Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 2
This course will look in the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. It's aimed at people that have some modeling experience in Maya but are having trouble with complex objects.
# 1 19-09-2006 , 05:44 PM
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Nurbs-Curves...

What are Nurb-Curves and how can I use them? All I see is the EP curve tool.user added image


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# 2 19-09-2006 , 09:03 PM
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actually, try the CP curve tool... those are nurbs curves


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# 3 20-09-2006 , 12:53 AM
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Right. :blush: Thanksuser added image


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# 4 20-09-2006 , 01:10 AM
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CP and EP curves are both NURBS curves, just different methods of creating and editing them.

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I was just wondering, but I have no idea on how to use the arc tool. Anybody know how?user added image


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# 6 20-09-2006 , 04:50 PM
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I was just about to ask something about that myslefuser added image

From what I know, it creates an arc using 3 points.
But how do you keep the arcs connected to eachother?


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# 7 20-09-2006 , 05:06 PM
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In an orthographic view, with the chosen arc tool selected, place points as you would want the arc to be positioned.

# 8 20-09-2006 , 05:36 PM
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and how can I keep the arcs conected?


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# 9 20-09-2006 , 06:07 PM
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arcs are just NURBS curves, so once you have your arcs made, you can just attach them together like you would any curve.

# 10 20-09-2006 , 07:57 PM
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Ok, thanksuser added image


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# 11 20-09-2006 , 08:52 PM
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Or, you can do Create Nurbs-->Circle to make a circle.
I have heard that in Maya 8, surfaces don't exist anymore but i don't know yet.


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