New user, really stupid question
Ok, I have been using Apoph 2.02 for my renders and never had a problem. I just downloaded 2.08 beta, and I can't render. I downloaded flam 3 and put all the files in my apoph folder and still don't get it. Can anyone tell me step by step how to set this up? All I want is to be able to render single images from what I create in the apoph window. I'm sorry if this has been explained a billion times, I've looked at multiple sources and just don't get it. Sorry for the noob question.
If you're just looking to
If you're just looking to use flam3-render to render a still frame, it's incredibly easy.
First you should add the flam3 install path to your working path. Right click on My Computer and select "properties". Under the advanced tab click "Environment Variables" and look for path (not classpath, just path). Edit the path and add your flam3 directory to the path. From now on when you go into the command prompt you'll be able to use the flam3 exes without CDing to their location.
Now that you have flam3 in your path, go to start->run and type cmd to bring up the prompt. I usually put my flame xml files in the same dir I want images output to. Cd to that dir and type flam3-render (the open bracket in html. For some reason if I type it it truncates the reply) flame.flam3 with flame.flam3 being the name of your xml file. It'll then render the image using the flam3-renderer.
You can find more info on the wiki here: http://electricsheep.wikispaces.com/flam3-render
Good luck!
I appreciate the quick
I appreciate the quick response, unfortunately that doesn't mean a whole lot to me. I followed you up to the cmd prompt, but unfortunately I have 0 experience with computer language or DOS commands. I know what cd is, but I don't remember how to switch directories. Also, once I DO get the correct directory, I don't understand how I am supposed to be rendering through this. I mean, I really just want to take whatever flame I make in Apoph and be able to simply render it to a folder. All I'm hoping for is a way to render straight out of the apoph program like I used to do in 2.02. There, I would just hit render and it would save the flame to wherever I designated. Going through the cmd prompt seems extremely more complicated for someone like me with only the most basic computer language/command skills. Basically, I use the program for fun and for working with simple scripts in my spare time.
Any other way to render specifically through Apoph? If not, any other more specific instruction you could give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
i think you just need to
i think you just need to select the external renderer command in apophysis. first you'll have to set the location of flam3-render in the preferences. you are probably better off asking questions like this on the apophysis email list than here.

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