[PD] using a square to change the background color in gem

[Mirko Petrovich]

andreithomaz wrote:

> hello, 

Hi

>
>
> I am using a square to make the background white in GEM. But I have a
> problem: if its Z is lower than -16, it disappears (that is, if it is
> -24, for example). I tried -64, and it disappeared too. This leaves few
> space for me use in front of the square. 

try sending a perspec message to the gemwin.

e.g.
perspec -1 1 -1 1 1 100

>
>
> So, I would like to ask you: is there a better way to change the
> background color in GEM? I want to use some 3d text, so I need some
> space in Z axis... 

sending a "color R G B" message to the gemwin.

all this is explained in Gem/help/gemwin.pd

saludos
Mirko