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cg_davinci
08-06-2004, 08:09 PM
Hi,

I have a very basic question about Chap 3 in Learning Maya 5. Sorry to have to post it but I wasn't sure where to look it up at. I can't seem to assign the material to the ringM node (as mentioned on p59). I am using Maya 5 PLE and was wondering if that is why or is it because I have another option set incorrectly? I have smooth shading turned on.

Please let me know if I can answer any questions about the current settings.

Also, going forward, should I expect discrepancies due to using PLE in general?

Thanks for any suggestions.
lostpencil
08-06-2004, 10:11 PM
Hey cg_davinci,

You shouldn't have problems middle click dragging the shader onto your object - unless for some reason your mouse's middle button isn't behaving. Try right clicking on the shader and select "assign material to selection" - with the object selected...
lostpencil
08-06-2004, 10:12 PM
Oh, I forgot to respond to your other query... as far as I understand PLE should behave pretty much the same as the commercial version.
cg_davinci
08-06-2004, 10:21 PM
...yes, it was how the middle mouse button works on this mouse...it's a little different...just figured this out. I've never had to use the middle mouse button on this mouse this much since I've had it.

Thanks for the info.
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