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.
Watch
# 1 19-06-2003 , 04:25 PM
mshoward82's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Ohio, USA
Posts: 227

Extruding along a path

I'm trying to create a NURB expand along a circular path in an animation. So that it starts small and expands to complete a circle.

I don't want the circle to be filled in the center, just the rim of it.

What might be a good way to do this.
Attached Thumbnails
- Matt
 
Quote
# 2 19-06-2003 , 10:29 PM
mshoward82's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Ohio, USA
Posts: 227
okay.. I figured out how to extrude it along the path. But now I can't key frame different lengths to create an animation. is there any way to make it look like its growing along the path?
- Matt
 
Quote
# 3 20-06-2003 , 02:02 AM
mtmckinley's Avatar
The Maya Mountain
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 8,245
In your extrude options, use a Partial Curve Range. You then get two additional attributes in your channel box that allow the extrude to animate along the path.
 
Quote
# 4 20-06-2003 , 12:13 PM
mshoward82's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Ohio, USA
Posts: 227
Hey thanks Mike. user added image

However, I have another question about extruding. user added image

I'm trying to extrude a circle along a path to create a tube, but the size keeps shrinking. Why is this happening? And how can i Fix? I've tried changing the scale, but it keeps making the same size.

Thanks for any help. user added image
Attached Thumbnails
- Matt
 
Quote
Reply to this thread
Posting Rules Forum Rules
You may not post new threads | You may not post replies | You may not post attachments | You may not edit your posts | BB code is On | Smilies are On | [IMG] code is On | HTML code is Off
Previous Thread
Next Thread

Similar Threads

extruding along path by dzcube in forum Maya Modeling replies 1 on 12-01-2010 EXTRUDING EDGE ALONG A PATH by rejh2 in forum Maya Basics & Newbie Lounge replies 1 on 10-05-2009 Extruding Curves along path always screws up!!! by der_lutz in forum Maya Modeling replies 2 on 03-01-2009 help extruding along path by oompa_l in forum Maya Basics & Newbie Lounge replies 0 on 26-06-2007 Extruding a face along a path? by Calvin in forum Maya Modeling replies 13 on 31-05-2004

Topics

User:
New tutorial - Create tileable textures from photos. Photoshop to Alchemist to Maya 2 By David Site News & Announcements
3
User:
Bitcoin as payment method By David Site News & Announcements
4
Site no longer updated? By MacNimation Site News & Announcements
0
User:
Get 100 free Maya models for cartoon sets By Nilla Site News & Announcements
17
User:
Two new free character rigs for Maya By Nilla Site News & Announcements
3
User:
Email Issues By David Site News & Announcements
1

Free Courses

Fast wireframe renders in Maya Image
Fast wireframe renders in Maya
Maya 2020 custom shelf with scripts Image
Maya 2020 custom shelf with scripts
Getting started with Maya 2020 Image
Getting started with Maya 2020
Principles of UV mapping in Maya 2020 Image
Principles of UV mapping in Maya 2020

Full Courses

Digital humans the art of the digital double Image
Digital humans the art of the digital double
Maya 2020 fundamentals - modelling the real world Image
Maya 2020 fundamentals - modelling the real world
Maya for 3D Printing - Rapid Prototyping Image
Maya for 3D Printing - Rapid Prototyping
Integrating 3D models with photography Image
Integrating 3D models with photography

VFX News

How computer animation was used 30 years ago to make a Roger Rabbit short On 2022-07-18 14:30:13
Sneak peek at Houdini 19.5 On 2022-07-18 14:17:59
VFX Breakdown The Man Who Fell To Earth On 2022-07-15 13:14:36
Resident Evil - Teaser Trailer On 2022-05-13 13:52:25
New cloud modeling nodes for Bifrost On 2022-05-02 20:24:13
MPC Showreel 2022 On 2022-04-13 16:02:13