[WHAT IS A MESH? WHY DO I NEED IT?]

Do you have a link for primstar? I run a Mac so not sure if that would be an impedience or not.  I think if I had something   similar to SL primative tools...something I know how to use and am familiar with...I might be able to understand what I am doing then transition to blender. 

[WHAT IS A MESH? WHY DO I NEED IT?]

Thank you everyone for providing useful explanations and offered links. The information was very helpful. 

It sounds to me if mesh can do all this whizz bang stuff, there will be no need for prim builders/sculpty users like myself.  I have never created and sold what I do to make a profit...what little I sell doesn't even cover the costs of materials I spend with other merchants let alone even touch my tier cost.   I enjoy creating things from what many call primative tools....too bad the 3-d modelings programs don't offer a basic primative mode modeled on how it is done in SL....that I know how to do ...LOL.   Being able to create was a draw to come to SL and spend money.  Really, what is left to draw people into SL or retain them once teh shiny has worn off?

I understand the need for enhancements and improvements, but with every change it effects everyone to some degree.  I think many small mom and pop creators could vanish because the market place will become so complex we can't keep up.  Most of us do not  have the resources or skills to create mesh.  It sounds like the creativeness in SL may slide further  and will fall to a select few like it did in the past with the land barons (mesh barons?) This could be yet another blow to SL's ecomony.

*wonders how many more blows to the economy there will be before SL folds*. 

[Photoshop Guides Question]

Thinking upon the kind replies has lead me to an alternate acceptable solution by changing the default gride.  Thank you one and all for solutions.

[WHAT IS A MESH? WHY DO I NEED IT?]

I am a hobbiest builder, who sells a few things from time to time only recently started using sculpties in my builds.  I like SL and stay in SL because I can create things.  I cannot make sculpties, albeit not for the lack of trying. Blender and Wings are alien beings that make me run screaming.

What are meshes?  Why do we need mesh?  I have no clue what meshes are other than some intricate sclulpty.  Sounds to me like you have to be someone with alot of knowledge to make them.  What good it is going to do me or other builders contributing to the SL Economy other than I have to purchase more expensive components to incorporate in my build, or, I have to quit buiding period? 

I don't mind improvements, but for the masses they could of improved the in-world building tools rather than something that requires a specialized program with specialized skills. I don't mind learning new things I have learned fledgingly how to use Photoshop because of SL, but blender and wings just elude me....the concept eludes me.

Is there an URL for basic  basic basic concepts and explanations for clueless new folks?

 

[Photoshop Guides Question]

I think it is semi-answered. Creating a blank file with set guides is a great option, one I had not thought of...but, that solution doesn't really answer what I intended originally about the capability of the photoshop product.

Is there a user option/feature/ preference that can be set for the photoshop workspace guides so each new file you create has these guides show without having to set them up manually each time? 

[How to Add Edge Shadow to Upholstery Texture]

Something else you might consider is checking out the Gimp class offered through Builders Brewery, or run a search Education Events to see what is offered in world.  Builders Brewery offers a myriad of classes on a variety of topics each week and the classes are free...although, it is common courtesy to tip the person teaching the class.

I recently attended  a BB  class on shadows done in  GIMP (I use photoshop), which sounds like what you are looking for.   It was held in voice.  I can't recall the person's name who taught the class but I believe he offers a basic series of classes offered in relatoinship to GIMP.  TP to the main LM and join the group so you are notified of upcoming classes.

Here are a couple of links I found by googling--I think the Youtube one is what you are currently looking for. 



http://gimp.pixtuts.com/gimp-tutorials/effects/realistic-shadow

[Photoshop Guides Question]

Thank you, Snickers!  Your suggestion is not only simple but something I hadn't thought of!!!  LOL seems I have such clueless moments sometimes.

[Photoshop Guides Question]

Is there a way to set up the photoshop "guides"in View so you can preset and show under "view"..."extras" without having to set them up each and every time for a project? I am using CS4 Extended (one with 3-d obj painting)

[Which is the most comfortable animation package?]

Medhue,

I looked this over a bit at work .  Are there any other tutorials or manuals that you know of for SLat?   Will this program run on a MAC?

[Need pole dance animations, please help!]

Full perms, or even copy/transfer animations are usually pretty expensive, espeically if they are really well done animations. While I have not had occasion to purchase dance animations, Monti offered good advice on where to begin to look . Make sure you read any licencing agreement before you buy, and are clear on what you are buying (i.e. full perms or copy/transfer animations) since many vendors may have more than one permission set of animations available. 

[Is anyone having problems with uploading?]

Yes, I have been having the same issue.  When I talked to live chat, they had me clear cache, relog into a place called pooley and force update my inventory. (i.e. type A in search box of inventory, when seach slows down, type B, etc.)  Once this was done, cache cleared a 2nd time, and another log in I was fine.  However, one of the textures I had created SL didn't like, so I had to redo it and resave it. Might give it a shot and see if it helps your issue.