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by dave_baer

11-07-2004|02:47 PM

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Sticky: Corrupted file prevention - A guide

I've seen a lot of "my file is corrupted" threads recently, and thought I would jot down some methods to avoid this. Now, this won't stop them from...

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by Janleex0

19-11-2015|07:54 AM

Replies: 9

Maya CG plugin

Quote from the main page ...invidia has released the Maya CG plugin and it's real cool... check it out if you've got the right hardware.. .... SM i...

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by matmccosker

06-02-2003|02:29 PM

Replies: 7

XP home edition

Will maya 4.5 run on windows XP home edition if i upgrade or do i need to get pro? Everyone i know who uses maya on XP has pro so they can't help and...

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by .:morpher:.

15-05-2003|08:54 PM

Replies: 2

:::Bonus Tools Update 2 (Mac):::

Hi there. I posted this issue twice before but maybe in the wrong section. So i'll try again inhere.. I retried to download the Bonus Tools...

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by cut_the_krab

22-10-2006|03:22 AM

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!!Texture View Problems!!

When I have a model that has a file texture on it and I press 6, it comes up fine, but then when I rotate or move the camera, it goes crazy. The...

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by jsprogg

25-08-2008|07:20 AM

Replies: 1

.DWG files into maya :P | Page: 1 2

I hope I postet this thread into the right place:P I want to import .DWG files into maya. Does anyone know what plugin or soft I need?

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by roach105

13-06-2004|01:57 AM

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.dxf files

was just wondering how i can import .dxf files into maya... prefably for free!! lol ta

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by mirek03

14-06-2007|10:07 AM

Replies: 3

.exe files wont launch

whenever I click on ANY .exe file my machine errors saying "the windows installer service could not be accessed" so you can image the pain as I...

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by ragecgi

02-06-2003|02:52 PM

Replies: 4

.fbx unknown file error...

I've grabbed some simple meshes from turbosquid which are mostly in .max format. I need to get them into Maya.. I've read that the best format to use...

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by se7enhedd

17-03-2012|04:48 PM

Replies: 2

'Lost' manipulators

I have been hunting all over the net for a fix to this problem, it seems to be really common but no one ever provides a solution, there are a million...

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by Jr.Who

17-06-2007|01:30 PM

Replies: 7

[Notebook Video Card] Intel GMA 950?

I will be using Studiotools 13 briefly this semester and I wish to buy a ThinkPad laptop but unfortunately the FireGL version of the T60 is way...

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by The Architect

12-09-2006|02:47 PM

Replies: 3

// Error: An execution error occurred in the creation expression for particleShape1.

I am using the expression below but I get this error when I run it I get this: // Error: An execution error occurred in the creation expression for...

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by kamranmanan

03-03-2015|06:54 PM

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// Error: Object not found: dynPaintScriptedPanel //

// Error: Object not found: dynPaintScriptedPanel // Help! I was making a tree anim last night and was using the paint effects panel fine, then...

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by Aphex

21-01-2003|11:40 PM

Replies: 7

// Warning: modelPanel4 does not have a valid camera please help

Hi everybody hopefully somebody can help me out with this, I have just finished rendering out all of my sequences ready for composition apart from...

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by Andy Gee

28-06-2008|06:31 PM

Replies: 0

"Check your Definition of ALIAS_WORKENV" ?

I'm evaluating Maya as a 3D Modeling solution for the company I work for. I have a good amount of experience with AutoCAD and in doing research, it...

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by schwertfisch

29-01-2014|11:53 AM

Replies: 5

"Mesh" > "Extract" not working

Hello. Using Maya 8.5 on a Precision 690. 2Gigs of RAM. OS is Windows XP Pro. OK. An example of what I am trying to do is I have a torso with an...

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by Tristanartform

03-08-2008|09:27 PM

Replies: 3

"nonmanifold geometry"??

Hello. using Maya 8.5 on Precision 690 Windows XP Pro I am trying to convert a poly I have created in to a subdiv. When I try to do this I am...

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by Tristanartform

21-01-2008|01:13 PM

Replies: 2

"not able to rotate perpespective view"

Hi , I am using Maya 09 on window xp 32(sp 3) bit machine . In PERSEPECTIVE view i m not able to rotate the grid ( alt + middle mouse button ) ....

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by Perfecto

06-03-2011|05:03 PM

Replies: 3

"Warning: File not found: render_mentalrayTexture.xpm"

well now a ive found a new problem with my maya and when i open hypershade i get this error Warning: File not found: render_mentalrayTexture.xpm...

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by Fess

16-03-2007|09:30 PM

Replies: 1

£1000 for a laptop

looking for a laptop for a grand, its basically for a bit of gamein and a for maya when the desktop is unavailable... found this one ...

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by gster123

29-07-2007|03:56 AM

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1:1 render shows 1:0.995

I dont understand this. I'm using Maya 8.5 and just recently I purchased version 2008. It doesnt matter if I use a PC or a iMac... LCD or CRT...

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by The Architect

26-09-2007|07:45 AM

Replies: 14

100% cpu with ATI card | Page: 1 2

Hey guys, i recently upgraded to a Radeon 9800pro, and am running the Catalyst 4.5 drivers. After using Maya for maybe 20 minutes or so, i...

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by Kaydray

03-08-2004|08:40 PM

Replies: 15

14 DCC/CAD professional cards tested and compared

http://www.3dchips.net/content/review.php?id=63&page=1 Full of surprises ! Nir

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by nirsul

19-08-2003|05:46 PM

Replies: 2

2 button mouse

Hi, Unfortunately i have a 2 button mouse atm but am getting a 3 button mouse soon. Could I still use it for now?, Is there any other way to pan...

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by Kate

16-09-2003|01:30 PM

Replies: 3

2 Issues of Crashing

Hi Everyone Well I seem to be having two issues with Maya. The first concerns the (I guess you could call it) mesh perspective. See when I hit the...

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by GameSeeker

08-07-2008|05:04 PM

Replies: 3

2 maya plugins using same environment variables?

i have 2 plugins that i really would like to use. the problem though is that they both use 3 of the same environment variables in windows. is there...

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