wlau
03-20-2002, 07:36 AM
Hi,
Recently, it seems like everyday XSI is being used by more and more users who are making a transition to the program or are simply trying it out for the first time.
I thought it would be useful if we could make one large thread outlining any quick tips, hotkeys, and information to make this transition and experience both easier and more ejoyable.
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- Raycast select Polygons\Edges with 'U' and 'I' respectively.
- Select your model, hit '+' or '-' (numerical pad) to increase\decrease the geometry approximation display (smoothing process - i.e. meshsmooth).
- Quick method of welding points is to hit 'M' on the keyboard to access the 'Move Points' tool and then hold down alt. Notice that the point will now automatically snap to another to weld together.
- Proportional Modeling Tools - Select 'Prop' from main command panel or through modify>components>proportional, hit 'm' for move points, and hit 'R' to interactically adjust the size of effect by either using the up\down arrow keys or the left mouse button.
- Edgeloops - You can select edgeloops by downloading the edgeloop script from Net View or highend3d.com. You can create edgeloops by selecting an edge and hitting Split Edges (with split control) <MODEL > MODIFY > POLY MESH>
- All contextual tools can be accessed directly in the interface by selecting a component and hitting 'Alt-Right Click' to bring up the menu.
- Define Edge hardness \ crease values with the tools found in model > modify > components.
- Extrusion can be done by selecting a component and hitting CTRL D and from there you can move\scale\rotate to your pleasure.
- Good sites for XSI resources: www.edharriss.com - www.highend3d.com - and of course here!
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Please add to the list with whatever you feel is valuable for other users to know, or any hints that you'd just like to share with people!
wlau
Recently, it seems like everyday XSI is being used by more and more users who are making a transition to the program or are simply trying it out for the first time.
I thought it would be useful if we could make one large thread outlining any quick tips, hotkeys, and information to make this transition and experience both easier and more ejoyable.
+ ---------------------------------------- +
- Raycast select Polygons\Edges with 'U' and 'I' respectively.
- Select your model, hit '+' or '-' (numerical pad) to increase\decrease the geometry approximation display (smoothing process - i.e. meshsmooth).
- Quick method of welding points is to hit 'M' on the keyboard to access the 'Move Points' tool and then hold down alt. Notice that the point will now automatically snap to another to weld together.
- Proportional Modeling Tools - Select 'Prop' from main command panel or through modify>components>proportional, hit 'm' for move points, and hit 'R' to interactically adjust the size of effect by either using the up\down arrow keys or the left mouse button.
- Edgeloops - You can select edgeloops by downloading the edgeloop script from Net View or highend3d.com. You can create edgeloops by selecting an edge and hitting Split Edges (with split control) <MODEL > MODIFY > POLY MESH>
- All contextual tools can be accessed directly in the interface by selecting a component and hitting 'Alt-Right Click' to bring up the menu.
- Define Edge hardness \ crease values with the tools found in model > modify > components.
- Extrusion can be done by selecting a component and hitting CTRL D and from there you can move\scale\rotate to your pleasure.
- Good sites for XSI resources: www.edharriss.com - www.highend3d.com - and of course here!
+ ------------------------------ +
Please add to the list with whatever you feel is valuable for other users to know, or any hints that you'd just like to share with people!
wlau