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-Lasershow Converter MAX is a plug-in for the computer graphics program 3ds Max (sometimes called 3D Studio MAX). Lasershow Converter MAX automatically converts 3D objects into laser show animations. The objects can be any geometric or shape object, including meshes, renderable splines, particles, and NURBS. The objects can be created in 3ds Max, or they can be imported from other programs such as Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD.+Lasershow Converter MAX is a plug-in for the computer graphics program 3ds Max (sometimes called 3D Studio MAX). Lasershow Converter MAX automatically converts 3D objects into laser show animations. The objects can be any geometric or shape object, including meshes((A **mesh** is defined as: "A surface composed of many connected planar facets, usually used as an approximation to a continuous curved surface." \\ \\ A **mesh model** is defined as: "A graphical model with a mesh surface constructed from polygons. The polygons in a mesh are described by the graphics system as solid faces, rather than as hollow polygons, as is the case with wireframe models.")) , renderable splines (( A **spline** is defined as: "A mathematical interpolation routine for describing curves or surfaces. More precisely, a sequence of curves, usually cubic polynomials, joined to ensure C(2) continuity. This term is sometimes loosely applied to any set of cubic curves." \\ \\ A **spline model** is defined as: "Representing 3-D objects as surfaces made up of mathematically derived curves (splines)." \\ \\ In 3ds Max, splines can be used to control camera paths and to control object manipulations. In addition, splines can be made renderable and therefore can produce a visible outline.)), particles, and NURBS. The objects can be created in 3ds Max, or they can be [[tools:lcmax:tips_importing_artwork|imported]] from other programs such as Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD.
  
 Lasershow Converter MAX can look at these objects, can determine the color and position of lines, and can translate this into information needed for optimal display on laser display projectors. Lasershow Converter MAX can look at these objects, can determine the color and position of lines, and can translate this into information needed for optimal display on laser display projectors.
tools/lcmax/intro.txt · Last modified: 2021/05/02 14:30 by Bob Varkevisser