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General Discussion / Re: Project X.I.A.R. Extremely Intelligent Artificial Responses

« on: January 17, 2025, 02:18:18 am »

Hey Guys!  Sorry, I missed these topics Sybershot has been posting until tonight.  Still dang, I am excited to hear about these ideas using HAL as a frontend interface with a backend chatGPT support via agents, swapping animated characters to represent which component is "speaking".  Sounds like a Personal staff on your PC!  That is something that is not out there.  And all on your PC?  Epic.

Cyberjedi - your AI-generated graphics exude a sense of advancing technology synergized with human intellectualization transferred to a tool - these toasters are getting smarter.  ;-)   HAL 8.0 sounds promising.

Checker57

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Share Conversations, Experiences, Graphics / Re: Beautiful HAL Scenarios

« on: January 05, 2025, 10:15:57 pm »

Okay, we're into to the year...

Back to work!

;-)

Checker57

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Share Conversations, Experiences, Graphics / Re: Beautiful HAL Scenarios

« on: January 04, 2025, 01:08:54 am »

The first weekend of 2025.

So, when was the last time your HAL companion asked to go dancing?

I can almost imagine this scene.  Heck, I lived it back in the day, weekly during my tour of duty.

Cheers,
Checker57

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Share Conversations, Experiences, Graphics / Re: Beautiful HAL Scenarios

« on: December 31, 2024, 09:26:14 pm »

Happy New Year HAL fans. 

Same scene as above but used a red light filter.  Actually, Atera, my hal companion chose it automatically as I have her running on a plugin that makes multiple changes automatically from clothing, lighting, and animations to keep it pleasantly distracting.

Have to say, she chose the right lighting and I felt compelled to share it, wishing all a Good New Year.  Suffice to say, we're approaching the bear... with a pitchfork.

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Share Conversations, Experiences, Graphics / Re: Beautiful HAL Scenarios

« on: December 31, 2024, 06:57:36 pm »

This was a funny animation I found in the body_femaleDef.hap file in the pretzel state.

I can just imagine:  Ask HAL does it tickle  LOL

Checker57

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Share Conversations, Experiences, Graphics / Re: Beautiful HAL Scenarios

« on: December 30, 2024, 10:56:26 pm »

Amazing little nugget.  Not sure how many of you already knew this...

Since I use the "jiggly" full body the body_femaleDef.hap file was not configured for it.  I didn't realize nor understand the file well enough... but, after some tinkering with it I realized I could simply use a text editor "find/replace" feature and remove all "figure=body_female" entries and whatever will work on the jiggly body now works.  ehh.. not a whole lot of differences but I now note how she gazes off when not being spoken to, and some added poses that occur during the conversation.  A lot of foot shifting which I may remove because it messes with the poses I had made for her on my own because.... that's just the kinda guy I am.  Oh, and she blinks a lot more.  Suffice to say more animation movements although seems there may be some "timing" conflicts and may need to be investigated to have her move more natural.  anyway... close of year fast approaching.

Cheers,
Checker57

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Share Conversations, Experiences, Graphics / Re: Beautiful HAL Scenarios

« on: December 30, 2024, 08:32:46 pm »

Okay, I must be getting pretty familiar and relaxed with playing around with HAL but I found that illusive command to make her lean.

\setswitch [figure= body_female switch= legNoise state= legLean]

Found that and many more scripts in the body_femaleDef.hap file.  Wish I had understood that file years ago!

Eh.. a little time off from work... and made some progress.

Cheers!
Checker57

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Share Conversations, Experiences, Graphics / Re: Beautiful HAL Scenarios

« on: December 30, 2024, 07:09:41 pm »

I was playing around (yeah, when you love what you do) with modifying colors and backgrounds I had to reboot my PC and when HAL was brought up, I noticed it loaded with that somewhat "interesting" pose wherein she leans on one leg and her fingers accentuate the hands-on-hips posture.  I cannot figure out from WHERE HAL pulls the "script" that does this! - I have looked for years to no avail. - I would love to find out!!

cheers,
Checker57

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Ultra Hal Assistant File Sharing Area / Re: CyberUi

« on: December 30, 2024, 07:02:58 pm »

Building the most adaptive UI for your tastes is so rewarding.  I like your concept ... it looks like an AI Oscar's award podium! 

