Image planes problem

# 1 18-04-2003 , 11:45 AM

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Ok, I followed the tut for the image planes for the shark tut and adapted them a little bit for the car that I am making.I would like to know how to keep the image planes visible when I go into wirframe mode.When I go to wireframe the image planes dissappear.I have a feeling that it has something to do with layers but I havent ever used layers before so I dont kow how to work with them. Can anyone help me??? Thanks user added image

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# 2 18-04-2003 , 05:05 PM

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Hi BlackRope,

I use a bit different method to the imageplanes... I don't know if you can use it... I have posted it in this thread... were you can download it... -->
https://forum.simplymaya.com/showthre...5091#post45091

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# 3 18-04-2003 , 11:04 PM

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Thanks...but...Ive already got it. I tried setting up the images like that before,as it is usually how I do it but it didnt work out prperly and I etried it several times.I finally got them right when I used textured planes instead.I only need to know how to put the planes into a layer that is not effected when I go to wireframe display.Is this possible? Thanks user added image

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# 4 19-04-2003 , 12:20 AM

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i dont think thats possible tho, all you are doing is using an object textured as an imageplane so maya treats it as an object,,

i could be wrong tho

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# 5 19-04-2003 , 01:06 AM

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I guess you are kinda right tariq...well here is way that i use to put image planes into layers...so that i can manipulate them...so here is my way. let's say i want to put a profile pic in the side view...what i will do is :
in my side viewport... View>Image Plane >Import image...
i will select the image i wana put in that viewport.
after setting the scale or other properties...
i will create a new layer. and in my Perspective Viewport i will drag a selection around the image plane. and image plane will be selected...now you can assign it to the layer....
works fine for me....
p.s: one it gave me an error and did'nt let me select the image plane while dragging a selection around it.... so i just closed and restarted maya... dunno what kinda prob was that though.,...
so Black Robe, you check it out dude....it will work user added image

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# 6 19-04-2003 , 06:08 AM

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when you use a polygon plane as your image planes, Maya treats it as it would any object and show its wire in wireframe mode. What I do is use a locator control with Set Driven Key manipulating the model's transparancy in order to see the image behind it.

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# 7 19-04-2003 , 06:17 AM

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Originally posted by mtmckinley
What I do is use a locator control with Set Driven Key manipulating the model's transparancy in order to see the image behind it.

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Exact process can be found in the VIP NURBS Shark tutorial. In case you guys wonder at this fascinating technique.

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# 8 19-04-2003 , 09:16 AM

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thanks guys, Im gonna try shoaib's technique and if not I'll just try going back to my old technique.Some times Maya can be VERY annoying user added image

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# 9 19-04-2003 , 10:55 AM

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Hmmm, that sounds like a very good method Mike!

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# 10 19-04-2003 , 11:29 PM

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that's a nice method mike... i m gonna try it out too... but it sounds cool too..
and robe let me know if it worked for you or not...

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# 11 25-04-2003 , 07:17 PM

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hi robe,

u can download my plugin 'ds_Trans' fromt the mel download area.

It can be used to adjust the transparency of the default shader.

works Just the way mike told.

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