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[[Image:Mesh-Splash.png|750px|frame|none|Image by Timmi Allen.  Content created by Timmi Allen.]]
[[Image:Mesh-Splash.png|500px |link=Mesh Walkthrough: Mesh Tour]]


== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
The Mesh Project Viewer is a chance for all Second Life Residents to try out an early implementation of Mesh Import, an upcoming feature that will allow creators to model objects using external tools and bring them into Second Life.  To participate, you will need to (1) download the mesh project viewer, (2) enable your account on our Aditi grid, and (3) connect to an appropriate mesh-enabled region.  For detailed instructions on these steps, see our [[Mesh Walkthrough: Mesh Tour | Getting Started with Mesh]] page.
The Mesh Project Viewer is a chance for all Second Life Residents to try out an early implementation of Mesh Import, an upcoming feature that will allow creators to model objects using external tools and bring them into Second Life.  To participate, you will need to (1) download the mesh project viewer, (2) enable your account on our Aditi grid, and (3) connect to an appropriate mesh-enabled region.  For detailed instructions on these steps, see our [[Mesh Walkthrough: Mesh Tour | Getting Started with Mesh]] page.


== Video Tutorials ==
== Help ==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fb2LP1n-Lk&feature=player_embedded Exporting Autodesk Maya mesh data and importing mesh data into Second Life]
* [http://blog.machinimatrix.org/3d-creation/blender-meshes-trail/ mesh support with blender (3 videos: overview,create,import)]


== Sample Mesh Files ==
==== Understanding Mesh ====
See [[Mesh/Sample Content|the sample content page]] for a current list of mesh files you can download and try out.
 
== Test Plans ==
Current and pending test plans can be found [[Mesh/Mesh Tests|here]].
 
== Understanding Mesh ==
* [[What is mesh|What is mesh]]?
* [[What is mesh|What is mesh]]?
* [[Mesh costs|Understanding mesh costs]]
* [[Mesh costs|Understanding mesh costs]]
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* [[Mesh/FAQs|FAQ]]
* [[Mesh/FAQs|FAQ]]


== Resources ==
==== Video Tutorials ====
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fb2LP1n-Lk&feature=player_embedded Exporting Autodesk Maya mesh data and importing mesh data into Second Life]
* [http://blog.machinimatrix.org/3d-creation/blender-meshes-trail/ mesh support with blender (3 videos: overview,create,import)]
 
== Downloads ==


==== Latest Installers ====
==== Sample Mesh Files ====
* [http://download.cloud.secondlife.com/project-viewers/mesh/Second_Life_2-2-1-211639_ProjectViewer-Mesh_Setup.exe Windows]
* [[Mesh/Sample Content|Sample Content Page]] : Current list of mesh files you can download and try out.
* [http://download.cloud.secondlife.com/project-viewers/mesh/SecondLife_2_2_1_211639_PROJECTVIEWER-MESH.dmg Mac]
 
* [http://download.cloud.secondlife.com/project-viewers/mesh/SecondLife-i686-2.2.1.211639.tar.bz2 Linux]
==== Latest Mesh Viewer Installers ====
* [http://download.cloud.secondlife.com/project-viewers/mesh/Second_Life_2-2-1-211639_ProjectViewer-Mesh_Setup.exe Windows Mesh Viewer]
* [http://download.cloud.secondlife.com/project-viewers/mesh/SecondLife_2_2_1_211639_PROJECTVIEWER-MESH.dmg Mac Mesh Viewer]
* [http://download.cloud.secondlife.com/project-viewers/mesh/SecondLife-i686-2.2.1.211639.tar.bz2 Linux Mesh Viewer]
 
== Articles ==


==== Transcripts ====
==== Transcripts ====
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* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondlife3dmesh/ Mesh images flickr group]
* [http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondlife3dmesh/ Mesh images flickr group]


==== Articles Archive ====
==== Archives ====
* [[Mesh/Getting started|Getting started]]
* [[Mesh/Getting started|Getting started]]
* [[Mesh/Creating and converting meshes|Creating and converting meshes]]
* [[Mesh/Creating and converting meshes|Creating and converting meshes]]
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* [[Mesh/Rezzing a mesh|Rezzing a mesh]]
* [[Mesh/Rezzing a mesh|Rezzing a mesh]]
* [[Mesh/Texturing a mesh|Texturing a mesh]]
* [[Mesh/Texturing a mesh|Texturing a mesh]]
== QA and Bugs ==
* [[Mesh/Mesh Tests|Mesh Tests]] : Current and pending test plans.


[[Category:Mesh]]
[[Category:Mesh]]

Revision as of 08:35, 14 October 2010

Status Mesh Import
  • The Mesh Project viewer and mesh support on aditi are still under development and are considered "Early Beta" stability level. Consequently, issues such as crashes or loss of mesh content may occur.
  • 10/14/10 : Mesh has entered Open Beta status. The Mesh Project Beta Viewer is now available for download. See 10-13-10 blog for announcement.



Mesh-Splash.png

Introduction

The Mesh Project Viewer is a chance for all Second Life Residents to try out an early implementation of Mesh Import, an upcoming feature that will allow creators to model objects using external tools and bring them into Second Life. To participate, you will need to (1) download the mesh project viewer, (2) enable your account on our Aditi grid, and (3) connect to an appropriate mesh-enabled region. For detailed instructions on these steps, see our Getting Started with Mesh page.

Help

Understanding Mesh

Video Tutorials

Downloads

Sample Mesh Files

Latest Mesh Viewer Installers

Articles

Transcripts

Archives

QA and Bugs