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NodeBox 3
Questions & answers about our node-based tools.
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mac os 10.8.5 node 3 / unstable
hey there i m trying to use node 3.0.36 on a macbook air 1.86 GHz intel core 2 duo (2 gm ram) and OS x 10.8.5 (java 7, update 25). the app opens but is basically frozen (no reaction to mouse clicks e…
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by lucasnijs
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Place Node
Hi there, Ive been looking at past users sketches and I notice that there are using a "Place" node? Im running NodeBox 3 and cant seem to find it in library of nodes. Any thoughts or help?
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by Frederik
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Poster printing
I created a 9" x 9" square using NodeBox 3 using 96 dots per inch. Accordingly, the square was 864 pixels by 864 pixels. How do I poster print the square on 8.5" x 11" (letter size) paper such that i…
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by Frederik
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Export High Resolution
Hi there, Im a somewhat newbie to NodeBox and I am wondering how I can export some of typographic experiments to large pdf posters. As of right now I have the png option which are just 72 dpi. Ive be…
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by Frederik
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Group by count
Hi NodeBox folks I've trying to build a pie chart / wheel diagram from CSV import. I've got an input list of strings, and I'd like to size the arcs by the count of duplicate entries for each unique v…
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by Pete
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Beginner question about disappearing image....
So I've been following the tutorials on the NodeBox site. I'm still confused as to why often times when I load a new Node into the network, my entire image disappears, even before changing the existi…
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by theaudiomedium1
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Wishlist: Keycommands for zooming
Hello! Zooming in Nodebox's graphics and node display is very hard if --like sometimes me -- you're using an old Mac with a one-button-mouse. So I have a wish, please add keystrokes for zooming. A us…
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by Frederik
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Morph between shapes?
Ohai very nooby question here: is it possible to morph between shapes or will i have to write it myself? (with python?) thanks Gusty
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by Frederik
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random point from text
Hi, I'm wondering if it'sis possible to given a text, wiggle only some points of it, so to have a distortion based on points. If I resample the text I lose it and get only some points. Hope my questi…
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by Frederik
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What happened to the "Place" node?
I was a user of v2.something a while back. I am revising some projects on a new computer and reinstalled with the new v3. I extensively used the "Place" node and now it seems I can't find its replace…
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by Frederik
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if then
Hi, I tried to create a filter (eg if x300 then ... ) using a "compare" node but its output is just "true/false". I need a numerical output as in the example before, just the number smaller than 300.…
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by matteo
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if then
hi, I'm tryinng to achieve a simlpe "if / then" condition (ie if y300 then...) I tried using the compare Node, but its output is true/false . I'm expecting a filter, outputting only the numbers that…
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String art; Existence of meta nodes?
Hello, I am totally new to NodeBox and I am interested in knowing if an idea is feasible. Basically, I want to determine if NodeBox could be used as a tool to design string art. String art involves p…
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List or tuple output in a new node for superformula
Hi all, this is my first post regarding the fabulous NodeBox3. I wanted to implement the code for superformula and [supershape] (http://nodebox.net/code/index.php/Supershape) that was already a part…
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by lievenmenschaert
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BIG problem with Zip Map node and Data Visualization tutorial
Hi, everyone! The Zip Map Node returns the proper values, but not as a proper list. It places all the possible values in a single row, instead of using a row for each key value. Therefore I can't use…
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by JamesWlf
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random number visualization help
Hi! I attached a file from which I should be able to construct an image with pseudo random numbers. My objective is to use it to help me identify patterns in the sets of numbers I have. Does anyone k…
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by JamesWlf
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Nodebox 3 works on OSX 10.8.x after reinstall the Java for OSX 2013-004
Hi Frederik, thanks for your quick reply to my comment under the topic "nothing happens". After a reinstall of the Java for OS X 2013-004 Update Nodebox3 works like charm again! The Java for OS X 201…
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by Frederik
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nothing happens
Hi, There is something really strange that is happening right now on my nodebox. When I open the software I can't select anything. Even though it's some files that I already created, I cannot select…
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by Frederik
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Nodebox 3 unusable on Mac OS 10.6 after installation of Apple-updates
Hello, I am using Nodebox 3 with Mac OS 10.6.8. Today I installed Apple's Security Update 2013-002, Java Update16 and Nodebox 3.0.35. So far everything worked fine (Security Update 2013-001, Java Upd…
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by Frederik
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Offset path
Is there any way to offset a path, like the offset path effect in Illustrator?
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by Marcus
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A shape example
try the shape example from the docs on nodebox3, a stair step occurs in the line. how can I improve this? http://nodebox.net/node/documentation/tutorial/exploring.html A shape example. Thanks steve
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by steve
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compound & colorize conflict?
Hello, I'm trying to "cut" a coloured pattern with a text shape, playing with a compound node (intersect) that has as input a textfield and a clorize node. The single nodes work fine, but the compoun…
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by Frederik
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how to start with tweeter 1.1 API &c
Hi, I'm wondering how to start in NB3 to read twtter feed using the API KEy &c. Is there a ready made tutorial or how to guide? best, matteo
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by matteo
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break line
Hello, is there a way to insert <br/ or "\n" in the textpath so to manage better the paragraph? The only solution I found is to play with the text field width, but it's not the same thing. thanks, ma…
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by Frederik
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How do I optimize Nodebox 3?
Will a graphics card improve performance somehow? I ask this because this tutorial crashes nodebox by the end (or makes it slow enough to make it seem it has crashed) in my laptop: http://nodebox.net…
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by Frederik
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OSC connection with Max/Msp/Jitter
Hello, I am trying to use the OSC in Nodebox 3 and connect with Max/Msp/Jitter to send live signals back and forth between the two programs, but the page that describes the method (http://nodebox.net…
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by Frederik
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CMYK color support
Hello, Is there any plans for cmyk color support in Nodebox 3? As far as I understand it cmyk support isn't exactly trivial (especially not with pixel graphics), but at least being able to specify ac…
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by Frederik
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OSC with TouchOsc
Hi, Sorry for asking again the same thing, I also read the two previous discussions about OSC and maxmsp but I can't make them work. I'm testing the nodebox "osc node" with touchosc (an osc controlle…
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by Frederik
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comparison example in math tutorial
Hello Has anyone done the "Try to change it so the bigger rectangles change into an ellipse of the same dimensions and color." part of the comparisons tutorial? I'm sure its pretty simple but have ma…
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by mattbr
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white borders
Hi, I'm having some problems with white lines appearing while placing squares on a grid. The grid is 10 by 10 with a width and height of 900. The squares are 100 by 100 so they should fit perfectly.…
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by lucasnijs