Hey folks, Adam has added an ornament asset, and I've posted a hip file which uses it. Give it a try and add your own style!
http://www.orbolt.com/faq/question/59/holiday-challenge-update [orbolt.com]
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The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Holiday Challenge; get a card on!
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The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Holiday Challenge; get a card on!
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We're starting to post updates at the Orbolt Asset Store!
Check out a work in progress for the Holiday Challenge!
http://www.orbolt.com/faq/question/57/holiday-challenge-warming-december-approaches [orbolt.com]
Check out a work in progress for the Holiday Challenge!
http://www.orbolt.com/faq/question/57/holiday-challenge-warming-december-approaches [orbolt.com]
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Site Changelog MOVED to Orbolt
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Here are some updates which were applied Nov23rd:
Change to display how much time is left in the trial of an asset.
Change to simplify icon management, particularly when an embedded icon in the uploaded otl file is different from a previously-uploaded version of the asset.
Change to blog area to support images.
Change to display how much time is left in the trial of an asset.
Change to simplify icon management, particularly when an embedded icon in the uploaded otl file is different from a previously-uploaded version of the asset.
Change to blog area to support images.
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Site update
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The Orbolt Asset Store was down briefly today while we pushed an update.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Detail of the update:
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Detail of the update:
- Change to display how much time is left in the trial of an asset.
Change to simplify icon management.
Change to blog area to support images.
Martin
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Holiday Challenge; get a card on!
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Alright, it's not even Black Friday and we're already bringing out the pine tree and presents…of course we haven't put anything IN the presents yet. We'll get to rest assured.
If you have any models, toys etc which could go inside the box, send ‘em my way and I’ll do it up.
We also need some ornaments for the tree…funky can work too.
Feel free to post an image here of a decorated tree. Here are two files to get you started.
http://www.orbolt.com/asset/SideFX::giftbox [orbolt.com]
http://www.orbolt.com/asset/SideFX::pinetree [orbolt.com]
If you have any models, toys etc which could go inside the box, send ‘em my way and I’ll do it up.
We also need some ornaments for the tree…funky can work too.
Feel free to post an image here of a decorated tree. Here are two files to get you started.
http://www.orbolt.com/asset/SideFX::giftbox [orbolt.com]
http://www.orbolt.com/asset/SideFX::pinetree [orbolt.com]
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Which category of assets is selling best (past 3 months)?
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I've been looking over the sales from the Asset store and I have a few tidbits that I can share (without infringing on any authors' privacy that is):
Effects are by far the most popular category.
Regular downloads (full fee) outnumber apprentice (reduced fee).
When I originally posted this info to a test group, I got the feedback that it would be nice to see some data on all assets, not just paid ones.
As we progress, I'll try to get more info to pass along.
Cheers
M
Effects are by far the most popular category.
Regular downloads (full fee) outnumber apprentice (reduced fee).
When I originally posted this info to a test group, I got the feedback that it would be nice to see some data on all assets, not just paid ones.
As we progress, I'll try to get more info to pass along.
Cheers
M
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Holiday Challenge; get a card on!
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Crazy how the holiday selling season seems to start half an hour after Halloween, isn't it?
Well we're going to hold off a little longer…but DO stay tuned ‘cause we’ve got twisted elves at our workshop and they're cooking up something special:
A Holiday challenge!
We're going to supply some Holiday props, like Santa, elves,tape, bandages, and an IV drip left over from the Halloween stash…and then let YOU have at it! Of course, if you have your own holiday model you'd like included in this theme, feel free to send us the file. We love to collaborate. :wink:
Update to follow next week!
Well we're going to hold off a little longer…but DO stay tuned ‘cause we’ve got twisted elves at our workshop and they're cooking up something special:
A Holiday challenge!
We're going to supply some Holiday props, like Santa, elves,tape, bandages, and an IV drip left over from the Halloween stash…and then let YOU have at it! Of course, if you have your own holiday model you'd like included in this theme, feel free to send us the file. We love to collaborate. :wink:
Update to follow next week!
Edited by - Dec. 7, 2012 11:50:53
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » How to see what your expression results are
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N.B. The LMB toggle is for string expressions
'opname(“.”)'
LMB will do for expressions like;
$F
I mention this in case you accidentally get the “ladder” and wonder why…if this happens, just give it the other finger to get results. ;^)
'opname(“.”)'
LMB will do for expressions like;
$F
I mention this in case you accidentally get the “ladder” and wonder why…if this happens, just give it the other finger to get results. ;^)
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » How to see what your expression results are
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Here's a quick tip sent in by one of our members:
When using a string expression to drive a parameter, MMB over the parameter name to toggle the display between the expression, and the results of the expression.
When using a string expression to drive a parameter, MMB over the parameter name to toggle the display between the expression, and the results of the expression.
Edited by - Nov. 15, 2012 16:02:48
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Site Changelog MOVED to Orbolt
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Updates to the Orbolt Smart 3D Asset store, Nov 8th.
Yes we've updated the server to roll in some new features: Version history, enhanced uploads, and copy-protection for free assets.
Version History:
Now when you upload or update an asset, you can new describe what changes you have made since the last version. This information is visible every Asset's page in the Orbolt Asset store, and will soon be available inside Houdini when you're prompted to update an asset.
Copy Protection for Free Assets:
Authors are now able to copy-protect free assets, should they desire. Until now, only paid assets could be copy-protected. Now, you can still give your asset away for free but hide how it works.
