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Yeehah!!! Got my PC back to a respectable amount of RAM. Pending a burn-in test to make sure the system is stable, I'll be back on the Poser trail within the next couple of days. <br /> <br /> Technology... Just Say Yes. <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> Good luck Groucho <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

OK, PC is cranking along nicely, and I'm already where I was supposed to be just before all the hardware hassles popped up. I'll have an updated Lab Of Tomorrow ready within the day. Still fairly rough, but getting there. I have made a lot more material surfaces though for better customisation. <br /> <br /> Anyway, the primary architecture is all but complete. Next will be all the fun little instrumentation and special effects toys... <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

Good news <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

Yes that is great news. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> Had to order new batteries for Futura just the other day. Man, can these things get expensive. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lmao.gif" alt="" />

Okay, here is an (somewhat) updated version of the Lab Of Tomorrow. Still an early prototype, but getting there. <br /> <br /> It's a long weekend coming up over here, so I should have plenty of time to putter around and add more stuff. <br /> <br /> Have fun playing with this... <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

Thank you Grucho <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> *out to try it*

You are quite welcome! I liek milk.

I like it groucho <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> it's a very clean style <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> !

Thanks GrouchoC! <br /> I'm gonna try this out later tonight. <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/happy8.gif" alt="" />

So much to play with, and so little time <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" />

Hey GrouchoC, <br /> The LOT_P2 is looking very good! I really like the new additions; especially the boxes near the generators (They seem like they'd make good control units, if they're mapping was seperate from the capsule...). <br /> The seperate material zones on the "well" is also a nice touch; it should allow for some cool "energy" effects. <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I am very comforable with Poser's lights; so if you'd like a hand, or some tips, just let me know. (Maybe show me a render from MAX that shows the lighting you'd like to achieve...) <br /> <br /> <br /> I can barely wait to so the next version. <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hmmm... I think I saw Futura wondering around in the LOT; so I'm off to see if i can catch up with her; she and I have some unfinished business. <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/happy8.gif" alt="" />

Okay, the reason I've been a little slow in adding more Lab Of Tomorrow stuff is one of curiosity - I've been doing some heavy-duty experimentation with Poser <==> 3D MAX file transferring. So I've systematically trying out all the export/import options. <br /> <br /> (Mainly because I have a huge stockpile of public domain 3D meshes in [MAX / Lightwave / Imagine / Truespace / your old format here...] I'd like to convert to Poser. I've been dabbling in 3D for over 20 years now and never throw anything away.) <br /> <br /> The really good news is I think I've figured out the whole thing, so I'm pretty confident that any object I make or convert will work as I expect in Poser. <br /> <br /> Having done all that, I can say this: <br /> <br /> The next release of The Lab Of Tomorrow will be in a proper, modular format. Each component will be a separate pp2 file, indvidually uv mapped if required, and properly positioned for correct placement when loaded. In addition, because each piece can now be swapped in or out as required, there can be lo-res and hi-res versions of each mesh, so that you can have all the detail you need up close, and still save on memory for the more distant objects. <br /> <br /> At least, that's the plan. <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

OK Groucho <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

Sounds good <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" />

Alot of work. It is very kind of you to go this great mile for the project. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> Can't wait. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/biggrin.gif" alt="" />

What can I say? We all get a nice little set of props to play with, and I get some real-world, hands-on experience in designing something for Poser from scratch. <br /> <br /> We all win! <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/smile.gif" alt="" /> <br /> <br /> I didn't know what to say; but I am glad to see that this project is still progressing. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/happy8.gif" alt="" />

<span style="font-size:14px;"><i>I'm baaaaackk!!!</i></span> <br /> <br /> Sorry about the self-imposed exile - I've had a busy, disruptive month. But all is now peachy-keen, and I'm back into the Poser swing-of-things. <br /> <br /> (An extra 320Gb of storage and a new shiny video card does help...! Then again, filling said storage within three weeks, and a bad case of <i>GTA:San Andreas-itis</i>) doesn't.) <br /> <br /> Work on The Lab of Tomorrow is back up and running. I should have something for uploading by the weekend. <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

Hi big cat <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

My cat says >MEOW!< <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" />

You Know I was just thinking about you GrouchoCaeser. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> Was wondering where you had gone too. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_think.gif" alt="" /> It is good to have you back with us. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_clap.gif" alt="" />

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/TFR718 (6).gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/TFR718 (6).gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/TFR718 (6).gif" alt="" />

I may not make much noise (think like a cat, think like a cat, think like a cat...!) but I do log-on and read the new posts almost every day. It's now kind of a habit. <br /> <br /> The hard part is organizing free <i>quiet</i> time do do what I want to do. <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_shifty.gif" alt="" /> Yes, I notice the load in the cat litter when I awake <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_sick.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_sick.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_sick.gif" alt="" />

Well it's not <i>my</i> fault there's no cat-flaps in the vicinity... <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

(Looks around and sees dust<i> everywhere</i>...) <br /> <br /> Good Grief!! It's been this long since I've fired up Poser? <br /> <br /> The Lab Of Tomorrow¹ is back on track. Updated prototypes will be uploaded on Sunday 23rd. My aim is to have the whole furshlugginer mess ready for use as a Halloween prop, so aiming for final version by 10th October. Once the final versions are created, they will be put here for free use by anyone. <br /> <br /> ¹ Maybe I should just call it the Lab Of Real Soon Now until it is actually released! <br /> <br /> GrouchoC

We're hoping <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/lol.gif" alt="" /> !

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_dance.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_dance.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/eusa_dance.gif" alt="" />

Can't wait GC. <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" />

Well spank my [expletive deleted] and call me Susan... I've actually made some progress in this little project. <br /> <br /> Quick pic of the WIP... <br /> <br /> More forthcoming. <br /> <br /> GrouchoC.

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> <br /> Maybe I'll be using this for making my morphs in future <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/wink.gif" alt="" />

<img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/thumb.gif" alt="" /> Take your time Groucho <img src="https://www.posetteforever.com/images/smiles/biggrin.gif" alt="" /> !