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xeno
03-05-2003, 01:22 PM
Yes it is that time again, i have a question!!
This time, im a bit stuck when doing wires. What i want to do is make a couple of Wires or cables that run from the handle of a weapon to a backpack. But how do i do this? Since i of course dont want just a straight cylinder or something similair, because they have to "hang" a little. Also, how could i make them so that if the weapon was moved, the cable would move along with it, while keeping the other end stuck on the backpack?

I hope this is a little clear, its just a little bit hard to explain! Tnx in advance!!
xeno
03-05-2003, 01:27 PM
I think i may have asked this one too soon, im gonna be messing around with the sweep nurbs a little bit more first!
twilight
03-05-2003, 03:39 PM
I would create some splines and use the QuickPipe plugin (which is an automatic sweep, more or less).
I'm not sure if it works in R8 but you can get it here:

http://www.bensj.com/QuickPipe.html

For the animation i'd go with PLA and animate the middle point of each spline to give it some elasticity.
I guess Sofy IK would work nice in here...
Pig Nick
03-05-2003, 04:29 PM
If you're using the XL7, go for the Quickpipe or SolidSplines.
If R8, then Quickpipe won't work. SolidSplines isn't an option either, 'cos in some cases it crashes R8.
xeno
03-05-2003, 04:41 PM
tnx for the replies, but, ive managed to get it to work with a couple of circle splines and a loft nurbs. Tnx again for the tips tho!

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