adam|zeliasz
02-03-2007, 05:50 PM
Im a bit confused on how this works. Im trying to import a reference model, weight and animate it. The problem Im having is that when I try to envelop it to the reference model it give me an "Access Denied." In the explorer it the ref models say Referenced_Test (REF LOCK).
Here's my workflow thus far:
I have a saved scene with my model. I export it as File>Export>Model... and call it Test.emdl.
I open a new scene, create a skeleton and hit File>Import>Reference Model... I choose Test.emdl. It imports fine and I make sure the Properties box has New Properties and Animation Mixer checked, as well as Animation, Shapes and Audio. I select my reference model, go to envelop, choose the Envelope_Group and that's when I get the "Access Denied."
How do you do this?
My idea is to be able to make changes to the model AFTER it's enveloped and animated. I have the Softimage Production Series DVD's but those dont show you the workflow. He only talks about the concepts and whats the parameters do. I was looking for more of a step by step. Can anyone also suggest online tutorials, DVD's or books that are more focused on "how To?"
Thanks.
Here's my workflow thus far:
I have a saved scene with my model. I export it as File>Export>Model... and call it Test.emdl.
I open a new scene, create a skeleton and hit File>Import>Reference Model... I choose Test.emdl. It imports fine and I make sure the Properties box has New Properties and Animation Mixer checked, as well as Animation, Shapes and Audio. I select my reference model, go to envelop, choose the Envelope_Group and that's when I get the "Access Denied."
How do you do this?
My idea is to be able to make changes to the model AFTER it's enveloped and animated. I have the Softimage Production Series DVD's but those dont show you the workflow. He only talks about the concepts and whats the parameters do. I was looking for more of a step by step. Can anyone also suggest online tutorials, DVD's or books that are more focused on "how To?"
Thanks.