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--- visual3d:tutorials:modeling:fun_with_graphics [2024/06/19 12:54] – sgranger
+++ visual3d:tutorials:modeling:fun_with_graphics [2024/11/29 19:02] (current) – [Finding your Graphics Folder] wikisysop
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-{{visual3d can read obj files. the obj file format is a standard graphics object and there are many free obj files available on the internet.
+====== Fun With Graphics ======
-=== a little fun with the graphics ===
+Visual3D can read OBJ files. The OBJ file format is a standard graphics object and there are many free OBJ files available on the internet.
-it is possible to replace the ”bones” with another bone or object file. as a ridiculous example, you can change the pelvis model to display a skull rather than the pelvis bones.
+===== A little fun with the Graphics =====
-  - click on the **browse** button beside the **model file** edit box.
+It is possible to replace the ”bones” with another bone or object file. As a ridiculous example, you can change the pelvis model to display a skull rather than the pelvis bones.
-  - open the //head.v3g// file.
-  - click **apply.** a 3d image of a head will appear in place of the pelvis.\\
-**note:** for older versions of the software this will be //head.obj.// visual 3d accepts either file format.
-  - the head will appear upside down because the default segment coordinate system for the head is defined with the top of the head as the distal segment.
-  - to re-orient the bone:
-  - click on the **rotate/scale graphic model** button
-  - set the **horizontal rotation** to //180//
-  - click **ok** to accept the new rotation value and close the window.\\
-tutorial1_13.jpg\\
-  - restore the pelvis image before proceeding:
+  - Click on the **Browse** button beside the **Model File** edit box.
-  - change **model file** back to //pelvis.v3g//
+  - Open the //head.v3g// file.
-  - click **rotate/scale graphic model**
+  - Click **Apply.** A 3D image of a head will appear in place of the pelvis.
-  - click **reset.**
-  - click **ok.**
-==== finding your graphics folder ====
+**Note:** For older versions of the software this will be //head.obj.// Visual 3D accepts either file format.
-when visual3d installs, it loads a series of v3g files onto your computer. if you want to add graphics objects to this folder, you will need to store the graphics files in this folder.
+The head will appear upside down because the default segment coordinate system for the head is defined with the top of the head as the distal segment. To re-orient the bone:
+  - Click on the **Rotate/Scale Graphic Model** button
+  - Set the **Horizontal Rotation** to //180//
+  - Click **OK** to accept the new rotation value and close the window.
+{{:tutorial1_13.jpg}}
-to find the models folder:
+To restore the pelvis image before proceeding:
+  - Change **Model File** back to //pelvis.v3g//
+  - Click **Rotate/Scale Graphic Model**
+  - Click **Reset**
+  - Click **OK**
-  - go to **edit -> preferences**
+===== Finding your Graphics Folder =====
-    - in the **visual3d program options** dialog, go to the **default folders** tab
-    - **segment graphics folder** is where visual3d is looking for the graphics objects
+When Visual3D installs, it loads a series of v3g files onto your computer. If you want to add graphics objects to this folder, you will need to store the graphics files in this folder.
+To find the models folder:
+  - Go to **Edit -> Program Options**
+    - You should be in the **Default Folders** tab of the **Visual3D Program Options** dialog
+    - **Segment Graphics Folder** is where Visual3D is looking for the graphics objects
+**NOTE:** You can change this folder to a different location if needed.
-**note:** you can change this folder to a different location if needed.
-}}