THORENBUILT - STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN - 1 PRIM
...or at least 32 steps closer
8, 16, or 32 steps
For developers or personal use. Package includes:
3 sculpt maps (no-modify)
all-in-one sample (no-transfer)
Nothing fancy here, more like steps than a complete stairway. We mostly use these for landscaping, although they can be used just as well as part of a most intricate stairwell. The three options, with 8, 16 or 32 steps, can be combined to make stairs of any length.
Unlike regular prims, you won't bump your (avie's) toes at every step. No bumping sounds, sculpted stairs make a smooth climb. Plus you save up to 31 prims each!
Technical bits: The sample stairs have a rise height and thread depth of 0.4m, for a total rise (and run) of 3.2m, 6.4m or 12.8m resp. To make sure the threads stay level, use the sizing method described below.
TIP: Most sculpted stairs that don't need to be made phantom (don't need an extra invisible prim to walk on) are placed in a 45 degree angle. To size them, first make them larger or smaller using the white handles only. Once you have the right height, adjust the width using the - in this case - green handles.
TIP 2: You probably noticed the common 4, 8, 16, 32, etc number of repeats on texture mapping. I like to use an odd number of (in this case vertical) repeats, oftentimes a prime number. This results in a less repetitive appearance of a seamless texture. On these samples you see the vertical repeats set to 19, 37 or 73. Play around with that until it looks right.
Need something in between? Something slightly different? Or a complete stairwell made to specs? Drop me a note.
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