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# 1 07-11-2003 , 04:56 PM
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Invalid question in SM Quiz

Which of these is NOT a component of a NURBS object?

Hull
Vertex
Edit Point

Your Answer: Edit Point
Correct Answer: Vertex

Your answer was wrong

Trick Question???

the 3 responses are are all part of a nurbs object. CV's or 'control vertices' are a type of vertex. I know maya may explain it differantly and i dont mean to be anal about this. But, a Non Uniformal Rational B Spline consist of a variable number of vertices to plot a curve. By definition CV's are a type of vertex, though maya has named this strictly to polygon, and 'CV' to nurbs.

hehe i guess i just want a better score LOL..

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# 2 07-11-2003 , 06:49 PM
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Lol.
How anal. :p
 
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# 3 07-11-2003 , 08:51 PM
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When you right click on a nurbs surface and select a component mode, Vertex is not an option. Control Vertices, on the other hand, is. user added image
 
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# 4 07-11-2003 , 10:18 PM
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Booohahaha!

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# 5 08-11-2003 , 07:20 AM
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cough..... control verticies.. verticies plural for vertex.
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# 6 08-11-2003 , 07:35 AM
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A "vertex" and a "control vertex" is not the same thing. user added image Mwa ha ha!
 
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# 7 08-11-2003 , 08:14 AM
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Originally posted by mtmckinley
A "vertex" and a "control vertex" is not the same thing. user added image Mwa ha ha!

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# 8 08-11-2003 , 07:06 PM
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a vertex is a point of intersection between 2 or more paths. a control vertex is an intersection of two control paths that calculates the shape of a B Spline. this is the true definition in regards to Nurbs identification regardless of what some documentation may say. CV's are vertexes/verticies. Feel free to prove me wrong if you think you can. MWaaaaa hahaha hahahaha ahahahahaha LOL
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# 9 08-11-2003 , 07:31 PM
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You got the question wrong. Live with it. user added image You don't have to like it. lol
 
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# 10 08-11-2003 , 07:33 PM
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hehehe you cant prove me wrong can you


Mwa hahaha hahahaha

Mwaa hahah hahahaha <cough..cough..>
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# 11 08-11-2003 , 07:58 PM
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Sure I can. Just right click on a nurbs surface and see what choices you get. :p user added image
 
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# 12 08-11-2003 , 08:06 PM
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Lol, this is good. :p
 
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# 13 08-11-2003 , 08:40 PM
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A vertex is a point in 3D space with a particular location, usually given in terms of its x, y, and z coordinates. Two vertices, taken together, can be used to define the endpoints of a line; three vertices can be used to define a planar triangle.

A CV itself (Or Control Vertice) is used in NURBS to define a mathemathical function that designates the way a curve will be pulled between her edit points.

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# 14 09-11-2003 , 04:20 AM
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listen. a vertex is a vertex man. you can claim all you want, but go for a mathmatics degree and see if you pass thinking that a control vertex is not a vertex. This is Nurbs.. a mathmaticaly calculated object, just saying that a maya menu doesnt have it doesnt make it not exist or change its definition. you can make these non substancial claims all you want, but i brought definition. If you can't dispose my statements, that ok. No ones perfect LOL. ADL pulls strong argument but, definatly in my favor. 3 or more verticies not only define a planer triangle, but are the minimum number of verticies to define a curve LOL...

This is becoming a really interesting post...

Come on dont give up now. Mwaa haha hahah haha
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# 15 09-11-2003 , 04:21 AM
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What about a linear curve? :p

This whole argument is nonsense. Cya.
 
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