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 10-06-2011 , 03:26 AM
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emit only once

I want my particles to emit only once and live forever.
how do I do this?

# 2 10-06-2011 , 06:52 AM
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Hi There,

Simply set some keys on the emitter so that it emits the particles then stops after 1 frame. Make sure that the particles lifespan is set to live forever.

Should do it for you.

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Steve


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# 3 11-06-2011 , 01:10 AM
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Thanks, just after I posted, I thought about key framing.

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