How do I make "wireframe" objects?

There are at least two methods to simulate wireframe objects using Imagine (version 2.9 or higher), the first is memory expensive, it uses the Latticize function, the second uses new Death Star textures family (again, only 2.9 or higher):

Latticize Function:

• Use the Latticize function and enter a value of about -0.05 in the requester. This will turn your entire object into a wire- frame, made up form narrow tubes. If you just want part of the object wireframed, then select the edges you want in Pick Edges mode and perform the Lattice from there. This adds a lot of extra polygons though, a sample primitive sphere (24x12 sections) needs 14,608 bytes before, 92,224 bytes after the Latticize function.

DeathStar Texture:

Here's another way for creating the wireframe with square or rectangular wireframe openings:

• Set the objects filter values to 255, 255, 255. Apply one of the Death Star family of textures to the object. Set the Bevel Filter value to 0 (zero). What you get is the bevel portion of the texture showing only. Voila! "Wireframe". Of course, you may or may not want to adjust the bevel width and the bevel slope.

Last Update: July 13, 1995
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