WandW said:

bluto said:

bluebeatle3
man you are good , ive only had the traker wand for a couple of days and I already found all 6

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=3f45b9447f189bb97fc137c8288c80&prevstart=0
but it is up to you guys to figure out how to get it to convert into an obj. file in sure theres some way google it

I simply downloaded the Collada version and it loads right into Poser....

bluto said:

bluebeatle3
man you are good , ive only had the traker wand for a couple of days and I already found all 6

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=3f45b9447f189bb97fc137c8288c80&prevstart=0
but it is up to you guys to figure out how to get it to convert into an obj. file in sure theres some way google it

I simply downloaded the Collada version and it loads right into Poser....

TheSavage64 said:

theschemer said:

Hi Byrcers, :-)
I just bought Bryce yesterday so I am a complete noob for now but had an important question. I was trying to import some free 3D object files to see how that worked and ran into a few snags. I tried some Collada files from Google Warehouse and they failed to import with a "Generic Error".

When importing from Collada files, it is important to tick the little box at the bottom of the "import object" window that says "SketchUp dae". Most of them also import without textures and are usually a lot more work to re-texture in Bryce, but sometimes they are worth the work.

As Horo says .OBJ files cause the least trouble, but potential problems can be minimised by making sure the .OBJ file is placed in the same folder as the .mtl file and textures. Although Bryce does read the .mtl file (if there is one) it will always ask you to find the texture pictures if they are not in the same folder.

Hope this helps.

Savage,
That helps. I was using the wrong Collada selection and when I switched to Sketchup, it works. I will check the .mtl files issues next.
Thanks,
theschemer

theschemer said:

Hi Byrcers, :-)
I just bought Bryce yesterday so I am a complete noob for now but had an important question. I was trying to import some free 3D object files to see how that worked and ran into a few snags. I tried some Collada files from Google Warehouse and they failed to import with a "Generic Error".

As Horo says .OBJ files cause the least trouble, but potential problems can be minimised by making sure the .OBJ file is placed in the same folder as the .mtl file and textures. Although Bryce does read the .mtl file (if there is one) it will always ask you to find the texture pictures if they are not in the same folder.

Hope this helps.

bluebeatle3
man you are good , ive only had the traker wand for a couple of days and I already found all 6

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=3f45b9447f189bb97fc137c8288c80&prevstart=0
but it is up to you guys to figure out how to get it to convert into an obj. file in sure theres some way google it

More superhero freebies:

Candy's "Mighty Lady" ShareCG (Japanese Super heroes and Ultrawoman/Ultrawoman)
http://www.sharecg.com/CANDY

Candy's "Mighty Lady" Renderosity (Japanese Super heroes and Ultrawoman/Ultrawoman)
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/search.php?section_id=-1&query=Ultrawoman&sort=relevancy&use_age=no&older;_age=&older_units=day&newer;_age=&newer_units=day&username;=&section;_selector[0]=-1

Japanese kaijus (Monsters) from Ultraman series:
http://h5n.jp/posernyan/hiro_hiroine.html

Japanese Ultramen/Ultrawomen and Giant Robo:
http://h5n.jp/posernyan/monsters.html (Japanese kaijus from Ultraman series)

KPF's renderosity (more Ultrawomen)
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/freestuff/index.php?user_id=448059

The following are models "ripped" from games and used in XNALARA.

Batman Arkham Asylum props in OBJ format: (XNALARA)
Batarang set - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/batarang-set-76481.html
Grapplegun set - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/grapple-gun-set-28242.html
LineLauncher - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/line-launcher-39825.html
Gel Launcher - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/gel-gun-15420.html
Gel Detonator - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/gel-detonator-56480.html
Resonnator - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/resonator-90002.html
Batwing - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/batwing-30253.html

Wonder Women/Amazon props in OBJ format: (XNALARA)
Wonder Woman sword - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/wonder-woman-sword-84499.html
Wonder Woman shield #1 - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/wonder-woman-shield-44150.html
Wonder Woman shield #2 - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/wonder-woman-shield-31343.html
Wonder Woman shield #3 - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/wonder-woman-shield-83889.html
Amazonian sword - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/amazonian-sword-54361.html
Amazonian shield - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/amazonian-shield-13588.html
Amazonian spear - http://tf3dm.com/3d-model/amazonian-spear-23855.html

Sketchup model of Fantastic Four's Fantisticar (need sketchup to convert to obj)
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=8cf510ea5ddf1015dda1d6a3005f72f2&prevstart=24

Sketchup model of alien ship from "Battleship" (need Sketchup to convert to obj)
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=82dc04fb3b039571e9fed33f81b1fa79&prevstart=0

A really nice mesh, I'm sure someone can use for their alien invader.

