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Pixelhazard
12-11-2002, 02:34 PM
Hello everyone! :D

I was wondering what the difference is between Maya 4.0 and Maya 4.5; also what is the difference between Complete and Unlimited?

I would like to know because I’m working with 4.5 and I was wondering how diff. it is as far as menu options go from 4.0. I’m just asking because there aren’t many books on 4.5 yet. If anyone could list the differences, that would be great.

Thanks
Tom “Pixelhazard”

P.S. Great forum, really helpful! :bounce:
jamihn
12-11-2002, 03:01 PM
not too much difference in terms of menu options. books on 4.0 will be just as helpful with 4.5.
snikki
12-11-2002, 03:45 PM
Hey PixelH,

The main difference between 4.5 and 4.0 is the fluid dynamics system. However, it's only in the Unlimited package.
The diff. between the Complete ones are the inclusion of SubDivs in Complete. Used to be unlimited.

For the core features the tutorials and manuals for 4.0 are still valid. If you're learning it shouldn't make a difference.

Later,

SAmi

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raden
12-11-2002, 03:52 PM
Hi Pixelhazard

There's some additions in Maya 4.5 modelling tools. There is new Fluid effects in Maya 4.5 Unlimited. Subdivision modelling are now accessible in Maya 4.5 Complete, Maya 4 Complete doesnt have it only Maya 4 Unlimited. As far as menu options not much different, only some preset shelves there.

Please check www.aliaswavefront.com for more infos.
beaker
12-11-2002, 05:52 PM
Check out a/w's site. They have a list of all the new features in 4.5. Also look in the "What's New" book in your online manuals under "F1".
http://www.aliaswavefront.com/en/news/maya/whatsnew.shtml
FloydBishop
12-12-2002, 04:49 PM
Not really the same thing, but a related question:

I've been told by some that they prefer Maya 4 over 4.5 because 4.5 is so "buggy". I've been using 4.5 for a few months now, and I haven't come across any "buggyness".

Does anyone know of any bugs that are in Maya 4.5 and if so, what are they? I'd like to know so I don't paint myself into a corner.

My friend didn't really elaborate.
MasonDoran
12-13-2002, 01:05 PM
the workflow had been significantly streamlined in 4.5....with the polytool brush that gives you access to all poly tools....and QWERTY now all have their own specific marking menus....and also the ctrl+RMB gives access to nice marking menus....subtle...but its what makes the workflow so nice
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