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Ebolt

05-04-2003, 01:18 PM

Hey guys!

I am very new to modelling and am now trying to do my first real model...I am trying to model an alien in maya using polys (tutorial I found somewhere)...

As normal, I only made one side of the head. Now I want to mirror it and attach it, so I can render the full thing...

Heres my problem: When I do this, the 'seam' between the two meshes doesnt disappear! Even after attaching the surfaces, welding the vertices and smoothing the entire (new) object! :shrug:

I am such a rookie... you guys got any ideas?

Thanks! :thumbsup:

Ebolt

05-04-2003, 01:42 PM

Oh and the seam in the forehead was supposed to be there... I am more concerned for the nose/chin...

MaDeuce

05-05-2003, 12:10 PM

check the NORMALS for the two pieces of geometry. Go Display>Polygon Components>Normals, and make sure they are facing the right way. Especially if you duplicated your half-face and scaled it by -1

Ebolt

05-05-2003, 12:16 PM

Thanks guys! Much appreciated :airguitar :buttrock:

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