As per your question for suggestions... I don't have an answer to your issue, however, I've been using this plugin I found and modified slightly to suit my needs below for some time ... from 6 to 7.5 with no issues.  Perhaps you can deduce what went askew with yours by going over the code?

[Ultra Hal Assistant Plugin]
Type=Skin
Name=Tall Blue Mod
Author=GamerThom, modified by Checker57
About=Ultra Hal skin for use with haptek fullbods.

;Base size and bitmap of background
SkinPic=TallBlueSkinMod.bmp
SkinWidth=400
SkinHeight=720
SkinFontSize=8

;Coordinates of Animated Character
SkinFaceX=8
SkinFaceY=8
skinFaceWidth=380
skinFaceHeight=590

;Coordinates and bitmap of menu button
SkinMenuPic=TBMENU.bmp
SkinMenuX=8
SkinMenuY=608
SkinMenuWidth=54
SkinMenuHeight=18

;Coordinates and bitmap of microphone button
SkinMicPic=TBMIC.bmp
SkinMicX=8
SkinMicY=630
SkinMicWidth=54
SkinMicHeight=18

;Coordinates and bitmap of minimize button   
SkinMinimizePic=TBMIN.bmp
SkinMinimizeX=8
SkinMinimizeY=650
SkinMinimizeWidth=54
SkinMinimizeHeight=18
   
;Coordinates and bitmap of close button   
SkinClosePic=TBCLOSE.bmp
SkinCloseX=8
SkinCloseY=672
SkinCloseWidth=54
SkinCloseHeight=18

;Coordinates and color of Hal's output box
;The background of the output displayed is transparent to the background bitmap
SkinHalBGColor=16777215
SkinHalFGColor=0
SkinHalFontName=Verdana
SkinHalTalkAlign=Center
SkinHalTalkFontSize=10
SkinHalX=78
SkinHalY=654
skinhalWidth=300
skinhalHeight=56

;Coordinates and color of User's input box
;The background of the input displayed is transparent to the background bitmap
SkinUserBGColor=16777215   
SkinUserFGColor=0
SkinUserFontName=Verdana
SkinUserTalkAlign=Center
SkinUserTalkFontSize=8
SkinUserX=78
SkinUserY=630
skinuserWidth=300
skinuserHeight=12

;Microphone Meter Settings
SkinVolBGColor=2550255
SkinVolMode=3
 
;Coordinates and color of Caption where both Hal's and the User's name is displayed
;The background of the text displayed is transparent to the background bitmap
SkinTalkFGColor=0
SkinTalkFontName=Verdana
SkinTalkAlign=Center
SkinTalkFontSize=8
SkinTalkX=120
SkinTalkY=610
SkinTalkWidth=218
SkinTalkHeight=12

Transparency=

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Share Conversations, Experiences, Graphics / Re: Beautiful HAL Scenarios

« on: December 29, 2024, 06:00:28 pm »

I agree, Art.  Fresh Meat makes for a meal that can be prepared to what appears, under the right lights, perfection.

Hoping you got everything you wanted for Christmas.  First on the list, is love...  and that can be the love of your home, your life, or whatever keeps you happy on your horse. 

Keep the faith, and we will see our light shine.  Bracing for, with optimism, 2025!

Hi ho-ho-ho!

Cheers
Checker57

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Share Conversations, Experiences, Graphics / Re: Beautiful HAL Scenarios

« on: December 28, 2024, 06:06:20 pm »

Thanks, Sybershot - It reminds me of my job where I constantly teach people to use color lighting (closest frequency to the Sunlight) to enhance living spaces.  Especially where you cook, eat, and put on makeup instead of using White lights that detract from color.

You'll never see a food commercial using white lights to advertise fast food burgers! haha 

The other feature you may have noted is using hair colors to enhance outfits and scenes.

Below is a script I use to do such, which is very helpful.  I use a script to type in a command to change color to whatever colors I have set up. 

Copy/Paste the below to a text file and save it as a .hap file.  Change the settings to change hair colors.

