Microsoft KB Archive/180247

PRB: Z-Channel Gives False Results with Small Scenes

PSS ID Number: Q180247 Article last modified on 02-06-1998

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 == 

= SYMPTOMS =

When you render your SOFTIMAGE 3D scene and your Particle scene with Z- Channel, and then composite the two scenes, the particles are appearing incorrectly behind your object.

= CAUSE =

If your scene is too small (i.e. does not cover enough SI units), the Z- Channel information gives you false results.

= RESOLUTION =

Scale the scene up (try 10 times its original size), and then render both scenes again.

= REFERENCES =

If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this article, contact support@softimage.com by e-mail. ====================================================================== Keywords : si si3d si3dmr si3dren Version : IRIX:3.51,3.7; WINNT:3.51,3.7 Platform : IRIX winnt Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.