Maya: Transfer maps envelope not right

n88tr

Maya 2012
Transfer maps envelope not right

So while I am trying to make normals using the envelope searching for the high mesh my envelope turns into a screwy looking cone



I have tried different "seeking" methods of the envelope under Advanced Options inside of the Transfer Maps window, but they don't seem to change the evelope shape while it is seeking the High Mesh.

Ideas??

BARDLER

Have you checked the direction of your normals on your low poly? Also you want your low poly and high poly mesh exactly on top of each other, although that is not causing your problem, it will cause issues when you bake.

n88tr

How do i adjust the direction of my normals on the low?

BARDLER

You can check normal direction on an object by turning off two sided lighting. The normals facing "up" will shade normally, and the other side will be shaded black. If this is the case then click your object and go to normals>reverse normals.

n88tr

Hmm I have had black normals
will give it a go today

and my group decided to totally change the scene content from a modern day city to "aliens and cowboys" so my city props are no good.... thanks. Working on a cactus now