Technical Talk

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Mass FX Animation not playing after it's baked Hey Guys, I'm creating a collapsing ceiling for a project using mass FX the simulation ran fine, baked out fine and played fine a few times, once I moved the keys to the point in the timeline that I …	0 Last	Ammal Jul 2017
Zbrush delete polygroups less than X polygons Hi guys,Is there a way to, within a subtool, delete all polygroups containing less than x amount of polygons?Sometimes when using autogroups, I end up having a lot of those small 1-5 polygons groups …	0 Last	Spoon Jul 2017
Zbrush export issues: some areas have double faces? Hello, I am having issues with the model I exported from zbrush. So here you can see, there are two faces on some of the parts of the models. This means when I move an edge, a face is behind it. Ther…	0 Last	Naminomicon Jul 2017
Zbrush. I give up. Will pay someone to do the UVs for me I can't. 21 days into this model and I can't do it. I've dedicated my whole time and ignored my friends and my gf cuz of this model and I can not finish it. I've watched dozens of tutorials, I've ask…	17 Last	BenJi2D Jul 2017
Looking For MODO Tutorials Hey everybody,I've recently picked up MODO v11 and I'm looking for some beginner friendly tutorials to get me started, I've done a Google search but they all seem to be for older versions. So if anyo…	1 Last	WilliamVaughan Jul 2017
maya - complete tool? Just noticed that if I'm working in wireframe mode and want to switch to a different component mode I have to right click precisely on the wire of the mesh. If I don't, I get the complete tool/select…	8 Last	alch3mist Jul 2017
Directional array-type duplication for maya? Hi polycount,Does Anyone know a script or a paid plugin in maya that can duplicate like a directional array? This is what I'm talking about.http://recordit.co/SPkMniaM2yThanks for the tim…	2 Last	micropolius Jul 2017
Question about displacement maps So why not model the thing instead of using map? Doesnt it generate the vertices in rendering or real time? Is it THAT profitable in terms of memory? Or do they use it only in specific scenarios?what…	18 Last	Larry Jul 2017
Exporting polypaint Zbrush My friend is trying to export some texture thingy he did in zbrush with polypaint. His using a PC, zbrush 3.5. He says there has to be a way of doing it ... i dunno how to do it ... do you guys know?	19 Last	uvmap Jul 2017
XNormal Streaming Error After applying UV coordinates in ZBrush (working on clone, unwrapping, and copy/pasting using UV Master) to my model I imported both the high and low poly objects into xNormal and the mapping see…	1 Last	universe Jul 2017
Seeking front and side facial reference resources There's an EXCELLENT resource that another member put together in the "30 heads in 30 days" post that has front, side, and perspective views of different people of different races/ ethnicities, both …	2 Last	nmuta Jul 2017
Share Your Modeling Process I'm an aspiring environment artist. I'm not a complete noob, but I often feel like I am. There's a lot of holes in my education and I've been trying to fill them, but I haven't found a place that giv…	4 Last	JayXiong Jul 2017
Maya Beginner - Normal map horrors feels like i'm going around in circles with this issue and I'd REALLLY appreciate some advice. I've baked my set of maps from my high poly model. everything seems to be ok until i apply the nor…	6 Last	omar_0007 Jul 2017
[3Ds Max 2017] - Smoothing Groups Issue? I've been working with 3Ds Max 2017 for a while now and believe that the smoothing groups works different compared to prior versions of Max.Here is the "issue":I have a standard Edit Poly Box in my s…	4 Last	EliasWick Jul 2017
WRONG UV`s i guess, the textures are not correct(NEED HELP! :)) Im a beginner in 3d things.I want to make a game character but i got this result. : \This is the problem!and here are the UV s if it shows something:	1 Last	lotet Jul 2017
[Maya 2017] Annoying problem: glitchy value slider on dual monitors This has been irritating me for a long time and I can't figure out how to fix this on my own.I work on a dual monitor setup, monitor 1 is to my left and monitor 2 is to my right. Maya runs on my left…	0 Last	Turbopasta Jul 2017
