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 07-06-2007 , 04:42 PM
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problem rotating copies of poly elements

Hi,

why is it that when i make a copy of a copy of a poly element, and try to rotate it (E Key) it rotates the element around a totally different (x,y,z) axis not corresponding to the parts from which it was created?...the copy seems to be in a different plane....

ho can i correct this error?...and what am i doing wrong?

# 2 07-06-2007 , 06:08 PM
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How have you got your duplicate function set? you may be duplicating into a new group, if this is the case then the pivot for the new group will be at the origin (0,0,0). Check the outliner to see if the new geometry is inside a new group or not, if it is change the duplicate attribute to duplicate under parent.

Take it easy,

Mat.

# 3 08-06-2007 , 03:59 PM
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Originally posted by happymat27
How have you got your duplicate function set? you may be duplicating into a new group, if this is the case then the pivot for the new group will be at the origin (0,0,0). Check the outliner to see if the new geometry is inside a new group or not, if it is change the duplicate attribute to duplicate under parent.

Take it easy,

Mat.

hi Mat,

thanks for your reply.....

where do i find the outliner....
and how do i change my duplicate settings to "new group" / "under parent" ?

sorry if my questions are very basic...but like i said earlier i'm a true noob user added image

'really appreciate the help!

cheers

-Uche

# 4 08-06-2007 , 04:33 PM
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Uche,

The outliner can be found by going to the window menu and clicking Outliner, it lists everything in the scene.

To change the attributes on duplicate, click the little box to the right of the Duplicate command in the edit manu. If you are using Maya 8 or 8.5 the attributes are only effective on Duplicate Special.

Hope that helps,

Mat.

# 5 08-06-2007 , 06:58 PM
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will try this later.

thanx mat! user added image

# 6 09-06-2007 , 03:00 PM
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Hello Mat,

according to the outliner: the new geometry is being put into a new group (see pic)....

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but even though i set my duplicate to "parent" my problem still persists...what to do now? :headbang:

# 7 09-06-2007 , 07:02 PM
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Hello Uche,

thanks for posting the images.

I think that because you are duplicating a group, you will end up with a new group as part of the process. Remove the object(s) from the group until the geometry is standing alone, as polysurface9 is, and try the duplicate process again.

good luck,

Mat.

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