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Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1

This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.

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# 1 09-08-2012 , 07:57 PM

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I have searched a few dozen threads, and have not found a solution. If it has been covered, please forgive me

I have been creating a 3d human model, and using Simple Duplicate along each step to visually check it. Now when i Hit special duplicate, I get a 2d image all at the right center points, and facing the right way.

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# 2 09-08-2012 , 08:25 PM

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A picture please................dave

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# 3 09-08-2012 , 08:31 PM

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Here ya go, TYVM for taking a look.

https://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x..._tzux/3d2d.jpg

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# 4 09-08-2012 , 08:48 PM

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try using mirror (mesh, mirror goe) in the -x.............dave

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# 5 09-08-2012 , 08:52 PM

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Thank you very much. I already started over twice because of the issue I was having. Last one was nearly done. The mesh>mirror geo works great!

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# 6 09-08-2012 , 09:23 PM

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Mirror works great. For the duplicate special have a look and see if you did not accidentally set the z axis scale parameter to 0.

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# 7 09-08-2012 , 10:35 PM

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To fix your duplicate special issue next time you open duplicate special option reset the tool. You most likely have something set that is causing the verts to collapse along the z-axis.

It's always a good habit to open tool options and reset them because it's very easy to forget something you may have done earlier and then you find yourself chasing your tail.

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