Complex UV Layout in Maya
Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character
# 1 02-06-2003 , 02:47 PM
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Maya 5 + Maya 4.5 book???

I haven't made the switch to maya 5 *yet* because I just ordered a book on 4.5. What I'm wondering is could I do all the stuff in the book with maya 5? Or is there too many changes such as the interface and whatnot. Also, the book comes with scene files,could I use those with maya 5? Thanks.

# 2 02-06-2003 , 02:54 PM
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you can do the same stuff in Maya 5 as in maya 4.5..

the only differences I have found so far has to do with the new FK/IK features with the skeleton, but that can be disabled in the skeleton menu..


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# 3 02-06-2003 , 03:07 PM
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Oh, so theres no major interface changes? cool

But what i'm wondering is can I use the scene files that come with the cd for 4.5 with maya 5?

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You should be able to. Most software is backwards compatible. You'd only run into trouble opening up Maya 5 files in an earlier version.


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# 5 02-06-2003 , 04:14 PM
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*goes off to buy Maya 4.5 Fundamentals* thanks

# 6 02-06-2003 , 04:54 PM
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You won't be disappointed. Maya Fundamentals is a great book to get you up and running quickly.


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# 7 02-06-2003 , 06:46 PM
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Cool. Maya 5 Fundamentals is coming out in september. But I can't wait. I doubt there will be that many changes anyways.

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