Maya Tips and Tricks.

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# 1 09-06-2003 , 12:36 AM

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Here, use this thread to tell everyone the helpfull tips and tricks that you know about Maya.

Here are a few.

Grouping: Select an object, and hit Ctrl+g.
To find out which group an object is in, select the object, and hit the up arrow. If it is part of multiple groups, you can hit the up arrow again and again to see what groups its in.
If you want to select the highest group, and only have to click on one of the objects in the group, go to the General Tab, and select Hierarche. (two white boxes and a red one)

Thats you grouping tip for the day!

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# 2 09-06-2003 , 06:59 AM

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i use cntrl right click hot boxes alot for vert selection. But i have added alot of MJ poly tool stuff there maya3d.dk

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# 3 09-06-2003 , 07:15 AM

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Ctrl+Shift+Alt+"Make Cool Scene button" will create an ultra cool scene.

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# 4 09-06-2003 , 12:00 PM

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Alt + F4 when you get bored :p

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# 5 27-06-2003 , 10:43 PM

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(Q) I want to select an isoparm, and then get a new curve that is not part of the original object.

(A) Select the Isoparm.
Goto Edit Curves -> Duplicate Surface Curves.

# 6 27-06-2003 , 11:30 PM

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FILLING HOLES

Select the edges on your Object by holding down the
>right mouse button and selecting >Edges in the pop up menu
>surround the hole by highlighting the edges
>Go to Edit Polygons and click on >fill Hole. And that’s it.

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# 7 27-06-2003 , 11:32 PM

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drop to dos and type:

format C: then hit enter, then the Y key

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# 9 28-06-2003 , 12:10 AM

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LoLoLoL:p

# 10 28-06-2003 , 12:22 AM

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/me refrains from making smart-a$$ comments about the pointlessness of a Tips and Tricks thread...

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# 11 28-06-2003 , 01:40 AM

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Let’s see 3 Moderators no comments? Yea or nay to this this post threads? I being a newbie would find this handy as a one-stop shop for all your Maya needs. user added image