Is this the full content-creation pipeline? Hi, I''m about to embark on a long gamedev journey, so I was just wondering if you would help me sort out the tools:Animation and rigging – MayaTexture creation – Photoshop3D modeling/sculpting/textu…	6 Last	Armantium Jul 2017
maya dope sheet question Hey all, I'm trying to copy and paste some keyframes on a rig in maya's dope sheet. For whatever reason it doesn't appear to be copying the keys from all my control curves, any thoughts?Process:I use…	0 Last	snickerwicket Jul 2017
Maya. Graph editor. Trouble with curves Hi.I have some problems with editing curves in Maya graph editor.I created custom rig half by hand half in m-gear.I have some curves in rotation XYZ.When I select one rotation key on X axis and tryin…	2 Last	Ho4uK Jul 2017
[Zbrush help] Using curve bridge brush scales and repositions my mesh Hi, wondering if anyone can help me. (Using Zbrush 4r7)I had to create a hole in my sculpt so I used the curve bridge brush. After it remeshes my sculpt. I decimated and used fbx export to bring into…	0 Last	DavidLy Jul 2017
Retopoing lots of chain links Hey all i was wondering what you all would think is the best action for retopoing and unwrapping these chain links, so i made 2 links and fit them together like a chain and then i turned those 2 link…	2 Last	Apheleion Jul 2017
I need help with my water (other advice welcome too) Hey boys,I've got this little scene that I'm going to be presenting to a panel of judges in about 2 weeks from now.My idea was to create this in a low-poly style, and since I've always loved to draw,…	2 Last	jStins Jul 2017
Maya Marquee selection, I want it to only select complete edges that are inside the marquee. Assuming the blue box is my marquee selectionI want this to be the result of my selection.I'm not looking for alternative ways of getting the selection, I'm looking for a way to adjust the marquee se…	2 Last	Ilias48rus Jul 2017
Noob question about smoothing techniques Alright, my question may be a blasphemy to (some of) you, but forgive me - I'm total newbie and I feel like I'm missing something very important here... First of all, I googled, I searched forum a li…	9 Last	Thanez Jul 2017
[Maya] Show wireframe on an object during sculpt. Hello Polycounters, Maya no0b speaking.I'm using Maya 2016 at work for my retopos, and I am wondering if there is any way to show the wireframe on an object (and only this object and not the wh…	4 Last	Kapoff Jul 2017
Guide: Baking for Maya inside Marmoset Toolbag 3 #tldr I wrote a guide, you have to read it :oSo i have been writing this (not so) little guide for internal use only. But as there are only few written guides nowadays. And tons of videos w…	9 Last	hansolocambo Jul 2017
Skewmesh Tutorial A little Tutorial I did on how to get a bake without skewed elements for hard surface models, hope its helpful: Max: [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8nvDgvKbSs[/url] Xnormal: [url]https://www.…	57 Last	Antonyony Jul 2017
ZBrush 4R8 - Gizmo Select Multiple Subtools Hi, I am new to ZBrush 4R8. I've been trying the new Gizmo. When I turn on "Transpose All Selected Subtool", used "SelectRect", some of them are selected. How can I deselect this? I figured out …	3 Last	Fjr3 Jul 2017
ZBrush BPR Shadows rendering issue As you can see, the main head subtool doesn't seem to be casting any shadows, while all of the other pieces (teeth, tongue, eyes) are casting shadows that show through the skin. I made sure shadows a…	0 Last	Kitxunei Jul 2017
Meshmolder Beta 7.1 - Dynamic Topology in development - (without installer) Freeware software, without installer and similar ZBrush.http://www.meshmolder.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O7Pz6kv0y8	0 Last	kybio Jul 2017
Released MeshMolder Beta 4.0!!! Features in new version: Automatic UV Coordinates Generator;Save Preference about menu positions and Shortcuts;Transfer vertex color to Texture Coordinates;Load '.obj' with mapping texture to pai…	1 Last	kybio Jul 2017
Zbrush UV question Hi there! I'm trying to finish my second Zbrush model and I finally have to deal with textures, UV's and normal maps. The problem is I never had to deal with those before and now the frustration…	4 Last	BenJi2D Jul 2017
