How to combine objects together?

Lightray · Nov 2006

Hello all,

I would like to know if it is possible to combine objects that are overlapping each other instantly? Or is the only way to combine objects for 3d gaming is by welding their vertices/edges together?

Also, when I try to do the latter, I am unable to weld parts of an object with another. I can only interact one object at a time. Why is this?

MoP · Nov 2006

If you have many objects in a scene, and you want to connect more than one object, first you need to use "Attach" to make the objects into a single mesh.

In the Editable Poly modifier, in the "Edit Geometry" rollout, look for "Attach". If you select your main object, hit Attach, then click on any other objects you want to merge into that one. Right-click anywhere to disengage the tool once you're done attaching meshes.

monster · Nov 2006

With Edit_Poly or Edit_Mesh objects look for the attach command, and then click on objects you want to combine.

If you want to modify more than one object at once you can add and EditMesh or EditPoly modifier to a selection, but you still can't weld vertices from separate objects, because...they are separate objects.

Also to access different sections of a model at once, use Element SubObject.

Lightray · Nov 2006

Just to clarify...so the method you guys describe does not combine these objects totally. Basically they are just grouped together.

I'd like to know if there is a quick easy way to combine parts, like an arm to a torso, and something that can defenitely be used when making video game character models.

Lightray · Nov 2006

Oh it works.

I am able to work with two objects now and combiner their vertices/edges together with the attach command.

Sweet guys!

Motz · Nov 2006

Attach typically only groups them. You need to weld verts or use boolean.

Lightray · Nov 2006

boolean?

Eric Chadwick · Nov 2006

Never boolean game models. Adds tons of bad vertices, even with the new ProBooleans.

How to combine objects together?

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