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the3DBEAST
09-23-2002, 03:35 AM
Got a question...ok, im a newbie, so dont laugh.

I am trying to model a lamp, computer monitor, and a desk. I got the computer and desk...but a question about the lamp and kinda a general modeling question.

I have includes a picture of my lamp (dont laugh :) ) But, ok, when you have two object, that well you cant loft, or planar, how do you connect them? like the arms, and the joints on the lamp. How do i connect objects like that, so, when i animate them, they move right? I just Intersected Surfaces, but, i assume thats wrong.

I know this is kinda vauge, and probabbly stupid, but, i really have NO idea. I appreciate your help. Thanx...

the3DBEAST
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SheepFactory
09-23-2002, 03:42 AM
Once you draw the bones (joints) in the lamb , you parent the pieces of the lamp to the bones (default hotkey "p"). they'll move with the bones after that.


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the3DBEAST
09-23-2002, 04:01 AM
so does that mean the intersect surfaces will work?

and like, when you start doing really fine detail stuff, how does it connect to other objects...just set it there??
SheepFactory
09-23-2002, 05:19 AM
intersecting surfaces has nothing to do with attaching them together.

If you want multiple pieces to act as a whole , you can just hit ctrl-g and group them.

Looking at the image you posted , i dont see any need to combine the surfaces together (as in making them one object). just lay the bones and parent the geometry to them , it should do the trick.

than you can move the bones around and the lamb will fallow suit.
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