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
# 1 16-11-2008 , 11:29 AM
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Can't convert from Polys to Subd

Hi guys.

I cant convert the front bumber of the car.

I get this error message.
PLease help.!!!


// Error: Command polyToSubdiv failed. Open Script Editor for details.

In the scrip editor:
polyToSubdiv -ap 0 -ch off -aut on -maxPolyCount 1000 -maxEdgesPerVert 32 |pPlane1|polySurface2|Front_Fender|polySurface3|po lySurface11|polySurfaceShape14;
// Warning: Nothing is selected. Select objects or components to delete. //
// Error: polyToSubdiv1 (Poly To Subdiv Node): One or more edges is nonmanifold.
// Nonmanifold geometry cannot be converted to a subdivision surface.
// To clean up nonmanifold edges, use Mesh->Cleanup with the nonmanifold option. //
// Error: Command polyToSubdiv failed. Open Script Editor for details. //

# 2 16-11-2008 , 12:24 PM
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Re: Can't convert from Polys to Subd

Originally posted by cz_ice
// Error: polyToSubdiv1 (Poly To Subdiv Node): One or more edges is nonmanifold.
// Nonmanifold geometry cannot be converted to a subdivision surface.
// To clean up nonmanifold edges, use Mesh->Cleanup with the nonmanifold option. //

did you try doing what it says?




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# 3 16-11-2008 , 02:29 PM
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Basically this means that one or two of your edges arent joined from where youve edited the mesh at some point or other.

Basically select cleanup from the edit poly menu and run it, this will hilite any geometry thats incorrect. Then its usually a case of merging the points in tose areas and then delete your history. Should all be fine by then.


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