Greg M. Johnson wrote:
> 
> My earlier version put the number label on one of the cones in my CSG.  The
> method I used is the one you described.
> In my latest version, I have switched to a sPatch model. It's no longer CSG of
> primitives but about 25 bicubic patches.
> 
> I like letting the software do the work.  I can then easily change my number
> "n" of actors from 15 to 40 with a single keystroke! Furthermoe, I have wasted
> HOURS in the past trying to get a bitmap to align with any kind of sense on my
> object.

    You did not say if the numbering system was permanent on the part
 or just your method of keeping track of what parts go where but there
 is one possible solution. Instead of using your old CSG trick why not
 just use a text object with a very thin scale in depth. You could sink
 it most of the way into the surface of the object you are attaching it
 to and just leave it there. No CSG and no new technique. It will stick
 out a very small amount but if you scale it and translate it properly.
 It would hardly be noticeable unless the light caught it just right or
 you were focused in tight on that spot with the camera.


  -- 
  Ken Tyler

  mailto://tylereng@pacbell.net

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