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Faceted mesh even WITH turbosmooth?!

Hello. Anybody encountered the following: I have a mesh in Max 2010 and exported it. Opening in 2013 (on another machine) shows the mesh faceted, what´s right BUT its even faceted WITH a turbosmoot…
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kolayamit

Maya Scripts & Python general security?

Generally how secure is it using mel or python scripts for Maya?Recently started a new job as a hard surface modeler. Everything still kind of starting up and at the studio so was looking to improve …
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poopipe

New 3D tool — Research

Hey guys, I'm developing this web-based app where you can start your work from a pre-made 3D model and export a high-res .PNG file. It's still a very limited prototype for testing.I'm looking for fee…
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bperotto

image file list control on 3dsmax 2017

Hello I was trying to make a simple multisubobject material , but whenever I go to each submaterial to add a different diffuse image, it loads a window and says select image file list contro l and se…
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NAIMA

How can I make accurate LED lights in Maya/VRay?

Hello, I’m trying to figure out by what means to properly simulate a 5mm LED bulb.here’s my model as yet:So far I’ve just kind of faked it by using colored sphere lights:but I’m trying to go for a re…
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ninthtale

[3DSMAX] How to make guardrails like these?

Hey guys, first post here!Probably a very newbie question, but I would really like to know how can I make guardrails like these.I noticed that it is just one object and it is repeated inside a spline…
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coven

[Xgen - maya] xgen doesn't load my descriptions

After reloading a scene or after some crash sometimes xgen does not load my descriptions.That can't be happening I need help. It happened to me 5 times the last month.Does anyone know what to do?
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Worldevour

Crash of 3dsmax 2021 when opening old files from max 2017

Hi I was trying to open files from my old version of max in 2021 , but I can't as everytime it gives me error after it reach the conversion window, then crashes all ... is there any solution to fix t…
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NAIMA

Low/High Poly Questions

Questions for gamedev:1.) I made the inside of the piano with all of the complex parts so that it could be opened and seen. That tripled my poly count and I'm looking at 16,000 faces now. Should I re…
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sprunghunt

MAYA: Chamfer edges like in MAX?

Is it possible to chamer edges in maya like it works in max?Found that great vid on "low to highpoly":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rz5_CCWQz8He is working in MAX:His Base model looks like that:an…
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Ghogiel

3ds Max/Zbrush: Proboolean + Dynamesh hardsurface workflow tutorial

This is a process for creating hardsurface game assets, automating the highpoly and lowpoly stages as much as possible. Using this technique the artist can spend more time focusing on form design, le…
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Joopson

Relax Pro released

Relax Pro is a modifier for 3ds Max that smooths meshes while preserving their volume unlike the standard Relax which shrinks them a lot. You can set it to slide vertices over the surface so no…
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obliviboy

[3DSMAX] Maxscript Change FFD4 Modifier Position to Bottom of stack, retain control vertices

I want to change the position of FFD4 modifiers on multiple objects to the bottom of the modifier stack. I know I can add a new modifier at the bottom of the stack and delete the old modifier with Ma…
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OccultMonk

Maya Tool - Quick Circular Array

Hey guys I would like to share with you a new tool I made.I created this cause I wanted something faster when creating circular arrays. Refer to the PDF documentation on how to use. Hope yo…
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Noth

Can someone explain the mid-poly baking process?

Hi polycount!I've been struggling lately with baking something that's somewhat cylindrical. It has to be pretty low poly but I'm baking from a high with nice smooth curves. I keep hearing that this m…
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Eric Chadwick

Maya UV Editor not opening

One day the UV editor just decided to not open anymore, and i have no idea how to fix it. I've tried using Mel script to open it, ive tried the button under the windows menu and i've tried the button…
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littleclaude

pipeiine for game character to include skin textures from texturing.xyz

Hi. I've modelled a game character in zbrush and am going to retopo it in Maya. Then bake the high poly to low poly, probably in Substance. But i'm also looking to use some of the textures from …
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Alex_J

Modular Game Environment. Is it better to have more or less?

I'm making a game environment in Unreal Engine 4. I will also be using Photoshop, Quixel Mixer, and Blender for everything. The game environment is more modular.Is it better to have more objects (dup…
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Oblivion2500

Recommend Plugins for Maya 2020?

Is there a recommended plugin list for Maya 2020 that anyone could share?Thank you. :)
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3D4Eva

Need advice on approaches bevel the geo or use normal map for bevels? and some workflow questions

Hey all, Not been on here for a while I actually took a little break for a while and I've come back I've been doing more higher poly product viz style, but i seem to be jumping around everywhere…
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gnoop

How to attach procedural random non-uniform meshes to a single animated rig . game pipeline

Idea:-Player can build their own mesh/monster out of blocks.-These blocks will form a monster of the players creation in various silhouettes. (crossy road example below)think like this, but even more…
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Eric Chadwick

How can I enhance texture detail?

I modeled a car, retopologized it and now i need to unwrap it, but, I looked at some CGI cars and saw that their textures are extremely detailed like in one image below. So, how can I do the same? I'…
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McGreed

Wacom Intuos nibs - wear down effect pressure sensitivity?

Hey, just a question about wacom pen nibs really.  I'm a long time cinteq user and always used the grey 'felt' nibs that came with the pen for zbrush/substance etc.  They eventually wear do…
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thomasp

Deep FX Studio v0.5 Released

Deep FX Studio is now available, with a trial version. Comes with a lot of tools. Great for concept art and cinematics thanks to the integration of LuxCoreRender.Deep FX Studio Feature Reel
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deep_fx_world

[Marvelous Designer] Bed cover - Gap when folding

Hello,I have a hard time figuring out how to eliminate the space (see image) when I fold my bed cover.I tried all properties available but nothing seems to work. :/ And i can't put negative thickness…
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birb

ZBrush Core. Dynamesh+deform polish pipeline possible for hardsurface?

