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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newbie query
So the 1st question is: How to make a cake slice solid pulled away from a cylinder?
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As for making a slice in a cylinder like that, you can use the Cut Faces tool to make two horizontal cuts, select those faces and Edit Polygons > Extract to seperate them from the model.
Then you can use the Append to polygon tool to fill in the top and bottom faces.
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This is what I'm after
Tnx for kind reply
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1 the bevel tool
2 loft/extrude
3 planar
4 project curve on surface
5 trim surface
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