Forum - Importing Assets - Imported object collision - Messages http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Forum - Importing Assets - Imported object collision - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:37:16 GMT Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:37:16 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from ziggy72
So, to recap, make sure to add ucx_ as UCX_ or it won't work. And, to be fair, GlasgowJim did write it like that each time he mentioned it, so it's our own collective faults for not noticing! ]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:37:16 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from glasgowjim RightURKen wrote:
barrys wrote:

Every object must have collision -


Not really. As long as it has "floats in the air" It can be still be useable. The ability to turn collision off would be a feature I would love to have on Muvizu. Even already made a thread on that matter.



There is a difference between having no collision and being able to intersect with objects - Collision volumes are required for every single object so that they do not fall through the floor/walls/ceiling and cause a crash.]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:45:13 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from RightURKen barrys wrote:

Every object must have collision -


Not really. As long as it has "floats in the air" It can be still be useable. The ability to turn collision off would be a feature I would love to have on Muvizu. Even already made a thread on that matter.]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:38:09 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from Danimal
After watching Jonbez's tutorial on the rocks I tried an experiment in Carrara though And was able to create an object with a little bitty cube inside it that acted as the collision so it sat on the ground but was almost completely permeable. I don't even remember how I did it now, I'll have to go back and see if I can replicate it. I'm thinking that would work for your needs as well but don't ask me how to do it in Sketchup.]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:20:44 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from artpen
Would be nice to have our puppets sitting and moving with their vehicles though]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:54:15 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from Dreeko glasgowjim wrote:
Hi Dreeko,

It sounds like there is a problem with the .ASE model - try opening it up with a text editor and doing a search for UCX_ - delete every section that starts with UCX_ and then try adding in the small collision area back in.

Cheers,
-Jim



Alas there are no other instances of UCX_ other than the two placed in the small collision area

I am at a total loss ]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:44:46 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from glasgowjim
It sounds like there is a problem with the .ASE model - try opening it up with a text editor and doing a search for UCX_ - delete every section that starts with UCX_ and then try adding in the small collision area back in.

Cheers,
-Jim]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:14:26 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from Dreeko Sigh...search goes on!

Cheers
D
edited by Dreeko on 25/07/2011]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:14:21 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from toonarama I faced the same problem in my last animation and this is how i botched it.
a) imported (forklift truck) model without messing about with collision

b) unchecked "can be stood on" and checked "can float"

c) moved (standing) characters into position and scaled model so they looked like they were sitting.

I know it looks crap (as I was in a rush) but I thinkk it would have worked if I'd been more careful about character positioning and shot composition

I tried to use the method of using a invisible backdrop to "lift" the characters but the collision properties of the model would not let me do this.
edited by toonarama on 25/07/2011
edited by toonarama on 25/07/2011]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:06:26 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from Dreeko
I've followed Jim's video and the same problem persists. I have collision with the whole object no matter what i do ]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:59:32 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from barrys
Every object must have collision -

- but it doesn't have to be all-encompassing. Make a collision volume for the wheels and seats only. Your fire engine will spawn without any problems and there shouldn't be any collision getting in the way of the cab.

Barry]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:48:37 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from glasgowjim
I know that you have already created collision volumes, but for those of you who haven't I will link to my video at the bottom of this post.


If you have already done this then there may be a problem with the .ASE file (the common one is forgetting to put the UCX_ in before the collision volume).

Take it easy,
-Jim


]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:24:21 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from ukBerty Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:16:27 GMT http://www.muvizu.com/Forum/topic1179-imported-object-collision.aspx Message from Dreeko Who can tell me how to change an object which has come from sketchup and can be imported into Muvizu so that it has zero collision.
It's a fire engine and I'm trying to have characters sitting inside it, but it seems impenetrable to them.

Dear Jim can you fix it for me?

Cheers
Dreeko]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:35:42 GMT