Hi all,

Over at Daz, they have Hexagon 2.5 "public beta", in their freebie section.

Thank you for the link Chromium I hope it will remain a freebie ...

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Sorry boss, should have given a bit more info.

From Daz:


"This Beta will expire on June 8th, 2011.

What Should I Know About Hexagon 2.5.1.36?
1. Release version 2.5.0.5 and the 2.5.1.36 beta should not be run on the same machine. This could negatively impact those who use Hexagon in a production environment.
2. This is a 'rebuild' with new libraries and though many bugs have been fixed in this beta, there are some new bugs that weren't in the previous 2.5.0.5 build.

Known Issues:

      1. Camera view must be moved to refresh the workspace display in some cases when opening files.
      2. Materials don’t display in workspace viewport until clicking on Unassigned Faces on Mac.
      3. Reopening saved beta .hxn Hexagon files drops label names for materials, shading domain and objects on Mac.
      4. Not all icons have tool tips yet.
      5. Dissolve edges with the new remove vertices option does not always remove vertices as expected.
      6. Full Screen preference doesn’t work at start-up.
      7. File association for .hxn aren’t set and can’t be set for Hexagon on PC and Mac.
      8. HXN file icons are incorrect.
      9. Number Pad Enter Key does not work for Validate.
      10. UV map background is transparent when saved.
      11. The Hexagon-DAZ Studio bridge does not yet work on Mac.
      12. The Hexagon-DAZ Studio bridge does not work with DAZ Studio 4 at this time.
      13. The Hexagon-DAZ Studio bridge does not send model textures to DAZ Studio.
      14. Shortcuts can’t be edited.
      15. Exporting models with dynamic geometry causes crash.
      16. Extrusion tool causes crash on validate on Mac.
      17. 3D Text primitives do not create all font primitives correctly on Mac."

EDIT: Daz Update

"Yes, you can edit the shortcut keys. That was a left over from a previous build and should have been removed from the known issues list for this beta."

I could have bet on it

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Comes to no surprise to me.

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Two wrongs don't make a right.
But six left turns will get you around the block
and back in the driveway again.

I was sure of it like I'm sure that the sun will rise up tomorrow morning

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... and, did it ?

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I'm pretty sure it did - I remember bending over naked at the time...  

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Am I the only one who thinks they named it Windows because it is a major pane? BA-DUM BOOM!!

A second Beta has been released: Hexagon_2.5.1.52 Public Beta #2

An update to the initial beta cripple.


Quote-
"What's been fixed since the last public beta build?

      Fixed #0042152: Setting shading domain on a UV mapped sphere causes crash
      Fixed #42016: Changing font on 3D Text insert crashes [Hexagon] 3D Primitives
      Fixed #0042194 : Exporting 3D Text prmitives to OBJ crashes Hexagon
      Fixed #0042186 : Fast Extrude with smoothing applied to sphere primitive model crashes build 43
      Fixed : Faces with holes are exported incorrectly when exported to obj
      Fixed #0041607 : Need workspace display refresh after loading models on Mac
      Fixed #0042044 : CLOSE ALL on Cylinders with 2 or 3 sections
      Fixed #0040995 : Dissolve vertices is still not working correctly
      Fixed #0040680 : Number Pad Enter Key does not work for Validate;
      Fixed #0041381 : Insert Points on a line with Symmetry enabled does not create symmetric points and no warning it does not work
      Fixed #0041213 : 3d Painting. Pressure sensitivity Pen has no effect;
      Fixed #0041226 : Eraser on tablet pen does not erase.
      Fixed #0042122 : Smooth/Chamfer combo crash;
      Fixed #0042143 : hex crashes with "Average welding" on a simple "8500 vertices" smoothed model
      Fixed #0042152 : Setting shading domain on a UV mapped sphere causes crash
      Fixed #0042186 : Fast Extrude with smoothing applied to sphere primitive model crashes build 43
      Fixed #0040833 : bounding scroll step and max/min camera raduis added
      Fixed #0040839 : The menu options (and the keyboard shortcuts) for Immersive/Normal/Customize do not work.
      Fixed #0041276 : Creating a connected arc causes arc to disappear
      Fixed #0041275 : Deleting a connected arc causes crash
      Fixed #0041863 : Trying to use the inset part of the extrusion tool crashes Hexagon.
      Fixed #0041733 : Object export crash
      Fixed #0041989 : "Domain manager is in invalid state" error
      Fixed #0042025 : Adding Sixth Shading Domain Crashes Program
      Fixed #0041623 : Icon to display Custom Tool Pallet disappears
      Fixed #0040696 : Decrease smooting shortcuts don't work
      Fixed #0041473 : Crash when undoing a UV weld;
      Fixed #0041125 : Menu options don't clear when you move the cursor off of them
      Fixed #0040985 : Send to DAZ Studio does not save and load texture painted on model
      Fixed #0040986 : Saving .hxn file of object errors on saving painted texture on object



What Should I Know About Hexagon 2.5.1.52?

      1. Release version 2.5.0.5 and the 2.5.1.52 beta should not be run on the same machine. This could negatively impact those who use Hexagon in a production environment.
      2. This is a 'rebuild' with new libraries and though many bugs have been fixed in this beta, there are some new bugs that weren't in the previous 2.5.0.5 build.



