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    TreeSketch 2 for iPad [Free]

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    • HieruH Offline
      Hieru
      last edited by

      Since the modelling is based around the iPad multitouch interface, I'm not sure that it would be that easy to port it to other formats. I could be wrong though πŸ˜„

      www.davidhier.co.uk

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      • soloS Offline
        solo
        last edited by

        looks interesting, but begs the question....why?

        What is the point to this app? so you create a tree, then what? Is it just a doodling app?

        My point is if this is a tree creator then what are you supposed to do with the trees?

        I'd understand it if it was a PC/MAC app that then exported the tree for use in modeling/animation programs, the tree will then have a clear use.

        I also do not want to have to jailbreak my ipad in order to use the trees.

        http://www.solos-art.com

        If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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        • Rich O BrienR Offline
          Rich O Brien Moderator
          last edited by

          Did you even watch the videos?

          It exports to .fbx so you can drag from iTunes to your Desktop.

          Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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          • soloS Offline
            solo
            last edited by

            @unknownuser said:

            Did you even watch the videos?

            It exports to .fbx so you can drag from iTunes to your Desktop.

            I watched the one you posted above.

            iTunes, oh! πŸ˜• I'll skip that one, and wait for something similar to come to a PC near me.

            http://www.solos-art.com

            If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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            • mogrenM Offline
              mogren
              last edited by

              @unknownuser said:

              Have you tried Autodesk's FBX Converter...

              http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?id=10775855&siteID=123112

              ...scroll past the 3DS Max plugins to see the standalone converter for both Mac and PC.

              Thank you I'll try soon

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              • HieruH Offline
                Hieru
                last edited by

                Here's a test render that should give some indication of the tree quality:

                TreeTest2.jpg

                The trunk and branches could possibly do with being higher poly, but it's not too shabby with some smoothing applied.

                www.davidhier.co.uk

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                • soloS Offline
                  solo
                  last edited by

                  That's actually amazing!

                  Too bad about the iPad workflow, I do not have one, or any plans to get one unless they drop under $200.

                  http://www.solos-art.com

                  If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                  • fuzzionF Offline
                    fuzzion
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                    @hieru said:

                    Here's a test render that should give some indication of the tree quality:

                    [attachment=0:2vm95tfl]<!-- ia0 -->TreeTest2.jpg<!-- ia0 -->[/attachment:2vm95tfl]

                    The trunk and branches could possibly do with being higher poly, but it's not too shabby with some smoothing applied.

                    πŸ’­ Post them on warehouse. Tittle them high poly trees. SO that those without the program can get even more free high quality trees. Mind you,
                    Its 2011 and im still waiting for the Vray HDRI visualiser and SU tree maker plugin πŸ˜‰

                    "Only the dead have seen the end of war" - Plato

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                    • HieruH Offline
                      Hieru
                      last edited by

                      I think that the winning quality is the flow of the branch growth - plus the human touch added via the gesture based UI.

                      I'll have to check to see what the policy is regarding sharing tree models, but presuming that this isn't an issue, I'll probably upload some of my creations via the Thea forum and 3D warehouse. The only thing I'm short on is free leaf and bark textures that I can distribute with the trees.

                      www.davidhier.co.uk

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                      • soloS Offline
                        solo
                        last edited by

                        @hieru said:

                        I think that the winning quality is the flow of the branch growth - plus the human touch added via the gesture based UI.

                        I'll have to check to see what the policy is regarding sharing tree models, but presuming that this isn't an issue, I'll probably upload some of my creations via the Thea forum and 3D warehouse. The only thing I'm short on is free leaf and bark textures that I can distribute with the trees.

                        Leaves, freeee: http://www.cgtextures.com/textures.php?t=browse&q=1763

                        http://www.solos-art.com

                        If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                        • Rich O BrienR Offline
                          Rich O Brien Moderator
                          last edited by

                          David can you share your technique after export?

                          Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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                          • HieruH Offline
                            Hieru
                            last edited by

                            I converted the FBX to .obj and using File>Merge I imported the tree into Thea. I then applied a stock bark material to the trunk and branches and for the leaves I added a leaf texture to the Diffuse & Translucent material slots (plus a clipping mask) - I didn't change anything else.

                            I've just tried importing into Sketchup and both .obj and .dxf result in bug splats. DAE works just fine, but the tree used in my render is 75MB, so it looks like I won't be able to upload anything to the 3D Warehouse. On top of that I don't much fancy texturing each individual leaf πŸ˜†

                            www.davidhier.co.uk

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                            • soloS Offline
                              solo
                              last edited by

                              Does Thea not import FBX?

                              http://www.solos-art.com

                              If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                              • HieruH Offline
                                Hieru
                                last edited by

                                Doesn't look like it - unless you know something I don't πŸ˜‰

                                www.davidhier.co.uk

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                                • Rich O BrienR Offline
                                  Rich O Brien Moderator
                                  last edited by

                                  Well, if Ioannis can add .fbx import then there'll be a forest on the forums in no time

                                  Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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                                  • soloS Offline
                                    solo
                                    last edited by

                                    I have never tried, I'll mention it on beta forum, hopefully we can get something organised.

                                    http://www.solos-art.com

                                    If you see a toilet in your dreams do not use it.

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                                    • HieruH Offline
                                      Hieru
                                      last edited by

                                      For a second there I thought that you were talking from experience and that FBX import was a new feature of the next Thea build.

                                      www.davidhier.co.uk

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                                      • TIGT Offline
                                        TIG Moderator
                                        last edited by

                                        SimLab have an FBX importer for Sketchup - but at $99... http://www.simlab-soft.com/3d-plugins/FBX_Importer_For_Sketchup-main.aspx

                                        OR you could download one of AutoDesk's free FBX converters [various versions and OS's]
                                        http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?siteID=123112&id=10775920
                                        http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/fbx_converter_2012.pdf
                                        to convert it into a format that you can use... 3ds, dxf, obj, dae...

                                        TIG

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                                        • N Offline
                                          notareal
                                          last edited by

                                          @solo said:

                                          Does Thea not import FBX?

                                          FBX importer is a planned feature, not yet available.

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                                          • Rich O BrienR Offline
                                            Rich O Brien Moderator
                                            last edited by

                                            Oh, good news.

                                            Download the free D'oh Book for SketchUp πŸ“–

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