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On Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 2:28 PM, Ponthieux, Joseph G. (LARC-E1A)[LITES II] < [email protected]> wrote: > Howdy yall, > > > > So I’m curious if anyone has ever imported Excel spreadsheet data into > Softimage or Houdini? > > > > I know that there is probably a greater chance that I could find a way > export the sheet as CSV data, and then bring in the data that way possibly > by writing a converter to sort the data into a collection or something, but > I’m really looking for some way to have the sheet drive the elements in the > scene. Essentially I’d prefer the sheet to be linked rather than imported > so the data can be easily replaced or updated. > > > > The idea is to use the app to create a “3D Chart” driven by the sheet > content. I realize that it’s probably a reach with Soft but thought maybe > Houdini might have other options. I’m also looking at Unity as well, with > the assets created in Soft, Maya, or Houdini. I want the spreadsheet to be > more a reference than an import however, with the cell content used to > drive chart elements such as text, element position in space, or other > characteristics. > > > > Has anyone here ever done something like that? Soft, Houdini, and Unity > are the primary platforms being considered. > > > > -- > > Joey Ponthieux > > LaRC Information Technology Enhanced Services (LITES II) > > Science Systems and Applications Inc. (SSAI) > > NASA Langley Research Center > > __________________________________________________ > > Opinions stated here-in are strictly those of the author and do not > > represent the opinions of NASA or any other party. > > > > ------ > Softimage Mailing List. > To unsubscribe, send a mail to [email protected] > with "unsubscribe" in the subject, and reply to confirm. >
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