Hex update? - Polyloop

thomllama · 15th March 2008, 12:19

anyone have any info on Hex 2.5. I saw it advertised in the weekly e-mail but can't seem to find any real info on it. I see it mentioned here in the french forums but, well, I can't read french

Piem · 15th March 2008, 12:22

it is said: Hexagon 2.5: Featuring Sculpted Prim and DAZ Studio Bridge

mmm..that's all for now

jbshorty · 15th March 2008, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piem

it is said: Hexagon 2.5: Featuring Sculpted Prim and DAZ Studio Bridge

mmm..that's all for now

"It is said"?... No, it is SAD if that's the only planned "improvement" to this software...

Thomas · 15th March 2008, 12:49

As I said on the french side of the forum, now, we know what is DAZ vision for Hexagon...

jbshorty · 15th March 2008, 14:26

oh, i think we always knew. Just living in a state of denial

!

sadot · 15th March 2008, 15:48

And thats why i keep my fingers crossed for A8

. . . my dreams does not hurt anybody

mykyl1966 · 15th March 2008, 16:41

Bug fixes as well were done. Its unfortunate the path its going but why moan about it. The rest of the tools still work well. I don't actually see a problem...but that could be me trying out my new positivity techniques.

Cheers

Mike R

sadot · 15th March 2008, 16:43

Yeap Agreed

3webjam · 15th March 2008, 17:11

Yes, and keep in mind that DAZ will give current owners of Hexagon 2.2 a free upgrade - but just for a limited time. So read your DAZ/PC emails - scroll to the bottom for news like this. Or look into the DAZ/Commons forum about the March sales.

Jacqueline

Szymas · 19th March 2008, 13:40

so there is a upgrade on DAZ's website?

sadot · 19th March 2008, 14:04

2 weeks more to get the update

Szymas · 19th March 2008, 15:14

that upgrade is 2.2 not 2.5 correct?

chromecat · 19th March 2008, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Szymas

that upgrade is 2.2 not 2.5 correct?

No, 2.2 is out for a while. It's really 2.5.

steama · 19th March 2008, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

As I said on the french side of the forum, now, we know what is DAZ vision for Hexagon...

With all due respect, I think it is too early to judge the future of Hex. Nothing's wrong with a bridge to D|S as long as great Hex features are cleaned of bugs, improved and kept in place.

How about wait and see before the baby is born, furthermore this is a point upgrade. Hex 3 maybe great.

Everyone predicting the death of Hex seems were wrong (me being one of the most vocal, obnoxious, doubters).

Great hopes for Hex that I believe are very reasonable.

One more thing—financial POWER:
Does anyone realize how much cash DAZ pulls in? Whether true or not, I was told by a DAZ employee that there are approx. 750,000 platinum club memberships. Well, for fun, cut that crazy number in half and multiply by the cost of a monthly membership. Do you see what DAZ is financially now?

Yes, my friends, with all that cash month in and month out, DAZ could develop Hex into orbit if they choose to spend what it takes. Think of how many 3D companies DAZ could aquire if they wished.

Hope for the best because it is a real possibility.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chromecat

No, 2.2 is out for a while. It's really 2.5.

So the 'NUMERAL' 5 is only the difference.

How do you know? Work for DAZ or are you on the programming team? Just curious. The post seems kinda looney to me. I called DAZ and they thought it was looney too. Very sorry if I am wrong or hurt your feelings.

Peace,

Patrick210 · 20th March 2008, 03:31

Hexagon 2.5 will add a DAZStudio bridge and the ability to create Sculpys for use in Second Life. But, also some significant bug fixes.

-ash- · 20th March 2008, 10:00

What puts me off is the way DAZ do things. I spent quite a bit of money on Carrarra and to find that I could have had C5PRo for FREE I feel belittles my investment. C5 standard maybe but the Pro version? It was the same feeling with the $1.99 Hexagon

Then there is the point order bug. This should have been fixed straight away. Also there is the confusion over the next update to Hex and the lack of communication in general.

So, although Hex is still a good modeler, I'm looking at other options now (MoI and Modo are top of the list). Maybe I'll go that route, maybe I won't but Hex will still be on my hard drive and, like Mark Bremmer said in another thread, will likely still get used for some things.

Patrick210 · 26th March 2008, 02:42

Point order bug is fixed.

bwtr · 26th March 2008, 03:37

The new stuff does not do a thing for me. I am just so nervous about going back to Hex if the jamb/crash problems have not been properly fixed.
I was so dissapointed that I went to Silo, but the current version is still as buggy as Hex2.2..
Thankfully, between MoI and the Carrara6Pro Vertex room and 3DCoat(brush) I have a pretty good modelling combination at low cost.
I dont think I can go through the change back to Hex untill I hear reports that it is, finally, to the working way it deserves.

tonytrout · 30th March 2008, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick210

Point order bug is fixed.

This is good news. Cant wait to give the old girl another whirl around the dance floor.

Downloading now. It was quite a convoluted process to find the link, why do they make it so difficult?? Heres how in case anybody else is having difficulties. I had to go to my downloads history page in my account and reset the hex2 purchase line, whereupon I got an email from daz when they had provided a link directing me to my available downloads page. This was for a second 1.99 licence I bought when the going was good, the original Eovia licence is still unavailable in my account but I believe if you contact the commercial sales of daz with proof of your purchase then they will give you a link to the update.