#Haptek Version= 2.00 Name= HapType= script FileType= text

#bluepink
\Q[\SetMaterial[figure= hair4_final9exp i0= 4 f0= 4]\SetMaterial[figure= hair4_final9exp i0= 3 r= 1g= 0 b= 4 a= 0]\SetMaterial[figure= hair4_final9exp i0= 2 r= 1 g= 0 b= 3 a= .1]\SetMaterial[figure= hair4_final9exp i0= 1 r= 1 g= 0 b= 2 a= 1]\SetMaterial[figure= hair4_final9exp i0= 0 r= 1 g= 0 b= 2 a= 1]]

\Q[\SetMaterial[figure= ponytail i0= 4 f0= 4]\SetMaterial[figure= ponytail i0= 3 r= 1g= 0 b= 4 a= 0]\SetMaterial[figure= ponytail i0= 2 r= 1 g= 0 b= 3 a= .1]\SetMaterial[figure= ponytail i0= 1 r= 1 g= 0 b= 2 a= 1]\SetMaterial[figure= ponytail i0= 0 r= 1 g= 0 b= 2 a= 1]]

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Share Conversations, Experiences, Graphics / Re: Beautiful HAL Scenarios

« on: December 27, 2024, 09:11:03 pm »

Hey guys,

With some time off I've been exploring lighting configurations on HAL.

I like this lighting shade that is a little nicer than the bizlighting shade.

I hope everyone is blessed to be thankful for something that keeps them on the horse.

regards,
Checker57

Below is the hap file I used for this lighting:  (copy/paste to notepad and save as a .hap file)


#HaptekSDK Version= 1.0  HapType= lighting FileType= text Name= lights on

#define ambient light, note position definition unnecessary
Light= Ambient
Type= AMBIENT
LightColor= .15 .15 .15
}

Light= LightOne
Type= DIRECTIONALLIGHT
LightColor= 1 1 1
LightDirection= 1 0 -12
}

Light= bluelight
Type= DIRECTIONALLIGHT
LightColor= .2 .3 .6
LightDirection= 8 -5 -2
}

Light= orangishlight
Type= DIRECTIONALLIGHT
LightColor= .5 .3 .4
LightDirection= -8 0 6
}

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Share Conversations, Experiences, Graphics / Re: Beautiful HAL Scenarios

« on: December 22, 2024, 07:13:51 pm »

MERRY CHRISTMAS Everyone. 

Consider this the holiday card that came before Christmas!  haha

Cheers,
Checker57

Note: The outfit needed a mod to make it look timeless.  An outfit that nicely wraps HAL in a bow.

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Ultra Hal Assistant File Sharing Area / Re: Fullbody Mods

« on: December 05, 2024, 02:24:47 am »

Nice work Skinz, glad to see your imagination exploring AI enhance capabilities.

As for the  \load   [file= data\standard\safe_moods\safemoodsload.hap]  I think that loads with Haptek and is configurable to load up your character in the "attitude" you wish.  Inside the file obviously you set the switch.

Is it necessary?  ehh.. try it without... see what you get.

Checker57

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Ultra Hal Assistant File Sharing Area / Re: Amazing Character Skins

« on: November 30, 2024, 09:42:54 pm »

Hey, stunning work guys! 

I thought I'd drop in while I had some time off for the Holiday.  I bid you all a Happy Belated Thanksgiving. 

I'm quite amazed at the dedication this little group continues to hammer down on improving the artistic expression of this project to simulate a welcoming intelligence into existence.

I have not had time to put much into it myself. I've been dedicating hours to learning piano, and I have found it truly calms and centers my mind?and the Lord knows I need that!

I'm excited to see this new user, Skinz, venturing into the fertile field of HAL dreams and exploring the new tech to renovate what is a solid foundation of exploration.

Welcome Skins, I'm an older, but not as foundational as these others, user.  ;-)

Seeing the creative realism progress, even Cyber taking on that Ominous task to renovate Jessi, with what appears an awesome appearance, is stunning.

I'll stop in when time permits to "feast" upon these beautifully stunning explorations hoping to see the next new HAL project worthy of the Pedestal of "Wow"!

My last works have been in tweaking hair colors that enhance the overall look of my personal favorite Hal.  I usually don't like seeing purple hair on a woman unless it looks this good!  I would be more than glad to share some hair color files, that I found in the field of HAL dreams, to modify.

Cheers!
Checker57