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UV Snapshot error troubleshooting

Hey y'all, got another snapshot problem I need help with. So basically every time I try and take a UV snapshot, I get the "failed to open output...

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by rockandrye

26-05-2014|04:32 PM

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Time Node Issue

Hello, Using the time node in the hypershader, when I use the animation slider the time on the node doesn't change. Do I have to do something to...

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by FrankAnimation

23-05-2014|07:48 PM

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Surfaces from imported illustrator curves

Hey Guys. I've imported a lot of curves from AI, and now a wanna make 3 surfaces from this. One from each "layer" of curves. How can i make a...

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by MikkelSL

22-05-2014|11:35 AM

Replies: 6

Text Creating Question

Okay, sorry if this a silly question but I'm ripping out my hair trying to figure out why the text creator in 2015 is doing this. I'll create some...

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by Millsy01

22-05-2014|07:49 AM

Replies: 14

Fixing UVs after editing geometry

Greetings! I have a 3d-scanned, textured model as a polymesh which I need to fix. Amongst other issues there are these donut-style* holes I need...

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by borlag

21-05-2014|08:51 PM

Replies: 2

transparent object

hello. is there any way to make an object transparent for the specified light? i need to place the sphereLight into an object, so that it lights...

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by mickhah

21-05-2014|01:16 PM

Replies: 7

Selection question

Whenever I try to select a polygon that's either inside or other another polygon, it selects the bigger polygon. For example, I want to select the...

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by JesusPitt

20-05-2014|09:30 PM

Replies: 0

Identifying errors in Maya uv texture editor

I am unwrapping a simple object and need some help. :help: In my texture editor i turned on "shaded uv display" so i can see where my errors are. I...

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by n88tr

19-05-2014|02:54 PM

Replies: 6

Maya 2014 IMF_Disp not opening

Hi, I ran my render for a basic render and then went to: File>Load Render Pass>i.e.diffuse. Now normally, IMF_Disp should open, right? It's...

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by srlake314

19-05-2014|02:44 PM

Replies: 10

n00b here- UV mapping question

Hey y'all, I have a rectangular polygon that I am trying to map. Everything is fine except the proportions of the map are wrong. It comes up as a...

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by jsprogg

19-05-2014|02:38 AM

Replies: 1

(Typewriter) rigging

Hi there! I am currently attempting to rig a typewriter for class, and I've stumbled across some issues, particularly with transformations which I...

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by thebooface

17-05-2014|11:07 PM

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Need a rigger for CG Horror WebSeries

Need a rigger who works on Maya 2014, can skin and rig human characters and have both IK and FK options. Been working on the series since 2012. ...

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by CollinBishop

17-05-2014|03:15 AM

Replies: 1

UV mapping question

Hi i was just wondering is there a particular to layout UV?, because i have been using daz studio and have been studying the UV's and on a character...

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by wendy3112

16-05-2014|11:07 PM

Replies: 6

select tool not working

hey all ... new to this all and i know this is probably something easy but it is killing me. I am trying to follow the tuts and I cant use the...

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by stwert

16-05-2014|06:50 PM

Replies: 5

Connecting displacement plane to polygon cube

Hey I was hoping someone could help me out with this issue. I am trying to figure out how to connect a polygon plane (with a displacement) to one...

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by Gen

16-05-2014|12:20 AM

Replies: 1

UV Mapping Image Weird

I'm not really sure what's going on here. I was doing several basic tutorials and whenever I started texturing, even if I followed the steps exactly,...

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by thewrongvine

15-05-2014|05:26 PM

Replies: 4

texture multiple objects

hey guys i was just wondering if it is possible to texture multiple objects at the same time, like select all of them and click assign texture and...

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by madaboutsne

14-05-2014|11:36 PM

Replies: 14

Problem with Snap Tool.

Hello to all, I show you my problem. I am attaching the photo, in practice I have created a CV Curve, and now with the Create Polygon Faces I wish...

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by lapemaya

13-05-2014|10:02 PM

Replies: 2

STL Export

Hello, I have a potential client who wants me to provide my work in the .stl file format. The items I create will be used by my client in some...

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by CardboardBread

13-05-2014|09:06 PM

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Rollercoastertrack

I'm trying to figure out how to make a rollercoastertrack - I did the basics: Extrude a profile along a curve that has the bends I'd like the track...

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by borlag

13-05-2014|07:45 PM

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My cameras disappear...

I'm trying to install a single camera. I bring one into the scene, position left-and-right on the X-axis and up/down on the Y-axis. With the camera...

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by KELLEY

13-05-2014|05:39 PM

Replies: 8

cloud 3d texture

hello. i have the following problem with the cloud 3d texture. i need to make a sphere like the palantir in the LotR movie. i wanted to make a light...

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by daverave

12-05-2014|07:57 PM

Replies: 9

Subdividing a poly

A basic thing I cannot really get hold of: I create (e.g.) a cube(poly). I want it to be higher, instead of using the appropriate box in the...

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by daverave

12-05-2014|07:55 PM

Replies: 1

Best way to animate a character in maya

Please, I would like to know, between using walk cycles and converting to a progressive motion and creating the walk plus the motion as you go, which...

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by luciferr

11-05-2014|05:58 PM

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translucent plastic shader recipe advice

hello all, I've been struggling with this material below, I'm rendering in mental ray and trying the mia_material_x plastic presets as a starter...

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by CollinBishop

11-05-2014|04:14 PM