'Lost' manipulators
I have been hunting all over the net for a fix to this problem, it seems to be really common but no one ever provides a solution, there are a million open-ended threads with no answer!
My MANIPULATOR TOOL is not visible I am trying to extrude a very basic polygon face, the show manipulator tool button highlights but the tool does not appear. It isn't scaled incorrectly - I've tried pressing + / - indefinitely also have re-set the global scale settings. They are definitely switched on in the channels>settings area. I've only just installed maya - this is my second ever scene and my first use of the tool. That coupled with the fact that this seems to be a common issue, I'm finding it hard to believe re-installing the software will help. Some people have suggested it's a graphics card problem but I don't know anything about this kind of thing or even what card I have! I'm using Maya version 8.0 on a mac G4. Incidentally when I view the tool settings I get a blank window - I've tried edit>reset settings but there are no buttons or sliders in there to change (could I have a missing component in the software?) pleeeeeeeeeeease help me, I feel like I might as well give up without this tool :headbang: |
Its mainly a graphics card issue, meaning that you might need to update the drivers for it.
I would suggest looking to see what card you have then download the correct drivers for it. |
sorry, I'm a moron when it comes to things like this....
my system info for 'graphics' ATI Radeon 9600: < < is this the card? Chipset Model: ATY,RV351 Type: Display Bus: AGP VRAM (Total): 64 MB Vendor: ATI (0x1002) Device ID: 0x4150 Revision ID: 0x0000 ROM Revision: 113-xxxxx-117 Displays: eMac: Display Type: CRT Resolution: 1152 x 864 @ 80 Hz Depth: 32-bit Color Built-In: Yes Core Image: Supported Main Display: Yes Mirror: Off Online: Yes Quartz Extreme: Supported Display: Status: No display connected |
if so on amds website it says this:
RadeonĀ® Series Drivers and Software for Mac OS X 10.4.x and 10.3.x Download Link File Size Version Date Posted Package Includes ATI Displays Panel 6.94MB 4.5.7 Dec. 14, 2005 ATI Displays Panel Retail Update 6.94MB N/A Dec. 14, 2005 Drivers and Plug-Ins* Retail Update not required for RadeonĀ® 9600 PRO PC & Mac Editions |
Hey Man
It very well could be your graphics card, i'm not too up on the older macs (the G series) so I couldent tell you if its onboard or what. I would check out the Autodesk qualification charts as I dont think that the card youve got is qualified to run maya. |
I'm running a 9600 Pro, but I never had any problems like that. It could quite possibly be your computer though.
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right, it is my computer model / graphics card (it's only just two years old :hug: )
it says maya will install and run but there are a few anomalies (including problems viewing manipulators) so my question now evolves to........ will a new graphics card solve this, is it worth buying one or should I be thinking about a new computer (again) ? thanks for all your help!! xx |
I'd say go with a new computer. My G5 is coming on 4 years old now and it's time to upgrade. Those new Intels are looking really nice.
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