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hi, everyone, i'm trying to create a "cube" made by 9*9*9 matrix of numbers. those numbers are randomly change very fast. and it makes MAX stuck, then lost a lot of frames, i tried this patch on an high efficient Mac, it's still not working well. so is there some ways to reduce the computation, and make this patch work? because i'd like to try some effects on this "cube", like shaders, spinnings and twinkling...but i have already stuck here with jitter...

am i chose the wrong way and wrong objects to programming like this? or it's the technology limitation of nowadays‘ computer？

my english is not very good... thanks everyone

hi, everyone, i'm trying to create a "cube" made by 9*9*9 matrix of numbers. those numbers are randomly change very fast. and it makes MAX stuck,  then lost a lot of frames, i tried this patch on an  high efficient Mac, it's still not working well. so is there some ways to reduce the computation, and make this patch work?  because i'd like to try some effects on this "cube", like shaders, spinnings and twinkling...but i have already stuck here with jitter...

am i chose the wrong way and wrong objects to programming like this?  or it's the technology limitation of nowadays‘ computer？ 

my english is not very good... thanks everyone


can-anyone-help-me-about-stuck-in-jitter

(fixed a typing error, the 2nd jit.gl.gridshape should have been jit.gl.mesh)

Not behind the computer so I can't see your patch.

Jit.gl.gridshape @shape cube @ matrix output 1 @ dim 9 9

You'll get a cube ( needs to be a 2d array not 3, 9 * 9)

To randomize try putting a zl.scramble between the 2 objects.

Use jit.spill to turn the matrix output into a list to see how its created.

(fixed a typing error, the 2nd jit.gl.gridshape should have been jit.gl.mesh)
Not behind the computer so I can't see your patch.
Try the following.
Jit.gl.gridshape @shape cube @ matrix output 1 @ dim 9 9
Plug this into
Jit.gl.mesh
You'll get a cube ( needs to be a 2d array not 3, 9 * 9)
To randomize try putting a zl.scramble between the 2 objects.
Use jit.spill to turn the matrix output into a list to see how its created.


sorry @ANDRO ? i cant get the idea, plug a Jit.gl.gridshape into another ???

here is your patch , I hope you can learn from it.

What I really wanted to do instead of a noise on textures, is use jit.gl.text @mode 3d 

and have a jit.noise going to a jit.gl.multiple's inlet 

control jit.gl.text @mode 3d 's text with jit.gl.multiple.

the other option I can see (in order to use jit.gl.text instead of jit.gl.textures)

would've been to built a poly~ with an embed jit.gl.text and use that instead of multiple

here is your patch , I hope you can learn from it.
What I really wanted to do instead of a noise on textures, is use jit.gl.text @mode 3d 
and have a jit.noise going to a jit.gl.multiple's inlet 
control jit.gl.text @mode 3d 's text with jit.gl.multiple. 

the other option I can see (in order to use jit.gl.text instead of jit.gl.textures)
would've been to built a poly~ with an embed jit.gl.text and use that instead of multiple

1.the jit.gen object running as runtime, is it possible to replace this object with jitter object/max object? or i have to buy GEN ?

2.if i wanna change the font every 20 seconds (for instance), i have to put 2 sets of numbers in .png ?

1.the  jit.gen object running as runtime, is it possible to replace this object with jitter object/max object? or i have to buy GEN ?

If you don't have the coins , the monthly subscription is 9.99US$. it's well worth it.

Back to the patch. yup it can be done Max 5-6 version. I retwist it back. Give me a few minutes.

In the mean time , here is what it the patch looks like. it's doesn't explode like that but it's the cube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xos2PAetfU0

Which version of Max are you running?
This is made in Max7 
If you don't have the coins , the monthly subscription is 9.99US$. it's well worth it. 

Back to the patch. yup it can be done Max 5-6 version. I retwist it back. Give me a few minutes.
In the mean time , here is what it the patch looks like. it's doesn't explode like that but it's the cube. 

