PDA

View Full Version : Couple of 4.5 Questions

plotz
10-07-2002, 04:35 AM
I'm thinking of purchasing Maya complete 4.5. The last version I used was 3.0.

I just have a few questions that I can't find answers to on AW's site.

1. FK/IK switching. The specs say it's included, but how well does it work? Is it similar to Lightwaves approach where you apply IK on some channels and FK on others?

2. Sub-D's. I've never worked with previous versions of Maya's sub-D's. How are they implemented in 4.5? Are they still truely hierarchical, like the ones in Maya unlimited were?

3. Floating Licenses. Does purchasing a floating license allow you to run one copy of maya on more than 1 computer? I've got a laptop and a desktop. Ideally I'd like to be able to run Maya on both (not at the same time.)

TIA
Grooveholmes
10-07-2002, 06:54 AM
1. yes

2. yes

3. No
alexx
10-07-2002, 08:04 AM
3: YES!

(only one active maya at the time, but on any computer in the network)
Grooveholmes
10-07-2002, 08:06 AM
Yeah youre right, but from my understading thats only true fo complete right?
alexx
10-07-2002, 09:40 AM
no.

a floating license works the same way for complete and unlimited.

cheers

alexx
Grooveholmes
10-07-2002, 02:25 PM
k:thumbsup:
alexx
10-07-2002, 02:35 PM
sorry sorry sorry..

friend just told me that a floating license can now be only obtained for maya unlimited.. no more for complete like in earlier versions :)

*oups*
Grooveholmes
10-07-2002, 02:45 PM
I knew it was like that for one or the other now.. guess i was partially right.
theKwyjibo
10-10-2002, 02:27 AM
Floating Licenses are licenses (Unlimited only as stated before in this thread) that are stored centrally on License server. Upon launching an app requests a license and the server assigns one (if one is available and the permissions are there etc.)

Both complete and unlimited can be switched between more than one machine if you purchase a dongle (about $150 ask your reseller) and license it to the Dongle Flex-ID. Otherwise you are licensing to your network card, the hardware (MAC)address of it to be specific.

So the answer to 3 is a definate yes.
CGTalk Moderation
01-13-2006, 06:00 PM
This thread has been automatically closed as it remained inactive for 12 months. If you wish to continue the discussion, please create a new thread in the appropriate forum.