ZPlace2 Rev.I (updated 29 jan 2005)

[cameyo]

Thanks my friends!
The first view disoriented me... i can't be able to read all...
I wish a 'simple' formula to be coded in zscript...i can't rewrite quaternion package inside Z.
But i promise to do my bests.
Well, the weekend is full....

cameyo

[Max the Artist]

Hiya gang!

I thought i'd pitch in here too since i'm in on the same subject of 3d fractals in ZB2 on a separate thread, so why not cooperate on this and try to get it working

The use of Quaterion based 3d fractals is ofcourse the most common and probably the simplest use of them if you don't include fractal landscapes which isn't really interesting now. But it's also possible to use common fractals such as Julia and standard Mandelbrot with modifications and then kinda "slice" them up in planes and then you interpolate the data between the points that make up the fractal shape and generate a mesh outta those points. And the higher the density is between the points the more complex your mesh will be. But that could be adjusted with a value.

No need for anything fancy. Simplest thing to start with might be to try to take a number of points if you can generate that within ZB2 and randomly spread those around inside a invisible 3d cube and between those points u calculate the fractal and there by containing the data so a volume and not going wild by allowing it to calculate outside the invisible cube. Now i'm not a programmer at all, i can't say if this all is possible within ZB2 but i sure hope so.

I'll be more than happy to provide any type of information, formulas, ideas and tips on what to do and how to do it, then it's up to you who actually can make scripts and plugins to get your head around this which would totally rock if you could do it.

/ Max

[Frenchy Pilou]

...but funny
Take any images, and make a sort of average of colors around any pixols
And again and again...
2 examples "exe" (Just stop the prog by closing the window (for PC) made with
Pure Basic (a very speedy compiler basic more than C++)
You can load a free demo for try the source follow
And just play with the "m" and "s" factors !
Incredible the differents images (animated) can be created with this simple process
Just wait 20 seconds for see the transformations and if you patient 3 minutes crazzy things arrive (for prog example01
Have fun!
Pilou

[cameyo]

Thanks Frenchy!!
I have some problems with 3D fractals...
Meanwhile i have developed new version...see first post.

cameyo

[aminuts]

Thanks for the update Cameyo!


Remember it's just a thought (the fractal thing) so don't feel you have to do it. If you like the challenge though that's cool too! But please don't feel like ya have to do it.

Maybe you need a little break from zprogramming? A little play time is ordered by Dr. Aminuts for you!!

[cameyo]

Thanks aminuts
After some works...i don't add the 3D fractals...almost for now.
I have some other idea to enhance the script, but i need the new infos from Pixologic...maybe after the new upgrade will be out.

Why you don't post some of your works with ZPlace?

cameyo

[Frenchy Pilou]

@Cameyo or any others
Little test with the PureBasic Prog
For pc User XP, file format exe in 640*480
Have fun exploration
Pilou
PS if someone want the source use the private message

[Frenchy Pilou]

More fun of course
Pilou

[cameyo]

Thanks.
I have decided to develop with...Python...free and very good.
Sorry for PureBasic.

cameyo

[andreseloy]

Right now i downloaded¡
I have reading your other topic but because i dont understand dont participate. I will practice with this new version. Your zplace is very usefull beside i feel i dont extract from the script all the utilities it has.
Have you made a new guide or documentation wih some examples?
You know? I visit regularly (and i am very interest in Nanomedicine) the nanogalery website and always think in your zplace because i think(i dont know how actually) you can do very intersting molecular or cellular approach with it.
Well, by friend¡ and....thanks again for the update.
Andreseloy

[Frenchy Pilou]

Good choice too (for the fun : Python's name comes from Monthy Python
Open Source delight
Python = Basic Language + Logo + POO

Just a question I don't see "compilator", I just see "interpretor" or virtual java/Python machine ? Am I wrong ?
Maybe you can adapt my Funland as first exercice for see the speed of Python
Have happy coding!
"Qu'importe le flacon pourvue qu'on ait l'ivresse"
"What imports the bottle provided which one has euphoria"
Pilou
Ps And you can also try to code my "Ultimate Screen Machine" with Python

[andreseloy]

Is just a quick test from your Zplace, probably as i commented you prevoiusly if you can make some setup or standard setting from where we can make slight modification will be very helpful
Thanks again
Andreseloy

[cameyo]

Thanks!!

I am writing a new help manual....

Pilou: you can make EXE with Python using some libraries (basically you build an exe with the required DLL and your program). Very fast and simple.

Andreseloy: i don't post often on your works, but you known i always see it.
I'm glad you repost on this forum...
What do you mean about "standard setting" ?
What you wish for make cellular or molecular approch ?

cameyo

[Frenchy Pilou]

@ Cameyo
I am waiting my Funland Python adaptation for compare
Pilou

[andreseloy]

the setting could be something like...the image is from 1.55b ZB practical guide
and the image is from K. Eric Drexler


Is just an example
Thanks very much
Andreseloy

ps: i know you see my post, dont care about it¡