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-====== Mesh Converter ======+====== Mesh converter ====== 
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 +{{meshconverter_tool_a.jpg?nolink&850}}
  
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 ===== What is it? ===== ===== What is it? =====
  
-The[[mesh_converter_generator| mesh converter is a generator]] introduced with version 9 that can be placed off an imported mesh. +The [[mesh_converter_generator|Mesh converter is a generator]] introduced in version 9 that can be placed on an imported mesh. 
 Unlike any of the other generators, the converter is a tool that can harness the textures and shape from an imported mesh and place them back  Unlike any of the other generators, the converter is a tool that can harness the textures and shape from an imported mesh and place them back 
-in the scene in a more usable way. The mesh converter makes it possible to fully optimize your tree’s parts while maintaining its unique geometry and texturing. \\  +in the scene in a more usable way. The Mesh converter makes it possible to fully optimize your tree’s parts while maintaining its unique geometry and textures. \\  
  
-> **Note** This tool is for predominantly tree trunk photogrammetry bases and will work best with tube-shaped meshes. If there is a branch off the trunk, the converter cannot be placed and will need to be in a good position. +> **Note** This tool is predominantly for tree trunk photogrammetry bases and works best with tube-shaped meshes. If there is a branch off the trunk, the converter cannot be placed and will need to be moved to a good position. 
  
 ===== Why use it? ===== ===== Why use it? =====
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-====  Create Textures ====+====  Create textures ====
 Step by Step: [[pg_texturetrunks|Create textures]] Step by Step: [[pg_texturetrunks|Create textures]]
   * Create a tileable texture from the original mesh   * Create a tileable texture from the original mesh
-  * Create a height map based on the geometry of the original mesh+  * Create a heightmap based on the geometry of the original mesh
   * Create a non-tileable texture (ex. Knots)   * Create a non-tileable texture (ex. Knots)
  
-==== Convert to SpeedTree Nodes ====+==== Convert to SpeedTree nodes ====
 Step by Step: [[pg_convertinplace|Convert to SpeedTree Nodes]] Step by Step: [[pg_convertinplace|Convert to SpeedTree Nodes]]
-  * Convert in Place: automatically stitch an extension from the end of your mesh. This creates a stitch, keeps the base mesh, and connects it to a SpeedTree branch node. +  * Convert in place: Automatically stitch an extension from the end of your mesh. This creates a stitch, keeps the base mesh, and connects it to a SpeedTree branch node. 
-  * Convert to Trunk: creates a new SpeedTree branch node with the new tileable texture and height map. In this scenario, the original mesh is not used in the final tree.  +  * Convert to trunk: Creates a new SpeedTree branch node with the new tileable texture and heightmap. In this scenario, the original mesh is not used in the final tree.  
-  * Convert to Branch: creates a new Speed Tree branch node coming off of the original mesh, attached by a spine-only node. The new branch uses the newly created tileable texture. +  * Convert to branch: Creates a new Speed Tree branch node coming off of the original mesh, attached by a spine-only node. The new branch uses the newly created tileable texture. 
  
-====== Using the Mesh Converter ====== +===== Using the Mesh converter ===== 
-{{:converter_diagram.png?nolink&1400 |}}+{{:converter_diagram.png?nolink&1400}}
  
-==== How to Place the Converter ====+==== How to place the Mesh converter ====
  
-  - The mesh converter can be added to the scene by loading it from templates.  +  - The Mesh converter can be added to the scene by loading it from templates.  
-  - From the generation window, drag and drop the Mesh Conversion Icon onto the desired Mesh. The Mesh converter is only valid if attached to a [[mesh_generator|Mesh Generator]] or [[branch_generator|Branch Generator.]]  +  - From the generation window, drag and drop the Mesh Conversion Icon onto the desired Mesh. The Mesh converter is only valid if attached to a [[mesh_generator|Mesh Generator]] or a [[branch_generator|Branch Generator.]]  
-  - The Mesh Converter displays two dots: "T" for Top, "B" for Bottom. First, select the "Top" gizmo and hold the "T" button on your keyboard to place the Top at the top of the trunk. +  - The Mesh converter displays two dots: "T" for Top, "B" for Bottom. First, select the "Top" gizmo and hold the "T" button on your keyboard to place at the top of the trunk. 
-  - Next, select the "Bottom" gizmo and hold the "B" button on your keyboard to place the Bottom area of the trunk. Placing will auto align and center, as best it can, with your mesh. +  - Next, select the "Bottom" gizmo and hold the "T" button on your keyboard to place the at the bottom area of the trunk. Placing will automatically align and center, as best it can, with your mesh. 
-  - Click the pink area marking your texture to enter the Mesh Converter's properties.  +  - Click the pink area marking your texture to enter the Mesh converter's properties.  
   - Adjust the [[http://docs9.speedtree.com/modeler/doku.php?id=mesh_converter_generator|properties]] to further align the spine to the mesh. Make sure all of the parts of the mesh are included by increasing the Clearance. Adjust the tiling region's blend area by looking at the preview texture displayed in the left of the tree window.    - Adjust the [[http://docs9.speedtree.com/modeler/doku.php?id=mesh_converter_generator|properties]] to further align the spine to the mesh. Make sure all of the parts of the mesh are included by increasing the Clearance. Adjust the tiling region's blend area by looking at the preview texture displayed in the left of the tree window. 
-  - Convert by using the five automatic buttons at the bottom of the [[http://docs9.speedtree.com/modeler/doku.php?id=mesh_converter_generator|converter's properties]]. See[[pg_texturetrunks| Convert to Texture]] and [[pg_convertinplace|Convert in Place]].+  - Convert by using the five automatic buttons at the bottom of the [[http://docs9.speedtree.com/modeler/doku.php?id=mesh_converter_generator|Mesh converter's properties]]. See[[pg_texturetrunks| Convert to texture]] and [[pg_convertinplace|Convert in place]].
  
-For more help see our [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXu-oi6XTKP05D3BjQFdg--6xJLBy2CQd|tutorial videos]] to follow along.+For more help see our [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXu-oi6XTKP05D3BjQFdg--6xJLBy2CQd|tutorial videos]].