BOSMarcher Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Ive never used the audio because of the manual synchrinization. I'm not that patience or steady with the beat.Does 3.0 get rid of that? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No ... but I like it, becuase sometimes you want to go double-time/half-time, and you need the manual control for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsar Nikk Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 No... but I like it, becuase sometimes you want to go double-time/half-time, and you need the manual control for that. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I hear the new version of Pyware has a feature where you can manually control what tempo a group of marchers march at...is that right? In almost every show I have ever written where the music fits it, I have moves where part of the band marches to the quarter note, while part marches to the half note. I see that the upgrade to 3.0 is only $129 for users that have 2.x....is this worth it? Any significant changes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfairbanks Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 (edited) I hear the new version of Pyware has a feature where you can manually control what tempo a group of marchers march at...is that right? In almost every show I have ever written where the music fits it, I have moves where part of the band marches to the quarter note, while part marches to the half note.I see that the upgrade to 3.0 is only $129 for users that have 2.x....is this worth it? Any significant changes? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> you can, in fact, have some members moving half time while others are moving single time (or double time even) with 3.0 I got the update on Thursday and I've already used the 'pace' tool (the function we're speaking of) three or four times.. works pretty well.. tim Edited August 6, 2005 by timfairbanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droclot Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 you can, in fact, have some members moving half time while others are moving single time (or double time even) with 3.0I got the update on Thursday and I've already used the 'pace' tool (the function we're speaking of) three or four times.. works pretty well.. tim <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good to hear, I am looking into the upgrade right now. There are some improvements on their list that seem like they will be really helpful. So you'd say it is worth the $? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timfairbanks Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Good to hear, I am looking into the upgrade right now. There are some improvements on their list that seem like they will be really helpful. So you'd say it is worth the $? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes, i would say it's worth the money.. i also like the ability to select performers by profile.. for instance.. if your hornline is mixed up in a large block but you want to select all the saxes.. you can type in 'sax' in the select by profile dialog box and it will pick out all of the saxes for you.. i also like the new text tool, where it remembers your favorite text boxes and placements.. there are many more keyboard shortcuts and i haven't gotten quite used to them, but i'm sure once i do, they'll save a lot of time. I still wish that they would let 'accept' be clicked by pressing enter.. oh well, baby steps.. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMHSBD Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Ok, i wrote last night with the new version and the text box template alone is worth the money! MY only complaint now is it takes 3 minutes to connect to my online acount. I reinstalled the viewer on my computer it it connects in seconds but the full version is like using a dial up. other then that, I like alot. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumCorpsRadio Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Anyone have the price list for the newest upgrade handy? I'd be upgrading from 3D Java Interactive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PywareTechSupport Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 My name is Dustin and I am a technician at Pygraphics I have read through this forum and I would like to provide some answers to questions that were posted. 1) Using odd shapes props. You will need to have a art program such as Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop that allows you to save a gif file with transparancy. You can create the piece of art and save the file as gif and choose to save with transparency when you import the image it will show the grid in the transparent areas. 2) Tips for using the Block Tool The block tool is easiest to use when you have the intervals defined, then when you get the form that you like even if it has more players that you have selected you can clear the matching order and match all of the postions to the block and once you press accept it will only place the positions you have matched. 3) If your drill is moved a number of steps to far back or too far to the front and you need to move the enitre drill either forward or backward. Go to each page and select all of the positions that need to be moved and select the Morph tool. Then click on the center of the form relocation handle (which looks like 2 concentric circles) and drag the forms to the new location and press accept. This will not only move the forms but it will also correct the animation. You will need to do this for each set of the drill. 4) Increasing the font size for coordinate prinouts. Go to File and choose Print Coordinates. Select Print Performer Coordinate Sheet. Click on Set students per page and type 4. Then click Print/Preview and choose Page Setup and choose to print in Landscape. Then click OK and choose to print this will increase the size of the print out to about a 16 - 18 pt font. 5) Update version 3.0.0 pricing Update from 3D Java Interactive Version 2 $129 Update from 3D Java Version 1 $289 Update from 3D or Virtual 3D $499 Please let me know if you have any questions about the Pyware software my email address is Dustin@pyware.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumCorpsRadio Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 btw - Dustin came through for me bigtime with some issues I was having. He was quick to respond to my e-mail and he went way out of his way to help me get audio to work so don't be afraid to use Tech Support if you have trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PywareTechSupport Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Hello this is Dustin again. I would like to let everyone know that a new pyware users forum has been added to the pyware website as well as new online chat support. These were added to greater help all pyware users. The website is www.pyware.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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