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anthonymcgrath
05-22-2003, 12:06 PM
I've a bit of a big problem here. I've modelled an exploding crate and it looks good but the problem is I've been told it needs to be meters and I've been working in centimeters.

I've converted the working units to metres which was ok. but the model is now tiny. I've grabbed all the objects and scaled them by 100 which puts them back to the correct size but now the fcurve data is all really tiny - the animation barely looks like its moving because its based on a different working unit setup!

How can I change the fcurve data to match my new working units in the same way I was simply able to scale up the objects?

I realise I can group them all and do it that way but is there another way to fix this?

cheers
ant
newcastle
alexx
05-22-2003, 12:30 PM
try the following:

save the scene before (!) changing units as .ma.
open in text editor and in one of the upper lines change the units from cm to meter and save the scene..
after you open it, all should be the same but units are ok..

btw: NEVER change the units in maya.. stick to the cm settings as they are by default.. you will run into so many troubles if you touch units..

cheers

alexx
anthonymcgrath
05-22-2003, 01:02 PM
alexx - how in gods name did you ever suss that one out??!!! thats cracking and its worked a treat too! thanx :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
alexx
05-22-2003, 01:14 PM
hehe..
i ran into the same problem some long time ago :)

cheers

alexx
anthonymcgrath
05-22-2003, 03:18 PM
well cheers sir - its worked a treat. Its good to know we have the support of our more experienced peers and encouraging to know we can gain access to that abundant wealth of expertise and know how by simply joining the millions of others online.

god bless us - every one.
alexx
05-22-2003, 08:54 PM
hehe..
hey.. i did not invent a time machine or discovered the world formula..
was just a hint to save as ascii.. :)

good luck

alexx
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