hi there
is there a way i can draw a 3d line without the need to create bipmaps all the way ? i mean something like the ( draw_point3d ) instruction but for line ?

thanks

draw_line(VECTOR*, COLOR*, var alpha) ??
you should really learn to use the manual, works great

draw_line draws only lines in 2d space for 3d lines you'll have to use particles

draw_line draws a 2d line not 3d, anyway i solve it by placeing a cube (1 qad )
then i scale it to the distance i want.

work juts fine,

and by the way i realy know how to use the manual

I use a particle with streak flag for this.

i use a simple primitive model with a single color/material to it then scale it based on the distance between the 2 points needed

( so you need a little math in there for your scaling... model is Z quants long and then distance points A<->B)

distance / modelZ ( min result of 1) = scale

the 'bottem' of my model would be centered and flush with its origin so model starts at point A align model to direction of A<->B (direction vector) then scale it ( above)

use easy particle 3.. works like a charm for lines! then just import it and place it where you want.

I would go for grimber's method, easy and clean... probably the lowest fps-eating method

This is a 3d particle lines sample from the old wiki here

Hias