Semi-Solid Liquid....

Complex UV Layout in Maya

Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character

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# 1 09-03-2003 , 06:59 PM

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OK...i want to make some semi-solid liquid in the transparant tank. I want it to fill up and keep moving without it spilling over the edge of the tank so when view as a side close-up you see it filling then keep moving.

I also want to make a glass ball with the same style of liquid flowing around the surface of the ball.

Any ideas on how i could do both os these cos i dont have a clue.

I'm running 4.0 Unlimited, btw.

Here are a few clips of what i'm looking for, only in a sky blue/turquise colour. The first file is mostly the style i want. The third one is the style i'm after for the liquid on the ball's surface.

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# 2 09-03-2003 , 09:57 PM

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Well for the blobby one, I would suggest blobby particles user added image

(F1 > Particle render type > blobbies)

For the liquid in the cube, seeing how you only have Maya 4, you might wann check out this tutorial, it might help you:
https://www.geocities.com/jozvex/tuto...rparticle.html

Otherwise, a plugin called "realflow" would be perfect for that.

When you can get Maya 4.5 Fluids, you will be able to do that

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# 3 09-03-2003 , 11:21 PM

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DUDE, your a life saver! user added image

Yeah, but no but yeah but no....

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# 4 10-03-2003 , 01:35 AM

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No problem user added image

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# 5 10-03-2003 , 01:35 AM

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Also, check out Mike's website fo some great particle tutorials regarding fluid-like simulations...

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# 6 10-03-2003 , 01:40 AM

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oh yeah, i remember looking at those. Thanks for the reminder user added image

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# 7 10-03-2003 , 05:59 AM

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Try the Glu3d. It's a great plug-in. I think it can simulate what u intended to do. And it is very simple.

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# 8 10-03-2003 , 04:41 PM

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Yeah, I noticed that as well, however, is it free? or does it cost?

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# 9 10-03-2003 , 07:21 PM

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Sorry all, had to delete a post.

The rules are specific folks, we cannot have people offering software for free unless it is liscensed as such.

Glu3D is NOT free, so please, don't post about offering a "free" copy, or we will have no choice but to ban you from the SM boards user added image