3.7

IRIX winnt

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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 =

The following information provides techniques on how to speed up processing time when working with meta-clay:

  reduce the meta-clay resolution to almost nothing. To do this, from the Model module, choose Meta-Clay -> Setup and increase the numerical values (to five or ten) for Wire-Frame Slice Size and Render Slice Size. Even if you are in Wireframe, SOFTIMAGE 3D considers the tesselation of the meta-clay; it is usually only noticeable when you have numerous meta-clays floating around.   hide each meta-clay object.   convert them to polygons and reduce them.   replace each meta-clay object with primitive spheres.   hide the camera and camera interest. </li></ul>

If you continue to experience a slow down, then the envelopes may be causing the problem, not the meta-clay.

= REFERENCES =

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

= Additional query words: si si3d si3dmod =

Keywords : si si3d si3dmod Version : IRIX:3.51,3.7; WINNT:3.51,3.7 Platform : IRIX winnt Issue type : kbinfo ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1997.