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 25-06-2003 , 01:05 PM
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Dummy helper

The locator, is that a dummy helper, something I can use to link items to it, but itself does not do anything ?..

I am looking for a dummy helper


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# 2 25-06-2003 , 03:22 PM
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Yes, a locator is used often for that purpose. Sometimes I draw a symbol with curves or use text as dummies. It's easier to associate them to what they do if there are many of them...


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# 3 25-06-2003 , 04:14 PM
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# 5 25-06-2003 , 06:52 PM
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excellent script Danny !.. tnx


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# 6 25-06-2003 , 08:08 PM
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You can also make any object you want into a non-rendering dummy by turning off all of it's render stats.

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