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# 1 14-08-2003 , 04:45 PM
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Locking stuff

Can I lock parts/points of my model so i dont grab them when i use the lasso tool?

Thanks

# 2 14-08-2003 , 05:06 PM
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You could add these parts to a new layer and make this layer unselectable.


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# 3 14-08-2003 , 05:24 PM
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The model is all one object will that still work?

# 4 15-08-2003 , 11:40 AM
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No it won't.

You have several options: heres a couple
Since its one object, I assume your using polys...

You can use isolate select: Show>isolate select>view selected
( I usually tear off that lil pane so I can toggle it )
with polygons it only works with faces. with cv's on NURBS
select some faces around the area your working ,
isolate select them
then you can change back to points or edges.

{read all about it in the help files. when you get really heavy characters it can really speed things up}

Another option: Instead of using the lasso tool,
use the Paint selection tool: Edit>paint selection tool>options

this is one of my favorites, and definitely worthy of shelf space
it's just like any artisan tool.
*a good tip is to make sure you use the hard edge brush (the 3rd one)
since components are either selected or not.
I usually uncheck rotate to stroke, and make sure toggle is off.

as with anything in Maya there are 100 ways to do stuff,
those are just a few that work good for me.
Joe


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# 5 15-08-2003 , 01:27 PM
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Thank loads Raster you hit the nail on the head, thats exactly what I wanted! I used the isolate / view selected method.

Thanx again ;-)

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