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    Components on Sandbox- From Scratch

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    • leolouieL Offline
      leolouie
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      I have created a rather complex contour using "From Scratch" and "Smoove" sandbox tools. After spending many hours getting it ready, I am trying to insert components (trees), but get messages that "cannot insert". Components do not recognize the surface. I have tried placing them within the opened group which works some.

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      • mitcorbM Offline
        mitcorb
        last edited by

        This is a wild shot. Right click on the component, select unglue to release it from the plane on which it was formed? It should readily move where you place it.

        I take the slow, deliberate approach in my aimless wandering.

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        • GaieusG Offline
          Gaieus
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          I also do not understand what's going on. "Inserting" a component means to pull it from the component browser. Is thatnot working?

          Gai...

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          • mitcorbM Offline
            mitcorb
            last edited by

            Hmmm. It's late here. I should have read your post more closely. My apologies.

            I take the slow, deliberate approach in my aimless wandering.

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            • GaieusG Offline
              Gaieus
              last edited by

              Well, nothing is certain yet (and it's already morning here but I have not had any sleep last night)
              😄

              Gai...

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              • mitcorbM Offline
                mitcorb
                last edited by

                I was simply acting on a picture of a component not responding and did not notice the "insert" term. 😳

                I take the slow, deliberate approach in my aimless wandering.

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                • leolouieL Offline
                  leolouie
                  last edited by

                  To clarify. I am able to insert the same components on flat surfaces and also on grades I have created "From Contours".

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                  • GaieusG Offline
                    Gaieus
                    last edited by

                    So is this what you are trying to do?


                    insert.jpg

                    Gai...

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                    • leolouieL Offline
                      leolouie
                      last edited by

                      Yes, Gaieus that is what I am trying to do. Did you smooth edges?

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                      • GaieusG Offline
                        Gaieus
                        last edited by

                        Not in that screenshot (as you can see) but in this one, yes. It works normally.


                        insert.jpg

                        Gai...

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                        • leolouieL Offline
                          leolouie
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                          I am having intermittent success. Trying to see what consistently works. By the way where can I get some more photorealistic trees (preferably free), so I can render in Shaderlight when I am through.

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                          • GaieusG Offline
                            Gaieus
                            last edited by

                            3D or 2D (Face me trees)?

                            I do not have a great collection myself however.

                            Gai...

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                            • leolouieL Offline
                              leolouie
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                              I am trying to get some good renderings and am new to the rendering effort. After trying several programs, settled on Shaderlight recently. Seems like good features at a reasonable price. It appears that the 2D face me trees are usually more realistic. But would be interested in both.

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