CGTalk - Paint FX Problem

M_Orlich

06-11-2003, 03:20 AM

I can't seem to get my paint strokes to properly 'Set Stroke Control Curve'

I swear at one time it would work, but i'm afraid that i messed with a setting or something that caused it to stop working. That or I'm completely over-looking something.

Please help. I'm growing more frustrated by the moment.

Thanks,
matt

rollmops

06-11-2003, 08:37 AM

Yes it's a bit disapointing!
First control curve works fine then no more...:scream:

Solution restart the operation on a simple scene and keep an eye on the script editor history. There you'll recognize the mel commande that made the connection.
keep it and change the nodes name for the next stroke and curve.
connectAttr curveBrush1.ws strokeBrush11.pathCurve[0].curve ;
Hope it can help!
Also waiting for a better answer from duncan!:p

Duncan

06-11-2003, 05:14 PM

The connectAttr call you mention is from the "attachBrushToCurves" command, or the result of painting a stroke. "setStrokeControlCurves" should cause the selected curve(s) to affect the tube directions of the selected stroke(s). Note that the paint effects brush needs to have have curveFollow and/or curveAttract non-zero in order to see an effect( on many brushes these settings are initially zero).

Duncan

M_Orlich

06-11-2003, 11:44 PM

i had to walk away from it for a bit. i will try your suggestions as soon as a get the motivation to get back to it.

many thanks!
matt

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