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The mesh feature is a new capability to bring models, known as meshes, created in other applications into Second Life. Mesh will be available on the aditi developer grid initially, and will be available to all residents after the open beta period is concluded. | |||
== Types of meshes == | == Types of meshes == | ||
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The mesh feature is a new capability to bring models, known as meshes, created in other applications into Second Life. Mesh will be available on the aditi developer grid initially, and will be available to all residents after the open beta period is concluded.
Types of meshes
A simple mesh is...
A multi-material mesh is...
A rigged mesh is ...
Advantages of having meshes in Second Life
Coming soon....
Disadvantages of having meshes in Second Life
Coming soon....
Mesh glossary
- Mesh - A collection of triangles with a single transformation matrix, roughly equivalent to a "Prim" in SL.
- Submesh - A subset of a mesh, equivalent to a "Face" in SL. Associated with a texture entry.
- Model - A collection of meshes, equivalent to a "Coalesced Object" in SL.
- Project Viewer - A special version of the Second Life viewer that allows you to test new features before they are officially released.
- Aditi - A separate grid from the main Second Life world, where you can test new features and ideas, such as mesh upload, without risk to any of your Second Life assets. You can read more about Aditi at: Preview Grid.