Thanks for the input. I have delved further into the tutorial and have finished the body. I took some time to scan ahead in the tute and can see that I will be converting the NURBS model to polys...

I am following a tutorial about constructing a NURBS model (animal) and am learning to attach arms and legs using the Socking process.

So far so good. I have managed to attach the arms, legs, and...

Yup, and the D-key is only a toggle, which is okay too.

Pressing the D-key momentarily switches to the pivot reposition function, but returns to normal as soon as you let go of the D-key. It's...

The insert key on the Mac keyboard is the Home key. That is, if I understand your question correctly... if you are referring to the key that allows you to reposition the pivot point tool.

Press...

Now this (http://thegraffixtablet.com/) is the way to go... for me anyway.

Using a website to display one's work in this manner is almost ideal. At least using a series of images allows the viewer...

I'm making a hole in the wall using the Boolean function and my success is tenuous at best. It fails and looks crappy initially, but renders fine.

In the prep phase, I created a wall and an object...

Thanks for responding. I have been experimenting with the various settings.

Has anyone ever attempted to use Quicktime VR? It would be nice if a viewer, with QT installed, could rotate 3D models...

Once we finish making something, what's the best way to display it? Especially for viewers who might not have access to the maya software.

Do you make an animated fly-around and save it as a...

Okay, I think I've solved my problem...

I initially Set my project to point to the files associated with the particular tute I'm working with and that probably caused my problems.

I started...

Take a look at the Hypergraph Connections info for the head shape, which is indicated by the info circled in red. The purple connection is for the lantern-like shape I created.

The lantern shape...