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Re: Get polygon normal in maya (MEL or Python)
pymel has a getNormal function - returns the normal of the current polygon - maybe there is a maya python or mel equivalent. -
Re: Get polygon normal in maya (MEL or Python)
This one? http://download.autodesk.com/us/maya/2011help/Commands/polyInfo.html Had no idea, found it with Maya help and skimming through long list of search results :P EDIT: Seems to be available as a Python command as well btw. -
Get polygon normal in maya (MEL or Python)
Hi guys. This is probably a very common problem, but I can't find any useful resource on the web :/ I'm building a script that check the visibility of all the faces of a model from a certain camera angle and deletes them if needed. In this case 'visibility' is just testing if the face is 'facing' the camera, not an actual… -
Re: Get polygon normal in maya (MEL or Python)
polyInfo did the trick for my very lowpoly stuff (mostly tris and quads) but a more accurate and flexible solution is always welcome :) I'm sure I won't be the only one needing this -
Re: Get polygon normal in maya (MEL or Python)
careful about that polyInfo as it will give you the normal orientation pre-transform IIRC. Also, depending what you're aiming at, you'll have trouble to get the normal you're interested in for non planar n-gons (4+ edges). I can dig up some stuff from scripts I've made if you want to do it the hard way if you're interested. -
Re: Get polygon normal in maya (MEL or Python)
I didn't know about Pymel, I'll check that out ! thx :) -
Re: Get polygon normal in maya (MEL or Python)
awesome! never trust the default search engine :)
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