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[[Category:Getting_Started]] | [[Category:Getting_Started]] | ||
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==Density of Junk: Cluttering and the GECK== | ==Density of Junk: Cluttering and the GECK== | ||
You have a layout complete; now what? Once we're happy with the flow of a space and are unlikely to drastically change layout, the time comes to clutter a space. | You have a layout complete; now what? Once we're happy with the flow of a space and are unlikely to drastically change layout, the time comes to clutter a space. | ||
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When cluttering a cell it is good to disable [[Bethsoft_Tutorial_Layout#Grid_and_Angle_Snapping|Snap to Grid and Snap to Angle]] functions. They were very handy to make a layout, but now you will be setting up objects in many different positions and angles that are not on a grid. | |||
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There are thousands of objects to place in your space, and it can be daunting to find and place the most appropriate assets, even when you are very familiar with what's available. Luckily, the GECK has a new tool called the [[object palette]] that makes placing a wide assortment of items a lot easier. | There are thousands of objects to place in your space, and it can be daunting to find and place the most appropriate assets, even when you are very familiar with what's available. Luckily, the GECK has a new tool called the [[object palette]] that makes placing a wide assortment of items a lot easier. | ||
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==Cluttering with the [[object_palette|Object Palette]]== | ==Cluttering with the [[object_palette|Object Palette]]== | ||
<span class="pops">[http://geck.bethsoft.com/youtube_age_redirect?fil=B98bUHDQRXg Tutorial | <span class="pops">[http://geck.bethsoft.com/youtube_age_redirect.php?fil=B98bUHDQRXg Clutter Video Tutorial at YouTube]</span> | ||
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For this tutorial, we'll be making a vault clinic that has been inhabited by raiders. The room on the right in Fig 1a below will be our focus. The rest of Vault 74 will be yours to clutter once you've mastered the basics. | For this tutorial, we'll be making a vault clinic that has been inhabited by raiders. The room on the right in Fig 1a below will be our focus. The rest of Vault 74 will be yours to clutter once you've mastered the basics. | ||
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This tutorial will be making extensive use of the [[object palette]] tool. Let's take a moment to get familiar with it now. | This tutorial will be making extensive use of the [[object palette]] tool. Let's take a moment to get familiar with it now. | ||
From the main toolbar, navigate to ''World> Object Palette Editing''. Load the '''"RustedMedicalClutter"''' file you downloaded to your '''"\OPAL"''' folder earlier. Notice the | From the main toolbar, navigate to ''World> Object Palette Editing''. Load the '''"RustedMedicalClutter"''' file you downloaded to your '''"\OPAL"''' folder earlier. Notice the ''Palette Objects'' list populates with several thematic pieces of clutter. Select any piece of clutter in this list. Highlight the render window and use '''"CTRL+ALT+Left-Click"''' to place the selected object, the origin of which will snap to the nearest collision surface under your cursor. | ||
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December 20, 2008: Several Vista users have reported bugs regarding the GECK crashing when clicking on items in the object palette list and/or when accessing/editing AI packages. A suggested [http://www.bethsoft.com/bgsforums/index.php?showtopic=924996&st=20&start=20 workaround solution] is to disable tablet functionality in Vista when using the GECK. Navigate to "Control Panel" -> "Programs" -> "Programs and Features" -> "Turn Windows features on or off". This last link is found in the left-side pane of the "Programs and Features" window. When the "Windows Features" dialog box appears, unselect "Tablet PC Optional Components", click "OK", and restart Vista. | |||
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This will allow you to quickly place a variety of clutter objects. You may want to read the more detailed [[object palette|object palette documentation available]] to learn more about the capabilities of this new GECK feature.<br> | This will allow you to quickly place a variety of clutter objects. You may want to read the more detailed [[object palette|object palette documentation available]] to learn more about the capabilities of this new GECK feature.<br> | ||