New newsletter (tS7) - thanks for info, and some ramblings 2005-05-17 - By Roman Ormandy
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TS7 should be very good for that kind of "intro programming". Not only we added
more scripting languages (VB, JavaScript) they are a lot easier to use. There
also will be a Macro recorder to record scripts in real time. You may even be
able to use Link Editor for some behaviors, without writing a single line of
script.
Separately, Libor Stolc released a sensational furniture plug-in for TS6, you
should check it out.
Roman
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From: TSML [mailto:truespace@(protected)] On Behalf Of KMKrieger
Posted At: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 12:23 PM
Posted To: TSML
Subject: Re: [TSML] New newsletter (tS7) - thanks for info, and some ramblings
Thank you, Roman, for the info re: video cards (other message) and this one
re: RAM. It's very helpful because I've been considering a new comuputer
(just too busy now what with the move and so on) to do actually analyse and
purchase.
The info re: PCIe AS is very interesting! I haven't been able to keep up
with the tech. but now I do know that this is something to look for in the
future, esp. since I'm putting off the new machine until at least Christmas
(unless somehting weird ;) happens <g!>).
I know I haven't been very active on the TSML recently, but I've been
reading andthe info is gold. I know that hardware technically isn't "about
using tS", but it *is* vital to have the appropriate hardware to be able to
run tS as it should be (and can be) run.
To ramble on a bit:
I've recommended tS in the Architecture newsgroup I frequent - although it
isn't ArchiCAD or AutoCAD (both of which are specified as being Standards
in the profession), I've recommended it as a modeler. Tho', it just
crossed my mind, that I think tS can export to the CAD programs and I
forgot to mention that =8-o !! Well, that can always be rectified ;)
. The main point is that it's IMO a very good modeler and renderer - *CAD
renders always look kind of cheesy to me.
I'd had the idea some time back of trying to model architecturally standard
items such as windows and stairs. OTOH I guess Python could be used to
make some a plug-in or script that could allow on to plug in a number, and
then return the appropriate standard dimension. IOW, if you want to make a
staircase, there are specific standard height(riser)-to-depth(tread)
ratios. So, if you need to have stairs that atre 7" high, you type "9"
into the appropriate place, type in the required widthm, hit "go", and you
get a stair drawn that is 11" deep. And if you type in the height of the
floor and the depth of the overall staircase, and designate the use
(domestic, inustrial, landscape, etc.) the plug-in would automatically
build the entire staircase.
I've modeled a heck of a lot fo windows, stairs, siding, and other
house-parts, and they're all pretty basic, nothing fancy, just positioning
cubes, changing their dimensions, and the occasional Boolean
Subtraction. So I'm sure that a script or plugin would be able to do
them. A plug-in could also include a pre-booleaned window frame, I think,
or at least, be able to resize and join 4 cubes to create one. Again, very
basic stuff.
I have it somewhat designed already, in my head. Unfortunatley, I'm not a
programmer so, unless there is a "Python For Total Idiots" book or tute out
there, I don't have time (or ability) to get a bunch of python books and
learn it - javascript, which ain't Pythin, is quite difficult enough for me
=:-( !!
But IMO, if I *could* program with Python, I think it'd be *very* cool to
do a plug-in like that - and who knows, it might also open up a new market
for tS. It'd be even better than offering a package of models, because the
plugin could do the models on the fly, based upon numerical entries. Most
of which are, again, standard, so the plugin could offer a choice of
standard or custom ratios. For example, most houses have 4" outside walls,
so a "standard" choice would create a window frame with the appropriate
depth (and create the rest ofthe window).
Might all be mere blither, so it's just a thought. Maybe I'll look for
some Python tutes and/or "Python for THose INept At Programming" books <g>.
In any event, thanks again for the hardware info!
- Kris M. Krieger
(link to horrible website deleted =8-o !)
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