Did the Diorama API just change in the last few days?

[Steve]

Hi,

Did the calls for createDiorama change recently? There are new choices
that the API reference does not show when generating from the code
builder page.

Thanks! Steve

[Paul van Dinther]

Yes, major improvements. Sorry about the api change. I had to do this to get around a bug in google Earth. Documentation should be up to date. I will check in a minute.

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[Paul van Dinther]

Hi Steve, thanks for the heads up. I updated the documentation but never uploaded it. oops.

I was reluctant to change the API after publishing but I had no choice. The diorama system now uses cameras instead of lookat. It is a more flexible system as you can now look up at things and still orbit them. Also you now have roll.

Later this week I release a new command addAnimation that will make it possible to have many views and animations for a single scene. That will make it possible to make more upbeat faster paced presentations.

What are you making?

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Regards

Paul van Dinther
Our Google Earth creations at www.planetinaction.com

[Steve]

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the update, this is very helpful. I am working on a school
project for Harrisburg University in Pennsylvania USA.

How do you request that I properly credit you? I have noticed the
'powered by planet in action' on some.

Also, am I allowed to use this professionally as long as credit is
given? I think this is an excellent tool, I have been waiting to see
something like this for a while. thanks for making it!

My business:
http://urban3dmodeling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/urban3Dmodeling

Best, Steve

[Paul van Dinther]

There is no need to credit at all. The site regenerates income through advertising. But I am of course happy with any free promotion you can give. Stay in touch, I am very keen to hear the issues and feature requests.

Soon I be releasing addAnimation as shown in my Rio vid from yesterday. Also spline support and smooth model animation is in the works.