Instruments -Rotation

[bcd]

Does anyone know why the Lycian SuperStars all insert in the drawing hanging down into the Base. All except the 1.2 that is.

Even without assigning a Focus Point you'd expect them all to behave the same and ideally insert in an at rest position but I can't find the setting for this.

Edited November 10, 2011 by bcd

[MrTemplate]

Hi bcd;

In vw2011 the parts record was added in the symbols, to allow the 3D components to "focus" towards their assigned focus point. in order to do this, the piece of the 3D component assigned to be a "body" has to point straight down. when assigned to a focus point, then, the 3D body accurately targets towards the focus point.

the 3D body of the 1.2 doesn't point straight down because of the 3D locus point. the 3D locus point **must** be at the X,Y zero for the rotation to work. if you edit the 3D component and select the 3D locus point, you'll see that the locus is at 0" X axis, but 1/4" Y axis. change Y axis to 0", exit the symbol, and refresh the drawing; the 3D body will now accurately function and match the rest of the 3D followspot components.

because of this scheme, the "at rest" position for all the 3D bodies is straight down. to change that, you'll need to establish a focus point [just for the followspots] that's at the same Z value height as the 3D loci in the followspot 3D components. then all the 3D followspots will point "straight out" [when at rest] in your rendered drawing.

hth,

shelley

[bcd]

Perfect, I was thinking I'd phrased the question wrong.

The 1.2 isn't built accurately. I've adjusted it and it behaves exactly as you say. It's amazing what a difference 6mm can make.

Thanks Shelly,

Brian