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.
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Particle help
Got a quick question. I dont care how or which one I use.. as long as it works.
How do I turn a particle into a "shell casing"
I am animating a toon shooting a gun and I need a few shell casing to eject from the gun. What would be the best way of going about this? Tried looking at nParticles, but.... I cannot figure out how to change the particle into a shell..
How is this done? anyone?
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Allow it to shoot out some particles
Select your shell casing geometry
Shift select the particles
Particles > Instancer (Replacement)
Change options as necessary.
Hope that works for you.
Edit: For more info, such as aiming, look in help manual "instancing geometry to particles"
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