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# 1 05-05-2007 , 09:01 AM
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polygons to subdiv

hi everyone, im just haiving a big problem that might be small to fix.

Im trying to convert my polygon torus to a polygon to subdiv but everytime i do so it still has sharp edges and not curved.

Im currently using Maya 8.5 could someone please help me. thanks

# 2 05-05-2007 , 09:12 AM
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It looks like it has converted and is showing its lowest setting. Press 3 on the keyborad and that will smooth it out.


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# 3 05-05-2007 , 09:28 AM
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that worked Thanks alot.

# 4 06-05-2007 , 09:09 AM
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now im haing problems converting subdiv to polygons, everytime i try doing this it comes up with //Error: Select a subdivision surface which you want to tessellate. i select it and it wont work

# 5 06-05-2007 , 10:06 AM
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Chk to ensure its a Sub_D Object your coverting and make sure you are not doing it in poly mode. right click and choose standard, then convert.


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