[Opensim-dev] Translating VRML for use in OPENSIM

[Brucep523]

There is so much available for OpenSim that it is almost overwhelming. I
have taken the latest OpenSim and got it up and running fairly quickly (less
that an hour) and found some .OAR files and was able to load different ones
in to check them out. I am really impressed. I then discovered the DIVA/WIFI
build which is nice in that it has the user front end built in. So now I am
pondering which version to go with. I guess the DIVA/WIFI basically forces
you into getting updates from them. I dabbled briefly to get a web front end
working with OpenSim but was unsuccessful. So I have a few more questions:
I am thinking of running my own Standalone Grid since I have 3 or 4 servers
I can use but wanted to get recommendations on the pros and cons of
standalone vs. being interconnected - all input and opinions are welcomed.

Next, I need decide whether I should run the DIVA/WIFI version or go with
the standard OpenSim download. If I go with the OpenSim how easy is it to
setup to use MYSQL? Again,  all input and opinions are welcomed.

I have heard from a couple folks and read on some sites about using Unity3D.
Not sure that I want to spend any money on this venture since I doubt that
there is really any money to be made (lots of 3D sites out there). But I am
curious what others are doing and what people might have to say about
Unity3D.  Again,  all input and opinions are welcomed.

Still trying to figure out where the content goes and what format it is, I
guess as I read more I will learn more. Since I can't find anything under
the server folders I am assuming that the content is stored in the database?
So what is the main format of the content (other than the typical graphic
files like GIF, JPG, etc.)?

Is there any limitation on the number of regions one can one under a given
configuration (the DIVA/WIFI version built 4 regions)? Is it easy to add
regions? Can you load different .OAR files into regions?

Last question for this go around, the Avatar that is setup with either build
is a female and while using Imprudence to logon as recommended by many, I
can't change the avatar shape (it is locked and indicates I don't have
permission yet the land and everything indicates that I am the owner).

Take care...
Bruce Preudhomme
Founder & Owner of PC Pursuits
~The IT Department for those that don't have one~
http://www.pcpursuits.com
~ Join Our Free Virtual Reality 3D Community ~
http://www.united3d.com




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[mailto:opensim-dev-bounces at lists.berlios.de] On Behalf Of Marcus Alexander
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Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 12:05 PM
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Subject: Re: [Opensim-dev] Translating VRML for use in OPENSIM

Hi Bruce!

Here are some of my favorite starter links for content developer:
http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Artist_Home

Real-time 3D Creating/Viewing
http://wiki.kokuaviewer.org/wiki/Downloads

Scripting LSL: http://lslwiki.net/
LSL documentation resource

twitter: #opensim

Regards,
Marcus

On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 4:34 PM, Bruce Preudhomme <brucep523 at gmail.com>
wrote:
> I have been hosting 3D Communities for the last decade and continue to 
> have a Blaxxun Platform 7 site (http://United3d.com) and an Active 
> Worlds Galaxy (http://active3dworlds.com). I have been looking for a 
> 3D platform to supplement these sites and eventually replace them. I 
> am extremely impressed with the latest version of Opensim and I want 
> to learn everything I can about it. It seems quite sophisticated and 
> loaded with features. I am trying to figure out the best tools for 
> developing worlds for OpenSim and want to figure out how I might 
> recreate a site like my Blaxxun site at http://United3d.com. So this leads
me to several questions:
> Can VRML be converted to the format used by OpenSim (not even sure for 
> what the native format is) and if so how?
> What are the top 3 tools for developing worlds?
> What are some recommended links for detailed how to develop for OpenSim?
> What are other online resources for discussing technical questions 
> related to running an OpenSim site and developing for OpenSim (mailing 
> lists, blogs, etc.)?
> Thanks in advance for any and all help you may provide.
> Take care...
> Bruce P.
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