Two Animations

[Big Frank]

That was my first thought, Frank
I left it alone, waiting to find out if it could be done in X3D.

I was pretty sure it couldn't be done in X3D alone. I would always do stuff like this in Flash which handles such tweens with ease. However, what I often find is that combining X3D and Xtreme there's just about always a workaround if you're willing to get your hands dirty and look under the bonnet.

[Deepdiver08]

Thanks guys for your prompt help on here. Seems like it stretches the program!! beyond its limit lol

Remi -- I had not though about putting it into my video program to add further transitions from the first basic one. I use Vegas so maybe that will work as well.

Big frank -- I do not yet have xtreme but seems like it will have to be my next investment.

Thanks again for your help in answering my question.

[Big Frank]

I do not yet have xtreme but seems like it will have to be my next investment

You will not look back - it is head and shoulders above the competition.

[simsmj]

This is my attempt at the dual animation, again using both Xara3D and XaraXtreme. I used the Pulsate1 animation in Xara3D, and as I stepped thru the animation frames I also stepped the viewpoint vertically by 15 degrees, and exported the individual frames to XaraXtreme and built up the animation there.

Mike

[salaam]

If you have them, the easiest and quickest way would be to use Xara3D along with SWiSHmax.

Anas

[-=Drifter=-]

Very nice, Mike. I cannot find anywhere in Xara 3D to change the vertical viewpoint by 15 degrees exactly. How did you do that?

[simsmj]

Hi, Drifter.
Excerpt from Xara3D Help

Hold down Ctrl to move only horizontally. Hold down Shift to move only vertically.

If you want a precise rotation, use the cursor (arrow) keys on the keyboard to change the rotation in 1 degree steps. Ctrl+ the cursor keys gives 15 degree steps.

Alt-drag moves the objects relative to the background.

You can also rotate the objects around their center line. Either:

Ctrl+Shift drag on the right scrollbar

or hold down Shift and use the up/down cursor keys for 1 degree steps

or CTRL+Shift+up/down cursor keys for 15 degree steps.

Note that when the text is horizontally face-on, rotation around the center line gives the same effect as vertical movement.

Alt+Home cancels any rotation and displays the objects face-on.

You can see the specific rotation angles on the bottom right of the Xara3D window.

Graphic adds some further options.

Mike

[-=Drifter=-]

Re. Excerpt from Xara3D Help... OOPS!
Guess I should read the help section more. I just get used to relying on this forum for all the great help you and others provide.
Thanks, Mike, and now I'll go to my room.....