Thom DeCarlo (trdecarlo++at++tasc.com)
Wed, 02 Apr 1997 09:24:46 -0500
We are working with multiple resolution datasets (DTED I (100m) through
DTED V (1m)) and similar resolution texture images. Can the loader be
tweaked to support these different formats?
TIA,
Thom
Jenny Zhao wrote:
>
> On Apr 1, 11:27am, Wilfred Janssen wrote:
> > Subject: DFAD/DTED-loader
> > Hi there,
> > Is there anybody who knows a=of a DFAD/DTED loader for Performer. It is
> > a format for terrain data of the US Army (I believe).
> >
> in the 2.2 that is going to be released in
> the near future, we have a dted loader that builds the raw data into
> pfTerrain data structures. pfTerrain is the new
> dynamic morphing geometry feature in performer2.1 and the coming
> 2.2. It handles the dynamic switching and morphing
> of multiple LODs in real-time.
> pfASD is the node type that manages pfTerrain.
>
> although we don't have a dted loader that converts things
> directly into a static geoset, i hope what is there
> can help you start on your way, if you choose not to use pfTerrain.
>
> if you need it now, i can send the beta version of the loader to you.
>
> > regards,
> >
> > Wilfred
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