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Omita
05-17-2003, 03:30 PM
A lot of people might already know this but I have run into a lot of folks that have troulbe modeling Sub-D's in Maya. This little technique really helps me model.

Usually I start with a Polygon Box but for this show I am using a finished Poly model.
http://www.omita.com/Forums/Boards/maya_subd_01.jpg

Duplicate the object making a Instance of your original.
http://www.omita.com/Forums/Boards/maya_subd_02.jpg

Next select the referance.
http://www.omita.com/Forums/Boards/maya_subd_03.jpg

Use the Hot box or Menu's and go to
MODIFY >> CONVERT >> POLYGONS TO SUBDIV Option Box
http://www.omita.com/Forums/Boards/maya_subd_04.jpg

In the Convert to SubD options, turn on Proxy Object.
http://www.omita.com/Forums/Boards/maya_subd_05.jpg

With the Sub-D object still selected Hit CTRL-A to get the Attributes panel.


On your PolyToSubD TAB change the display to ENABLE OVERRIDE. It's under DISPLAY, DRAWING OVERRIDES.
http://www.omita.com/Forums/Boards/maya_subd_06.jpg

Last of all select your Polyobject tab turn on ENABLE OVERRIDE again and change the "Level of Detail" to BOUNDING BOX. The bounding box still gets in teh way but it's better then the default poly proxy Object.
http://www.omita.com/Forums/Boards/maya_subd_07.jpg

Now you have a poly object that can be modeled and you see the Sub-D results at the same time. Set up a simple MEL button to toggle hiding the objects. Which makes it more like SoftImage or Lightwave. I like having both up at the same time when I model but you can really kill your FPS.
http://www.omita.com/Forums/Boards/maya_subd_08.jpg


Hope that helps someone out there.

-Omita
meshwolf
05-17-2003, 03:44 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks a lot! I was one of those who didn't come to terms with the Sub-D's. :shrug: :D
Chappo
05-17-2003, 06:17 PM
Thank you alot for sharing your tutorial :)

Surely it will help others out including myself
Any more ideas of making other tutorials ? ;)
robin
05-17-2003, 07:53 PM
Yes thank you, this wont go unnoticed

will use this right away :)
rock
05-17-2003, 07:57 PM
Thank you. :thumbsup:
schmu_20mol
05-17-2003, 08:10 PM
wow this definately helps a lot ;) thanks
JDaniel
05-17-2003, 08:26 PM
Thank you Omita! I'm a 4yr. LW'er in the process of getting Maya. This is appreciated. ;)
wgreenlee1
05-17-2003, 08:45 PM
:thumbsup: I'm liking this instanceing stuff!:thumbsup:
TuLe
05-17-2003, 11:15 PM
Omita that`s a great "quickie" tutorial man...

I got that book from NewRiders... Maya 4 fundamentals and they got a little Sub-d setup using MEL scripts for accomplishing that...
I`ll post the script as soon i get home in case you guys are interested...

But great iniciative man...

:Thanks:
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