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hi

i wonder if it's possible to add objects in skechup that are exported to obj and then funcions as proxies in the standalone?

like adding trees with the skatter plugin?

jorgensen

well i figured it out - proxies is called instances in octane - as i get it.

i can now fine export scatter data in csv format and import via a skatter node.

a while ago i created some nice trees prepared in octance and saved as .orbx files.

can't i use them as skatter objects? only .obj files?

jorgensen

just to answer my own question - it seems that i can use localDB for this.

but how about hedges?

in sketchup i create a component that has the size of the hedge element, then i copy this component around and link a octane proxy file - works great.

but how do the same when i use the standalone?

thanks
jorgensen

You can use orbx imports within a node tree. I'll have to post a few images or video of the process cause its a bit tedious just telling you how to do it.... back in a bit!

https://youtu.be/1JqpHBAj2BU

This is without sound, but pretty straight forward..

thanks fivebythree

i think i get it now.

very appreciated.

jorgensen

Anytime, Octane has many more amazing tools and effects seemingly not listed in the manual. Check out the LUA repository for some great items and automation as well. viewtopic.php?f=73&t=57252
Cheers.

i'm just a architect that tries to create illustrations - not an expert nor programmer