Russ

GussNemo said:

@Bruce: Those are really nice buildings. And the church is really looking nice, would like to see it again when you've finished.

I showed this church to others on another site, and it occurred to me it would be good if they saw it before I put it back together. The first image is how this .3ds church imported into Bryce. The second image is another different material on the church. While this material obscures some of the church features, I think it does look rather nice. Especially with a different roof material.

A thought occurred to me (always dangerous when that happens).
The other day I imported a sketchup model and as I was re-matting it in Bryce I needed to move one component. When I ungrouped the model and tried to rotate it on it's Y axis, it didn't rotate around it's center. I got Attributes and clicked Show Origin Handle and for whatever reason it was well away from it's own center.

So my thought is: I wonder if you can ungroup the church then by selecting each component click Show Origin Handle to see if they have a common center. If that is the case, you should be able to just set each origin to 0, 0, 0 and it will put itself back together.
I can't test that at the moment because I'm on with a long render, but it may be worth checking out Guss.

For 3D text, I always use Google Sketchup (Sketchup is also free).
It’s very simple, just choose 3D Text, click on screen, type whatever text you want, choose the font you want (all the fonts on your system are available), save the result as a .dae and import it into Bryce. Once in Bryce, you can ungroup each letter to move them individually and texture them up individually if you want.

I’ll be back later to explain how I got the lettering on the Razor Blade

Thanks very much Dave.

For 3D text, I always use Google Sketchup (Sketchup is also free).
It's very simple, just choose 3D Text, click on screen, type whatever text you want, choose the font you want (all the fonts on your system are available), save the result as a .dae and import it into Bryce. Once in Bryce, you can ungroup each letter to move them individually and texture them up individually if you want.

I'll be back later to explain how I got the lettering on the Razor Blade. :)

rschulte said:

Its not my mesh so I can't give it away. But it is a nice looking ship.

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=61d84ce3c9abae8ecaecd6faa349f197&prevstart=0

Ummm....actually...

Rights granted to other end users of the Services. You give other end users of the Services a perpetual, sublicensable, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute Existing Geolocated Models, Existing Non-Geolocated Models, New Models and related content and derivative works thereof which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services.

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/preview_tos.html

On 3D Warehouse, I found this nice Federation Patrol Craft in sketchup format. Did the best I can do with the
software for these renders. Its not my mesh so I can't give it away. But it is a nice looking ship.

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=61d84ce3c9abae8ecaecd6faa349f197&prevstart=0

shadowhawk1 said:

I can't say that I have seen a ship like this otherwise I would ahve grabbed it as well. Have you tried looking to see if you can find it in sketchup and convert it to an obj file?

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=62684bb2e7c5c83f8afdb4e00dde7a90&prevstart=0

I can't say that I have seen a ship like this otherwise I would ahve grabbed it as well. Have you tried looking to see if you can find it in sketchup and convert it to an obj file?

the sketchup model

Ok guys thanks for all the answers and excuse me for not responding them before. Now, i exported the file in .dae then i converted it in an ,obj file. It works in DS but i don't know how to load also the textures: when i save the as dae, sketchup gives me the .dae file plus a folder with all the textures.. What shall i do?

I've been testing the trial version of PzDB from Rocketship3D (also available at Rendo) which does a full scan and categorization automatically for Poser, Carrara, DS4, Bryce, VUE, etc, .and lets you drag and drop them into the appropriate programs. To be honest, I'm finding that the current version 1.25, is rather sluggish but I also have insanely huge installed runtimes and the upcoming version 1.3 coming out is supposed to be much better, as well as handle files for just about every major software pack under the sun, including oddball stuff like Google Sketchup and Anime Studio, There's a sixty day free trial so you might want to give it a shot.

wburton72 said:

Time investment is my main issue.

Now, you did not tell us what type of work you plan to do, as some programs handle some types of projects better than others. I'd also look at:
http://moi3d.com
http://www.punchcad.com/p-27-viacad-2d3d-v9.aspx
http://www.sketchup.com

yes http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=ed2f5393621a28246b4dfe114abc3809

A few I worked on today with the snow and all. The 1930 Emerson Model J Coupe is a Sketchup conversion. Turned out real nice. The 32 Ford Hot Rod is also Sketchup. The 57 chevy junker is a GTA conversion.

:-)

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fyi the 57 junker is also on the warehouse uploaded by lowriderfreak just putting it out there

A few I worked on today with the snow and all. The 1930 Emerson Model J Coupe is a Sketchup conversion. Turned out real nice. The 32 Ford Hot Rod is also Sketchup. The 57 chevy junker is a GTA conversion.

:-)