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How can I insert hair in exactly vertices?

How can I insert hair in exactly vertices that I want, and not in entire object?

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by Jay

19-10-2011|09:28 PM

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Bullet "Delete Entire Bullet System" Python or MEL

Hi, Anybody know how to execute Bullet "Delete Entire Bullet System" from Python or MEL? It doesn't log to the Script Editor like most other...

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by OlaAtKongotec

23-09-2015|08:03 AM

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Particles won't die (lifespan not working)

So I'm super new to maya and I'm trying to create some snow particles. Quick explenation: A character is sliding on it's butt over some snow and...

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by EliasLeonard

16-09-2016|09:15 AM

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Replicating a Specific Simulation

Hi there, I'm looking to replicate the simulation used in this video. Knee Surgery: Torn ACL - YouTube Basically, I'm trying to recreate...

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by AlphaShisno

19-11-2014|11:21 PM

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Coloring Particles?

Anyone can give me a hand? I wanna know how to make a single emitter that randomly emits red and green particles. I know I can cheat by creating 2...

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by ragecgi

31-08-2003|02:24 AM

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A bit of sad news...

The rumors of Habib "Particle Man" Zargarpour leaving ILM have been confirmed. His next destination? Electronic Arts in Vancouver. If there is...

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by ragecgi

12-11-2002|12:47 AM

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Water Fluids and explosion collision

hello, I am doing a project that needs to get done fast. I have gone through a couple tutorials, but they produced poor results, or I don't...

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by howdy-mr.

26-09-2005|11:16 PM

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Particle stars | Page: 1 2

Hello guys, I've been trying to do an animation of starlike particles flying by a camera much like the effects you would see in Startrek when they...

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by ragecgi

29-06-2003|06:18 PM

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Jet Exhaust with Particle Emitter

Hi, I am trying to create some type of jet exhaust / fire effect. Something like this, for example:...

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by thewrongvine

12-08-2014|08:04 PM

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ncloth collision problem

Hi I'm working on this for a university project and I'm having trouble with the ncloth passive rigid obejct. The cloth is sandwiched between two...

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by ragecgi

09-04-2008|07:17 PM

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Create Curve Flow Problem :-(

Hello everyone, i would be really glad if somebody could help me with that issue: 1) i created an ep curve 2) selected the bezierShape in the...

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by Sandina Mello

16-06-2011|04:11 PM

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How can I bake a dynamic curve simulation?

Hi everyone, I'm a beginner to dynamics but for my latest project I have a character with a dynamic curve/rope attached to him. All worked out...

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by Screaner

17-06-2014|03:03 PM

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ripple effect in Matrix Reloaded | Page: 1 2

I am trying to make the ripple effect that neo does to the ground before he flies! any ideas how to make that? see this pic..

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by ragecgi

12-06-2003|07:52 PM

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Passive/Active Rigid Bodies ...

Can an objects Passive Rigid Body attribute be changed to Active or the course of an animation sequence. I have a push pin holding a cloth to a wall...

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by gster123

14-07-2010|04:00 PM

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Realistic sparks?

Anyone come across a good way to crate realistic sparks with particles. I'm trying to create a fuse, this is what i have so far animated. ...

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by mrmacca

04-11-2002|06:17 PM

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Plastic bag in a wind field?

Hi! I'm trying to make a plastic shopping bag blowing around in a wind field. I thought the best way to go about it would be to model the bag make...

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by aavvaa

14-04-2015|04:23 AM

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short hairs | Page: 1 2

which system would be better for short hairs like eye brows etc. fur or the actual hair system?

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by MamoruK

13-03-2012|08:05 AM

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laser beam

Hey, I want to make a large laser beam hitting earth, and blowing up part of it. The explosion part I think I'm gonna be ok with, but I was wondering...

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by Edward256

02-01-2008|04:35 PM

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Eyebrows and eyelashes

Hey all, I haven't been able to find a tutorial specifically setting up eyebrows and eyelashes, realistic ones. We were introduced to nHair,...

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by BldRnr

22-12-2013|03:05 PM

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HELP: Looking for photorealistic thruster tutorial! Any suggestions? | Page: 1 2

Hi all, I have been looking through all the material here but haven't been able to find anything on what I am after. I am chasing tutorials on...

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by ragecgi

01-02-2008|01:45 PM

Replies: 21

Fur Map/Rendering issues

Hello all, Im in the process of modeling a cat character, and im having trouble getting the fur to behave predictably. I run Maya 2012 on Windows...

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by daverave

10-12-2011|09:37 AM

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radiusPP Help!!!!

Ok I have a cube and I particle instanced it to an emiiter now I want the cube to emit in difffrtent sizes, I have searhed everywhere and I'm doing...

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by oiver55

16-01-2011|12:03 PM

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how to create simple aura?

Hi guys. I'm new to graphics softwares. I've got into many tutorials and I got to say maya is an awesome tool. I want to achieve something...

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by stwert

04-06-2015|05:23 PM

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nHair doesn't render

I'm trying to render hair, and it doesn't show up at all when I render with mental ray. I've tried playing with the shading attributes in the...

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by stwert

06-04-2013|09:36 PM

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dust cloud

does anyone know what would be the best way to make a realistic looking dust cloud, like the kind you'd find under a helicopter or in dragonball z?...

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