A few things I found.

Seems import texture reconverts to a lowres version.I tryed adding a texture to a background wall. The original texture size was 1024x512 and it converted it to 512x256 by the looks of it. Is way to pixelated to use.


I tryed loading my set that was made in the previous version before v0.19b. It worked but it moved at a majorly slow frame rate. I delete all lights and 90% of statics just leaving the barebones of the room and it remain the same slow frame rate. To fix I had to copy the statics and then create a new set and paste in and rearange. This fixed the frame issue and it became fast again but now I couldn't press the record button to record any events.

After uploading the update, I brought up a set from a current project. When I tried to save it, I couldn't, and received this message:
"It is with some regret that I must inform you of an unexpected error: Not enough info on the database"

Imported objects which use ID_Textures revert to being pink in saved sets from 1.08. What's worse is that the colours are still there when you edit the object but they are not applied to the object. You can re-import them fine. Textured imported objects seem OK, although I have some transparency issues on some which I cannot reproduce.

Sets saved in 1.09 are not backwardly compatible with 1.08. This would not be a real issue unless you want to re-use sets with imported objects - do not save these in 1.09 !

Also, the "Make Video" view is now a lot slower. I probably get 1 out of 5 frames that I used to in 1.08. I use this all the time to view what I am doing in a larger window. Interestingly moving the time marker manually produces a much smoother output than pressing play, which is weird.

I had created 6 Abstract rectangles, scaled them to full-size, put a brick texture on them, grouped them to move and now its suspended in mid-air after moving it (none of them have the property to float). We made need to make some cautionary tape, because I'm just waiting for this thing to fall on some poor innocent Muvizu character! =P

*Note this is taking place in my mega-set

I tryed loading my set that was made in the previous version before v0.19b. It worked but it moved at a majorly slow frame rate. I delete all lights and 90% of statics just leaving the barebones of the room and it remain the same slow frame rate. To fix I had to copy the statics and then create a new set and paste in and rearange. This fixed the frame issue and it became fast again but now I couldn't press the record button to record any events.

Thanks for the heads up Berty! I got the same default pink texture on objects I imported.

jonbez wrote:



hi John,

Can you send us the set file? We'll try to work out what has caused the slower performance with it. I think your second issue is one of the known bugs with the UI - sometimes it freezes up a bit. I think if you save your work and restart Muvizu the record button should work again. CTRL-Space should also work if the timeline recorded is frozen. There is a work around that is a little hit and miss as well. If you close the direct mode (whatever feature you are trying to record for) and go to the timeline and directly back to the direct mode you want to use it should unfreeze the timeline recorder there but, as I said, this is a bit hit and miss and might take a few attempts. Your probably better saving your work and restarting Muvizu.

Hi jamie

I reverted back to the previous version for the time being just till I've got this video finished. Unfortunately I overwritten the file I was working on in the new version.
I can still send u the original set file that I tryed to import if thats of any help.

jonbez wrote:



Yeah, if you send it to us John I'll take a look and see I can figure anything out with it. Good luck with the new video!

This is the way Muvizu has always been, we've never supported backwards compatibility as we're always adding new things to Muvizu (for example character effects in 0.19b) that are not available in previous versions.

Hello Everyone,

Mysto made a great point about the little marker lines that where present on the timeline in the older versions of Muvizu (the ones that made it look like a ruler). The developers have spoken.

Unfortunately they were taken out without intention as part of the user interface overhaul. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I have been informed that they will be back in a future version of Muvizu as this is something they are working on.

Hi mysto,

I believe there is a workaround that will allow you to use the spacebar to stop recording by using the numpad to select animations.

When you have prepared the animations that you wish to use, press record on the timeline recorder then start animating your character with the 1 to 9 keys on the numpad. Then when you press the spacebar, recording will stop as the focus will have remained on that button!

I find using the numpad is much easier than the mouse as it allows me to keep my eyes on what the characters are doing whereas the mouse takes my eyes towards the cursor.

Hope this helps
M.

jonbez wrote:



hi John,

Can you send us the set file? We'll try to work out what has caused the slower performance with it. I think your second issue is one of the known bugs with the UI - sometimes it freezes up a bit. I think if you save your work and restart Muvizu the record button should work again. CTRL-Space should also work if the timeline recorded is frozen. There is a work around that is a little hit and miss as well. If you close the direct mode (whatever feature you are trying to record for) and go to the timeline and directly back to the direct mode you want to use it should unfreeze the timeline recorder there .