Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1
This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.
# 1 12-01-2006 , 11:44 AM
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SubD > Poly prob

I started off modelling the basic shape in Nurbs, then converted to Poly to tweak and add some finer details which is fine. Then I convert to SubD to create further details etc, now when I convert back to Poly to split polys etc, my model appears to stay the same, ie it appears almost smooth with high poly count which is very frustratin when I now I have to alter loads and loads of vertices rather than just a few. Why is my mesh now so busy and how can I keep it down?


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# 2 12-01-2006 , 01:13 PM
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Hi,


If you leave options as default in SubD >> Polys options, tesseltation method will split, the adaptive way.

To get your previous polycount in Poly Mode from a Sub-D, select "vertices" within tesselation method section (transform option box).


Well, I guess there's your problem, and solution, if I understood correctly user added image


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# 3 12-01-2006 , 01:26 PM
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Cheers Pyrus, that worked a treat!


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