[3ds Max] Is there a way to edit default hot key of Polydraw-Optimize ? Hello! In 3ds Max, under Ribbon>Freeform there is a tool call "Optimize" and it is a really useful tool, but it comes with a really annoying bug. The default h…	1 Last	Nam.Nguyen Jul 2017
Maya question: Hotkey for cycling through bevel options like fragment or segments? I've seen many timelapse sessions on youtube where people are beveling edges and interactively cycling through the fragment or segments to get the desired result. I know by default when you bev…	2 Last	kanzo Jul 2017
ISSUE: Opacity map from SP to V-ray in maya problem! HiI have a problem that i can't figure out for a while .. i was trying to use VRay in maya for the first time so i exported my texture maps from substance painter by using VRay configuration to attac…	0 Last	Fady_Nashaat Jul 2017
How is 3D-scanning useful for 3D-artists? Hey everyone,My core question: Is 3D-scanning a useful tool for 3D-artists? If so, what would be your benefit?Background of my question: I’m part of a small group of three persons who are developing …	6 Last	Ingsoc75 Jul 2017
3d max tool button pulldown. does anyone know how to make a pulldown for one of your tool buttons in max. Like this	1 Last	Danielmn Jul 2017
Low poly design priority for baking Hi,I have been working on hard surface modelling for a while, I believe I have summarised a quick guideline on how to prepare low poly model for baking good textures.I am going to be very b…	4 Last	musashidan Jul 2017
Zbrush- Slicecurvetool error I'm using slice curve tool rather than deleting those polygons it's adding it to different playgroups. I'm using 4r8.	3 Last	kanga Jul 2017
How to cut parts of zbrush stuff? Hi how can I cut away unwanted portions of mesh in Zbrush?	22 Last	kanga Jul 2017
I love my photoshop brushes. How can I use them in to directly texture my meshes? I really like using these photoshop brushes from Kyle's Megapack. http://www.kyletwebster.com/blog/2015/9/10/megapack-cheat-sheetsThey're packaged as brush/tool presets in Photoshop. I know…	5 Last	TheDonquixotic Jul 2017
Need an advice how to solve distortions on a TS normal map After several days, or I would say weeks, of digging into baking magic, I'm at the point where I have no idea how to interpret results and I would appreciate any advice of more experienced peop…	17 Last	Antonyony Jul 2017
Moving vertex along edge in Maya? Anyone know a way to move a vertex along an edge without shifting the edge itself? I saw this done in 3DSMAX once and trying to find something similar in Maya.	7 Last	Axi5 Jul 2017
Your favorite UV tool is? Hey guys. I'm building a new training course and wanting to include a popular UV tool. There are so many new ones out there but I'm more old school with my methods. Just wondering what you guys are u…	40 Last	Westley Jul 2017
Zbrush Transparent Textures fix? Hi there guys, it's me again! I tried to find answer on youtube and google and unfortunately I did not. Only thing that was close to a "solution" was this - "I got the transparency to work in ZB…	4 Last	BenJi2D Jul 2017
[Maya 2016] Xgen scaling issues ...I know. This is a common problem for Xgen users. I've tried everything I can find, including scaling my mesh down>freezing transformations>applying description>scaling mesh back up, chang…	0 Last	xeronymau5 Jul 2017
Batch export. Hey guys what script/plugin do you use for batch exporting? WITH smoothing groups ofc!	2 Last	Larry Jul 2017
Pedro's Super Smart Create for Maya Having to learn Maya coming from Max I was really missing the super smart create script Pedro madeSo I'm trying my best to recreate it, being pretty new to Maya and python I'm sure this things can be…	23 Last	Barbiturat Jul 2017
3DsMax udim make more tiles. Hi3DsMax 2017 sp3Win10Trying to make more tiles in the Max MultiTile material so I can clean bake a lower res model in substance.So far I have 2 tiles in the uv editor after pressing the 'Show multi …	8 Last	kanga Jul 2017
Should my UV's go beyond the 0,1 space for a level? I am unsure about how I should be laying out my UV's for a level that I am modeling out in 3DS Max. When I am laying out my UV's for my walls, floors, and ceiling should I be scaling them up so they …	6 Last	Patrick_McAllister Jul 2017