- Read what I wrote in the previous message. 9.99 $ :-)

-but yeah, as you can see in my answer in the 2nd patch I made a version where you don't need gen.

yup ! unfortunately with this approach you'll have to create a 2nd set of fonts.

I strongly suggest illustrator and when you're done , go to export 

Make sure they are white so you can play with the colors.

My pleasure. I hope you learn from this patch. It's well worth looking into.

1.the jit.gen object running as runtime, is it possible to replace this object with jitter object/max object? or i have to buy GEN ?
- Read what I wrote in the previous message. 9.99  $ :-)
-but yeah, as you can see in my answer in the 2nd patch I made a version where you don't need gen. 

2.if i wanna change the font every 20 seconds (for instance), i have to put 2 sets of numbers in .png ?
yup ! unfortunately with this approach  you'll have to create a 2nd set of fonts.
I strongly suggest illustrator and when you're done , go to export 
Make sure they are white so you can play with the colors.
If you can't make them white 

thanks a lot again~
My pleasure. I hope you learn from this patch. It's well worth looking into.
it's pretty much straight forward. 

i can open the patch in max7(trial version)，it runs perfect.

but in max5(which i paid) the jit.gl.multiple only have 2 inlet, and its outlet can't connecting the inlet of jit.gl.gridshape. so there is nothing in the window. would you please change it again? and....thank you ~ ORZ

I didn't change anything on jit.gl.multiple .

Maybe in max jit.gl.multiple needs to be set up as such;

[jit.gl.multiple 3 @glparams position scale color]

would you please change it again?
Not sure I follow you.

I didn't change anything on jit.gl.multiple .
 Maybe in max jit.gl.multiple needs to be set up as such;
[jit.gl.multiple 3 @glparams position scale color] 

i compared max5 and max7, there are a lot of difference. every jitter objects must have a name in 5 to make sure they are in the same render environment ,and for [jit.gl.multiple], the name is even more complicate . and some other problems.i think i can't describe them all with my english...

maybe it's better i upgrade MAX to version 7...

if you come to china, i'll invite you to dinner.

i compared max5 and max7, there are a lot of difference. every jitter objects must have a name in 5 to make sure they are in the same render environment ,and for [jit.gl.multiple], the name is even more complicate . and some other problems.i think i can't describe them all with my english...
maybe it's better i upgrade MAX to version 7...

anyway, thank you very much!
if you come to china, i'll invite you to dinner.


We'll actually , yes it's not a must to name your context in Max7 because it does it automatically , but when you start doing larger patcher

with multiple renderers like a pool of jit.gl.node and poly~ and subpatches and ... etc you need to name your context.

In some cases , like with jit.movie @texture_output 1 ,

So max6-7's automatic naming scheme is really cool for faster prototyping and getting your idea out faster but , when it comes

down to real business and more complex patching and making optimisation , my above statement is again true.

Anyways, I hope you can upgrade to Max7 , if not , remember, it,s 9.99$us per month :-)

old computer and no way does it even come close to max6 and 7.

We'll actually , yes it's not a must to name your context in Max7 because it does it automatically , but when you start doing larger patcher
with multiple renderers like a pool of jit.gl.node and poly~ and subpatches and ... etc you need to name your context.
In some cases , like with jit.movie @texture_output 1 , 

So max6-7's automatic naming scheme is really cool for faster prototyping and getting your idea out faster but , when it comes
down to real business and more complex patching and making optimisation , my above statement is again true. 

Anyways, I hope you can upgrade to Max7 , if not , remember, it,s 9.99$us per month :-) 

update: yeah definitively , upgrade
old computer and no way does it even come close to max6 and 7.


yes, i add this attribute, but it stil not working

ok, i'll upgrade MAX, maybe after i buy a new laptop

"as for jit.gl.multiple 
yes, i add this attribute, but it stil not working

ok, i'll upgrade MAX, maybe after i buy a new laptop


You can use @targetname or attach the [jit.gl.multiple] to the object you want to bind to (left outlet).

can anyone help me about stuck in jitter