Using the Online Reference
| Starting Points |
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This help file comprises the
entire On-Line reference and tutorial for Particle Storm
Version 2.0.
Particle Storm 2.0 has many new and more advanced features than its predecessor. It also has a new interface that is drastically different than Particle Storm 1.0. The combination of these two things may lead to a steep learning curve for some. We suggest you start your experience with Particle Storm with the "Quick Start" tutorial. This will get you familiar with the interface and will give you the basic skills you need to begin the tutorials. Read the section titled "General Knowledge", as this will begin to explain the mode of thinking when you create animations within Particle Storm. To further familiarize yourself with the interface, refer to the section titled "Interface Guide". You can find this area on the left navigation bar. Be sure to take a look at this area before jumping into the tutorials; it will help you get around the interface. After that, take a look at the Tutorials. They'll give you a good understanding of the capabilities of Particle Storm. Some of the more advanced tutorials assume that you know the basics of how all the controllers and recording procedures work, so you'll want to refer to the Controllers Reference if you get stuck. |
| Things to look for |
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You'll find some tips, tricks
and warnings within the reference sections. These are
denoted by the following symbols:
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| Tutorials and sample content location |
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It is recommended that you work
through all the tutorials in order. They will aid in
your understanding and prevent confusion. Each tutorial
explains how to create a specific effect from scratch.
Some objects and scenes are pre-made and can be found
under the directory: Some of the tutorials will refer to these objects directly. While most of the tutorials are intermixed, some will be more in-depth than others. If you find it difficult to follow some of the tutorials, go back and review the General Knowlege section and the Controllers reference. |
| Patches and Documentation Updates |
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To insure the highest quality, Dynamic Realities
frequently releases patches for Particle Storm 2.0.
Improvements can include bug fixes or entirely new
features. Any new feature in this documentation is
denoted by a "NEW!".
Where can you download patches? Link to our DR Updater site at: http://www.dynamic-realities.com/update/ Make sure to have your Serial number and Pre-Activation code handy. |
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warning.
Tips and advice.
Notes usually place emphasis on a
specific topic.