Upload Enhancements:
The upload page has been redesigned and streamlined to make it easier to upload assets. Managing icons has been simplified, especially when the otl file contains an icon that is different from the previous version's icon.
Yes we've updated the server to roll in some new features: Version history, enhanced uploads, and copy-protection for free assets.
Version History:
Now when you upload or update an asset, you can new describe what changes you have made since the last version. This information is visible every Asset's page in the Orbolt Asset store, and will soon be available inside Houdini when you're prompted to update an asset.
Copy Protection for Free Assets:
Authors are now able to copy-protect free assets, should they desire. Until now, only paid assets could be copy-protected. Now, you can still give your asset away for free but hide how it works.
Upload Enhancements:
The upload page has been redesigned and streamlined to make it easier to upload assets. Managing icons has been simplified, especially when the otl file contains an icon that is different from the previous version's icon.
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Custom Help card images EZ
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Here's an image which demonstrates how to include custom images in your digital asset's help card.
Custom Icon, usually small (48x48) at the top.
#largeicon: opdef:.?Image.jpg
This can also be specified on the Basic tab.
Note that png file with transparency is supported.
Images anyplace else on the help card (any practical size).
Custom Icon, usually small (48x48) at the top.
#largeicon: opdef:.?Image.jpg
This can also be specified on the Basic tab.
Note that png file with transparency is supported.
Images anyplace else on the help card (any practical size).
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Tutorials, new assets, or chat?
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Thanks for putting up the link, and I'm glad that you like the SESI material.
I'll make an effort in the future to mirror some of the more informative FB posts here.
M
I'll make an effort in the future to mirror some of the more informative FB posts here.
M
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Custom Node Icons...EZ
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Here's an image which demonstrates how to include a custom node icon in your digital asset.
I'll cover other icon types in another post.
M
PS Sorry for the gun image…but it seemed appropriate given the release COD Black Ops II.
I'll cover other icon types in another post.
M
PS Sorry for the gun image…but it seemed appropriate given the release COD Black Ops II.
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Tutorials, new assets, or chat?
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Good to hear.
BTW, we just posted some links on Facebook on building assets. They're pretty good for enriching your understanding of Digital Assets.
Cheers
M
BTW, we just posted some links on Facebook on building assets. They're pretty good for enriching your understanding of Digital Assets.
Cheers
M
Edited by - Nov. 14, 2012 09:06:05
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Fixes when checking for Asset Updates: Houdini 12.1.119
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Fixes added to Houdini 12.1.119. This build fixes a bug
when checking for asset updates when one of the assets you have installed
was removed from the store.
when checking for asset updates when one of the assets you have installed
was removed from the store.
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Halloween image made from assets.
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Here's a spooky Halloween image to help you get in the mood for tonight:
Made with Assets from the the Orbolt Asset Store:
Ground_Rocky, Fence, Environment_Dome, Screenshot,Stonewall Material.
Skeleton from the internet, clouds from the sky and comped in (yeah, yeah, a 2D cheesy cheat, what can I say?).
Happy Halloween!
Made with Assets from the the Orbolt Asset Store:
Ground_Rocky, Fence, Environment_Dome, Screenshot,Stonewall Material.
Skeleton from the internet, clouds from the sky and comped in (yeah, yeah, a 2D cheesy cheat, what can I say?).
Happy Halloween!
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Tutorials, new assets, or chat?
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Hehe, connecting with offers would make this a forum of another sort altogether!
Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks for the feedback.
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Tutorials, new assets, or chat?
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OK, kind of a personal preference question here:
When you visit the Orbolt Asset store, are you exclusively looking for assets…or is there a learning component too? Or perhaps a desire to connect more with other asset authors?
I am trying to gauge whether we should spend some more time making assets…or a perhaps we should take a break and prepare a video series on how YOU can make assets
Do we need some more how-to's at the asset store?
Please let me know if you need this or not. Perhaps you've already found sufficient tutorials at SideFX.com?
Thanks
Martin
When you visit the Orbolt Asset store, are you exclusively looking for assets…or is there a learning component too? Or perhaps a desire to connect more with other asset authors?
I am trying to gauge whether we should spend some more time making assets…or a perhaps we should take a break and prepare a video series on how YOU can make assets
Do we need some more how-to's at the asset store?
Please let me know if you need this or not. Perhaps you've already found sufficient tutorials at SideFX.com?
Thanks
Martin
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Creating material assets? Use this expression.
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If you want to create a material asset with an embedded image, use the following expression to source the image:
opdef:`pythonexprs(“hou.pwd().type().nameWithCategory()”)`?image.jpg
…and remember to include/embed the image file into the “extras” tab of the type properties window for your asset.
That's it!
opdef:`pythonexprs(“hou.pwd().type().nameWithCategory()”)`?image.jpg
…and remember to include/embed the image file into the “extras” tab of the type properties window for your asset.
That's it!
The Orbolt Smart 3D Asset Store » Upcoming features
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Coming soon:
Version history for your assets
-Soon you'll be able to include a comment associated with each release of an asset.
-Let your users know whats new, and how they can get the most of the new features.
Redesign of the upload page.
-Streamlined look
- More info available, but consolidated in it's presentation.
Version history for your assets
-Soon you'll be able to include a comment associated with each release of an asset.
-Let your users know whats new, and how they can get the most of the new features.
Redesign of the upload page.
-Streamlined look
- More info available, but consolidated in it's presentation.
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