aha! surfacing and splines info..

A tip bit for those of you missing decent SW docs about these
subjects..
You might like to look at Autodesk AliasStudio 2008 help notes there
are some interesting PDF available in the on line help... ;o)

 

Why are they interesting?

Jon Banquer
San Diego, CA
http://blog.novedge.com/2007/07/an-interview-wi.html

 

....because Jon they actually look like a manual should do....and they
are freely available as well to interested tire kickers like your good
self...

looky inside my man at the discussion of the basis of tools and how
examples are given on using them and when to use them for the best..

it all goes to show how poor the SW manual is in reality doesnt it?

....but..if you have a read through this stuff you will pick up
insights that are useful for SW tasks as well...embarassing though it
may be to look at an Autodesk manual for help about how best to use
SW...

 

Got a link where I can download this manual?

The best manual / training guide I have seen so far for surfacing and
splines is Jerry Hambly's Rhino Level 1 and Level 2 manuals.

Jon Banquer
http://blog.novedge.com/2007/07/an-interview-wi.html

 

well Jon I dont think I should deep link to Autodesk esp on a SW forum
but if you go here
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=9493464
you will see a link to 08 on line help help notes and follow that to a
PDF link at the bottom of the list...

 

I'm at a loss for words trying to describe just how much better this
surfacing documentation is than anything else I've ever seen.

Thank you for providing the link.

Jon Banquer
San Diego, CA
http://blog.novedge.com/2007/07/an-interview-wi.html#comments

 

yeah its not bad at all is it..

now here is a company (ex Alias) that provides a decent amount of info
about their product in the box.
do they have advanced courses you pay through the nose for as well?
most likely but..
a person can read through this stuff and get a good handle on doing
something..am I right?
someone actually wanted to impart useful empowering knowledge to the
user at base level...
in comparison SW help sux on this
no excuses it plain SUX
its like the single sheet of photocopied paper with hybrid english you
get with a kitset..more or less useless..
its a dumb list for brain dead seat warmers merrily running on
'intuition'...
ok rave over.

take note SW guys other companies are doing it much better
cheers

 

"a person can read through this stuff and get a good handle on doing
something..am I right?"

Yes and it's better than what I have recommended for years to those
who want a better understanding of surfacing... the Rhino Level 1 and
Level 2 manuals.

Jon Banquer
http://blog.novedge.com/2007/07/an-interview-wi.html#comments

 

You've never begun to grasp what surfaces are or "surfacing"
either for that matter.
Clueless, just clueless ... but full of ads, BS, buzzwords & pretty
glossy pictures.

 

Ask clueless to tell you about developable & non-developable
surfaces <G>.
It's a hoot.

 

But you JUST POSTED:
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Not any good anymore, eh?
Not that you paid for anything. Such might leave clues.