The daz bridge doesnt interest me (yawn) only the bug fixes, but Im curious about the second life stuff

I hope its not too intrusive or Ill revert to 2.2. Bummer about the online help too, though I saw on the french side there is a download help zip available. Does anyone know if the downloaded help reverts the help callout from 2.5?

PS For what I mainly do (poly character modelling) hex is still the most intuitive tool Ive used.

Wesgraphics · 30th March 2008, 20:50

What's a sculpty?

15th March 2008, 12:19	#1 (permalink)
thomllama That's just cool man! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 31	Hex update? anyone have any info on Hex 2.5. I saw it advertised in the weekly e-mail but can't seem to find any real info on it. I see it mentioned here in the french forums but, well, I can't read french

15th March 2008, 12:49	#4 (permalink)
Thomas Always learning new stuff Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Merignac, France Posts: 11,102 Images: 93	As I said on the french side of the forum, now, we know what is DAZ vision for Hexagon... __________________ Polyloop owner & Administrator - no support by PM or email. Polyloop [EN/FR] - Meuuh [FR +16 ans] - Totyo [FR] - Pixologic [JOB] - Le ZBlog [JOB] - La3dpourlesnuls [FR]

15th March 2008, 15:48	#6 (permalink)
sadot yeah! thats my name Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mexico City Posts: 716 Images: 9	And thats why i keep my fingers crossed for A8 . . . my dreams does not hurt anybody __________________ el mundo se crea un polígono a la vez

15th March 2008, 16:41	#7 (permalink)
mykyl1966 Box modeling Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 278	Bug fixes as well were done. Its unfortunate the path its going but why moan about it. The rest of the tools still work well. I don't actually see a problem...but that could be me trying out my new positivity techniques. Cheers Mike R __________________ I dont believe everything I think.

15th March 2008, 16:43	#8 (permalink)
sadot yeah! thats my name Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mexico City Posts: 716 Images: 9	Yeap Agreed __________________ el mundo se crea un polígono a la vez

15th March 2008, 12:22	#2 (permalink)
Piem Booh! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Rennes/fr Posts: 6,586	it is said: Hexagon 2.5: Featuring Sculpted Prim and DAZ Studio Bridge mmm..that's all for now

15th March 2008, 14:26	#5 (permalink)
jbshorty proud to be a nurb Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: only in your mind Posts: 1,319 Images: 1	oh, i think we always knew. Just living in a state of denial !

15th March 2008, 17:11	#9 (permalink)
3webjam Extrusion Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Holland Posts: 167	Yes, and keep in mind that DAZ will give current owners of Hexagon 2.2 a free upgrade - but just for a limited time. So read your DAZ/PC emails - scroll to the bottom for news like this. Or look into the DAZ/Commons forum about the March sales. Jacqueline

19th March 2008, 13:40	#10 (permalink)
Szymas Vertex Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 9	so there is a upgrade on DAZ's website?

19th March 2008, 14:04	#11 (permalink)
sadot yeah! thats my name Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mexico City Posts: 716 Images: 9	2 weeks more to get the update __________________ el mundo se crea un polígono a la vez

19th March 2008, 15:14	#12 (permalink)
Szymas Vertex Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 9	that upgrade is 2.2 not 2.5 correct?

20th March 2008, 03:31	#15 (permalink)
Patrick210 Pixar want to hire me! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 548 Images: 16	Hexagon 2.5 will add a DAZStudio bridge and the ability to create Sculpys for use in Second Life. But, also some significant bug fixes.

20th March 2008, 10:00	#16 (permalink)
-ash- I'm Batman (in 3D) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Over the road, round the corner, out of the noise. (Scotland) Posts: 725 Images: 9	What puts me off is the way DAZ do things. I spent quite a bit of money on Carrarra and to find that I could have had C5PRo for FREE I feel belittles my investment. C5 standard maybe but the Pro version? It was the same feeling with the $1.99 Hexagon Then there is the point order bug. This should have been fixed straight away. Also there is the confusion over the next update to Hex and the lack of communication in general. So, although Hex is still a good modeler, I'm looking at other options now (MoI and Modo are top of the list). Maybe I'll go that route, maybe I won't but Hex will still be on my hard drive and, like Mark Bremmer said in another thread, will likely still get used for some things. __________________ Regards Tony

26th March 2008, 02:42	#17 (permalink)
Patrick210 Pixar want to hire me! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 548 Images: 16	Point order bug is fixed.

26th March 2008, 03:37	#18 (permalink)
bwtr Brian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 2,068 Images: 49	The new stuff does not do a thing for me. I am just so nervous about going back to Hex if the jamb/crash problems have not been properly fixed. I was so dissapointed that I went to Silo, but the current version is still as buggy as Hex2.2.. Thankfully, between MoI and the Carrara6Pro Vertex room and 3DCoat(brush) I have a pretty good modelling combination at low cost. I dont think I can go through the change back to Hex untill I hear reports that it is, finally, to the working way it deserves.

30th March 2008, 20:50	#20 (permalink)
Wesgraphics Please, check your email!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 78	What's a sculpty?

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