Welcome to the Fireball XL5 3D Model

The XL5 Model was originally created in Caligari's trueSpace2 3D
modeling software.  There are two versions of the model: 1) A Caligari
Native File 2) A DXF format model.  There are some additional files
included with the object itself.

1)  The Native Caligari format files are complete but must have the following
    Targa (TGA) files in the TEXTURES directory.

	FIN1.TGA	Nose cone (Fireball Jr.) Fin stripes
	FINLFT.TGA	Large vertical wing pod (left)
	FINRT.TGA	Large vertical wing pod (right)
	JRLABEL.TGA	Nose cone (Fireball Jr.) side body label
			(both sides)
	TAILLABL.TGA	Vertical Stabilizer label (left side)
	TAILLABR.TGA	Vertical Stabilizer label (right side)
        YELLOWPT.TGA    A yellow patch for the fins.

    When these files are in the TEXTURES directory, the .COB file will
    load into trueSpace with no problems.

2)  The DXF 3D object can be loaded into any software that accepts
    the 3D DXF format.  The object imports as a uniform texture and color.
    The above mentioned files can then be applied where appropriate using
    your individual software's surface texture/bitmap procedure.

Bruce Brachman
brachman@voicenet.com


AUTOCAD Use of DXF Model

    As an example, the .DXF file has been successfully used with
    AutoCAD release 12.  Use the "File -> Import/Export -> DXF In" menu
    item to read in the DXF file to AutoCAD.  This can take a few minutes
    so be prepared to wait.  Then do a "zoom extents" to see the model in
    a full window.  You may also want to turn snap off as the drawing
    extents are approximately +/- 5 drawing units.  The model looks good
    if you alter the view point a bit (try "vpoint 0.2.0.2,0.2") and
    remove hidden lines ("hide").

Austin Tate
a.tate@ed.ac.uk