Hi guysI cant find any examples of well known "dynamesh+polish (from "Deform" section)" pipeline maded with ZBrush Core. It looks like Dynamesh are the sme as in regular ZBrush, and "Deform" sec…
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AlexandrL

GTA 5 road texturing technique

Hello, I been trying to learn from GTA 5 so I can create optimized artwork. I am curious on the road texturing. It seems like they use one texture for the curb, one texture for the road, and a third …
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2jzgte

Texel density and things I just dont understand...

I understand texel density, why its important, and how to use it. But I think Im missing a few key points that I cant wrap my head around when making an environment. For example, what I usually do, i…
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jordank95

Bleed from Displacement Maps on Trim Sheets

Hi - im having some issues getting displacement working correctly in UE4. I has a trim sheet texture im using for floor materials - concrete, tiles, bricks etc. Im attempting to set up displacement u…
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toxicsludge77

How would you unwrap this?

I have a large model that uses, at least in a lot of places, kitbashing elements. There are lots of small and medium sized separate geometry parts that were (probably) exported from some CAD applicat…
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TriGon_

Epic-pen - (Free Tool) its the worlds most popular screen marker!

Click here to download - www.epic-pen.comHiI heard about this tool during a talk from Bluezoo yesterday. If anyone spends there life explaining things on screen its a lot better then the snippin…
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pasha_sevez

Mesh Contrast for 3ds Max released

Mesh Contrast is a modifier for 3ds Max that enhances the details of 3d models. It allows you to quickly add contrast to whole models or to highlight only some specific areas.Get it from https://…
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obliviboy

Mari UV bleed issue when exporting? ( HELP! )

Hi guys, new to mari here, learning alot from tutorials on youtube but i cant seem to find any forums for this, alot of them are old and are different, I am having an issue where exporting the map wh…
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TriGon_

[3DSMAX] Is there something like the Meshmachine Plugs Blender plugin feature for 3dsmax?

Is there a plugin or technique for 3Ds Max that can replicate what the Meshmachine 'plugs' feature Blender plugin does?
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Eric Chadwick

Blender issue with oddly shaded faces.

Hi everyone and happy new year.Recently I have encountered a problem with some models in Blender (I use 2.82). When importing a model I have made in Sketchup, Blender "creates" these weird dark grey …
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MayhemInc

Packing 4 channels question

From this vid on photogammentry,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_WaqCBp9zoRGBA was used for the detailed textures, RG for Normal, B for roughness, A for Color.From here, someone wrote:https://answer…
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melviso

Is tri-planar related to 45 degrees or something?

I know triplanar is XYZ-axis projected which is basically using vertex normal I guess, but I cant really its realtionship between 45 degrees angle because it's more visible at 45 angle degrees? 
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RN

Problem with baking normal map with xNormal3.19.3, blender2.9 hi-poly low-poly cage

Hello,i have a problem with baking the texture maps in xNormal, it looks like xNormal is ignoring some faces completely. Maybe so…
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UZinker

How would you go about modeling this ? (Zbrush)

Would you only use the zmodeler or mix it up with some sculpting or even use both on the workflow starting with the zmodeler and refining with sculpting brushes or anything else ?I ask because all 3 …
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oglu

Cloak skin weight fails

Move the cloak bone to reveal the back side.How can I prevent the back side from coming out?
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CheeseOnToast

Blender 2.7 Issues with rig, weird deformities.

Hello, I am new to rigging and 3d animation in general. I have been following different tutorials for this same mesh for months on and off and end up with this result every single time. I am determin…
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crewsjp8

[Arnold - Maya] Is there a way to change the image format of the snapshots?

I use the snapshot folder and my images are stored in .exr format but I would rather them to be .png or something similar. I can store them manually with save as, but that would be tedious. And the w…
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Worldevour

3ds Max 2018 Object question

Long time no post. But in need of some help.How do I move a selected Object from an overall complex model into a new channel?Model is editable poly mode. Model is made up of alot of complex parts / o…
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jldragon

(Solved) Blender 2.9 Hardops Boxcutter polys shooting off screen problem

HiJust got the addon, and following the first new features vid. With an active poly, Q menu/operations/meshtools/Grate or Knurl sends the middle polys/verts out of the viewport. Mousing for a half ho…
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kanga

ZBrush Plugin - Quick Tools Zbrush plugin Version 3

Hey guys, I made A plugin for zbrush to fasten up my own workflow I'm sure others will find it usefull as well. for anyone that wants to try I have a free version to try out. https://gumroad.com…
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Sunray

Modifying mouse to make the keys easy to trigger?

My problem: After a days of heavy clicking, My thumb, index and middle fingers really hurt. For reference, I've been using LogitechG604. Using it for heavy modelling or animation, hurts like hel…
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pior

parametric primitive addon recommendation for blender? (plus any other essentials)

I'm asking here because the internet is full of blender "experts" and what I actually want is good answers ...I finally decided it was time to commit to Blender a week or so ago,  As a max fanbo…
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poopipe

Maya and it's Weighted Vertex Normals

Hey there, quick background on me real quick, and then on to my question to the professionals and hardcore enthusiasts =) I'm primarily school and self taught for Maya, and have been working on an i…
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morgannilsson

MARI Texture Transfer Seems problem

Hello, I have two mesh that have the same exact shape but different Uvs and Topology. The one with the texture I want to transfer has multiple Uv Tiles. I want to transfer the texture from this one t…
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obloquy

How can i do this material on vray for 3ds max?

Hi everyone! i'm using vray for 3ds max, and i really enjoy working on this software, but now i'm stuck and i really want to know how to do this kind of texture of two different reflectives parts on …
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