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Maya for 3D Printing - Rapid Prototyping

In this course we're going to look at something a little different, creating technically accurate 3D printed parts.

Convert Camera animation to scene

Hi guys i have 2 problems in maya ... 1>> i am new here , i got a problem plz someone help me plz i have a static scene and i animate a camera...

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by anil10678

04-08-2015|01:00 AM

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Time for the forum to retire?

I think our work here is done. No point carrying on after Maya 2016.

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by Gen

02-08-2015|12:09 AM

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How to create photorealistic hair?

Hi everyone, How can I go on about creating hair in Maya that looks like this? ...

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by stwert

31-07-2015|04:19 PM

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Unfolding curves from a sphere to a plane

Hello everyone, I'm brand new in the community of Maya (and on this forum). I joined the world of 3D when I discovered that Unreal engine 4 was free...

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by ICWiener

30-07-2015|08:25 PM

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Creating Simple Geometry for Image Mapping

Hello Everyone! :happy: I'm currently taking a VFX class for the summer and our final projects are image mapping and camera tracking. I am...

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by daverave

30-07-2015|04:57 PM

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Merge edge question.

I'm trying to merge two edges that are converted from nurb curves. I've combined mesh and when I try to merge them I get the result below. I've...

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by cj74

30-07-2015|03:36 AM

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Container properties bug???

Hi All, New convert to maya from 3ds Max & I have been playing around with creating fireballs using fluids. Everything was going fine until the...

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by polyglot

26-07-2015|04:14 PM

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simple edge loops question

hi guys, - i have a corner on a cylinder that i need to sharpen up, but when i add the edge loops either side i end up losing the roundness of...

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by Jay

26-07-2015|12:18 PM

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Smooth Bind & Joint Tool Problem - Horse Rigging

I'm relatively new to Maya and just joined up here. I'm trying to rig a horse to animate, however once Smooth Bind is applied the Joint Tool on one...

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by daverave

24-07-2015|04:37 PM

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joint orientation question.

I'm using 2012 version and instead of worrying about orientation can't I just duplicate the joints, move them, rename them then obviously double...

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by cj74

22-07-2015|03:02 PM

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Expression editor question

Hi Guys, Is there a way to set certain attributes given a frame number in the expression editor. Something like this (quasi-code) if...

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by DarkRonin

21-07-2015|07:08 AM

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Alignment question

Hi Guys, First time poster here. I am wondering if it is possible to duplicate a basic model and have it automatically aligned to another model...

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by DarkRonin

21-07-2015|05:25 AM

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Feedback from 3D artists

Hi, We're a small company trying to get feedback from users of 3Dsmax and Maya who have an interest in 3D printing. Here is the link to the survey:...

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by tray3d

20-07-2015|07:54 PM

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Damn - this thing is huge

Hi All, I got the 27QHD yesterday and its bloody huge :) Need to get used to it though as its a completely different experience in Maya. May...

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by mythandra

18-07-2015|11:07 AM

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Best way to attach spikes to skinned cactus character?

I'll bet this is a super simple fix, but I'm a newbie, so bear with me! I'm animating a cactus character with spikes all over her body, and trying to...

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by daverave

17-07-2015|09:39 PM

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Best way to make dice

Hi there, Still pretty new to Maya and I'm trying to figure out the best way to create a simple clear plastic die. As you can see, I created a...

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by stwert

15-07-2015|04:29 PM

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Finally taken the plunge and ordered the 27QHD

Hi guys, Well I have finally taken the plunge and order the Wacom 27QHD Touch, which my co-incidence was cheaper on amazon that the Wacom price of...

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by mythandra

14-07-2015|09:18 PM

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very simple Melscript needed...move selected object to origin (0,0,0) | Page: 1 2 3

Hi How can I write a simple melscript, which takes the selected object and moves it to 0,0,0..And then maybe centers the pivot also to the object...

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by NextDesign

14-07-2015|02:12 AM

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Trouble Starting Maya 2016 on Macbook Pro (2014) [OS X Yosemite 10.10.4]

Hi, I downloaded the student edition of Maya 2016. When I installed the software, it initially worked. But since then, I haven't been able to start...

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by VisionaryVG

12-07-2015|07:25 PM

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Can you view 1-Minute Startup Movies in QuickTime?

Hello everyone I used to be able to view 1-Minute Startup Movies in QuickTime, but in Maya 2015 I cannot because it forces them to play in Windows...

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by eadwig

10-07-2015|08:58 AM