User Guide

12
Building Worlds
Although you can create an infinite variety of objects using constructive solid geometry,
there are some objects that you cannot create in Atmosphere Builder. Organic shapes,
such as the human form, and spheres may only be approximated using the available primi-
tives. This is where 3D objects saved in the Viewpoint file format come into play.
Importing Viewpoint objects provides a way to add additional detail to a world. For
example, you can create a model of a fish in another 3D modeling application and import
it into Atmosphere Builder as a Viewpoint object.
A. Box object B. Floor object C. Cone object D. Wall object E. Stairs object F . Column object
G . Slab object H . Viewpoint object
Laying out objects
When building a world, the space between objects is as important as the objects
themselves. For example, if you build a room using two floor objects and four wall objects,
the amount of the space inside the room is defined by the relationship between objects.
You can create a tall, narrow space by creating a narrow floor and tall walls, or you can
create an expansive space by creating a wide floor and short walls.
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