Hey,
I had an idea to make a solar system watch face, with all the planets moving at their actual speed around the sun. Not very useful, but a little fun.
The image is just a concept of what it would look like.
If anyone could help me I would really appreciate it!
Even just a push in the right direction would be really helpful.
I think that’s certainly possible. I would create an Overlap Group for each planet. In the overlap group you would put your Image and select the bitmap file you have for the planet. (If you want a label for the planet this is also where it would go.) Then you would use the Position Tab to enter a value in the BPadding field to offset the planet to the orbit distance you want. And then in the Overlap Layer for that planet you would set the the Rotation to Manual, and in the Offset field you will have to enter the formulas for the speed of the planets proportional orbit speeds.
I suggest you start with the fastest orbit (Mercury) to a speed you like and then work your way out from there. Even if you have Mercury orbit the sun every minute Pluto’s going to take a long time to go around; something like 17+ hours.
I may have forgotten something but this should be a start. Have fun!
I have just tried it for one planet and this seems to work perfectly.
Thank you!