Known Issues:

      1. Not all icons have tool tips yet.
      2. Full Screen preference doesn’t work at start-up.
      3. File association for .hxn aren’t set and can’t be set for Hexagon on PC and Mac.
      4. HXN file icons are incorrect.
      5. UV map background is transparent when saved.
      6. The Hexagon-DAZ Studio bridge does not yet work on Mac.
      7. The Hexagon-DAZ Studio bridge does not work with DAZ Studio 4 at this time. However, Hex-DS4 Bridge, works from DS4 to Hexagon, but if you initiate from Hexagon 2.5.1.x it looks for DS3.
      8. Exporting models with dynamic geometry causes crash.
      9. 3D Text primitives do not create all font primitives correctly on Mac.
      10. Chamfer tool may not operate as expected and distort existing UV mapping.
      11. In some cases, smoothing may cause application instability or crashes.
      12. After some crashes, you many need to reset the application preferences to default to re-stabilize the software.



How Do I Get This Build?
You can access this build by going to this product page: Hexagon 2.5.1.52 Public Beta #2

You will need to use this serial number to activate this build:
HDZSTND-025-0000002-SHV-001-EBTNWPO (Expires 13-July-2011)"

Thank you Chromium

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Apologies for anyone following this saga for the delay in posting.

(Kept putting it off, got distracted).

So quoting from DAZ3D:

"Hexagon has continued to be worked on to fix bugs and issues in the software. We are excited to give you this new Beta Version to work with.

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So what does this mean to you?

Hexagon has undergone a massive bug fix and stabilization round of development. Hundreds of bugs have been fixed. You'll see better reliability and stabilization in this build.


What's been fixed since the last public beta build?

Fix for 42341: Smoothing objects with holed faces crashes Hexagon
Fixed #0042023 : Editing Dynamic Shape with Smooth
Fixed #0041344 : Jagged texture painting along seams
Fixed #0041634 : There is no default material assigned when sending to DAZ Studio
Fixed #0041932 : Cutting/deleting a complete piece of geometry selected by polygons, verts or edges does not work. Fixed #0041933 : Cannot delete objects that are selected by all polygons, verts, or edges.
Fixed #0040797 : Painting does not Undo Texture
Fixed #0040816 : Transparency painting does not undo
Fixed #0041671 : Views do not update properly when using multiple view modes
Fixed #0041671 : Local Draw does not block incactive views redraw any more. Updating inactive views in multiple view mode now depends on Refresh Method value only
Fixed #0042126: Switching from Immersive, or customize to normal hides the scene panel
Fixed #0041024: UV Welds are all removed when you hit undo
Fixed:00023442:Unsatisfactory arrangement for dual monitor set up in Hexagon 2.5
Fixed #0042060 : Trying to smooth the space in the Text Primitives will crash program;
Fixed #0042364 : crash when moving mouse over UV view window;
Fixed #0042520 : resizing lines object crashed program;
Fixed #0042393 : Applying a corrupted jpg file as a material crashes Hexagon;
Fixed #0042422: Loss of shading domains.
Fixed #0042078 : Validate button malfunction
Fixed: #0042524: Extracting a face from a text object crashes (Mac); Note: crash happened on PC also and for cloned faces with holes.
Fixed #0042080 : Chamfer tool malfunction;
Fixed #0042735 : toolmgr-tool-no-pop popup error then Crash after File:New:Create Primitive
Fixed: #42732 Selections temporarily disappear when you switch to another program
Fixed: #42731 Selections temporarily disappear when using Loop, Between and Ring tools
Fixed: #42730 Changing view removes display of selections until cursor moves back over objects
Fixed #0042414: Copying to .hxn
Fixed #0042626 : Sculpty import/export broken;
Fixed #0042626 : Sculpty import/export broken; Fixed #0041875 : Send to DAZ Studio does not work.
Fixed: #0041630: Object, Shading Domain and Material name labels are blank
Fixed : Problems with scroll bar.
Fixed #0042913 : Utilities Stretch with normal mode causes instant crash


What Should I Know About Hexagon 2.5.1.79?

1. Release version 2.5.0.5 and the 2.5.1.79 beta should not be run on the same machine. This could negatively impact those who use Hexagon in a production environment.
2. If you install 2.5.1.79 over your 2.5.0.5 you will need to use the new serial number provided below. Your old 2.5 Serial Number will not work any more.


Known Issues:

1. Sculpties can cause issues.
2. DS Bridge on the Mac is supposed to work with the next DAZ Studio 4 build but only partially works with DAZ Studio 4.0.2.55 (Released version).
3. We know there are many issues with Mac OSX Lion. Hexagon is not certified to run on that platform at this time.



How Do I Get This Build?
You can access this build by going to this product page: <a href="https://www.daz3d.com/i/3d-models/-/hexagon-public-beta?item=12568">Hexagon 2.5.1.79 Public Beta #3</a>

You will need to use this serial number to activate this build:
HDZSTND-025-0000005-FYS-001-EBTNXBS (Expires 26-Oct-2011)"

EDITED: Typo

Just a little heads up.

If you go to Daz you'll see this:

"For the First Time Ever, DAZ Presents
 
DAZ Studio Pro, bryce Pro,
& Hexagon for FREE!"

Some of it may come in handy.

Holy hell... you ain't kidding...

Deal of the year so far - I'm off to snarf stuff - and don't forget the free tutorials and plug-ins - get ém while you can.

Belly up to the trough, people - this won''t last.

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Am I the only one who thinks they named it Windows because it is a major pane? BA-DUM BOOM!!

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Looked at the total and it was around $850.00 all together. What are they up to?

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Two wrongs don't make a right.
But six left turns will get you around the block
and back in the driveway again.