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How can I make an outline out of a curve in XSI? Like in 3ds max thanks ...

Guys im having a big problem, I got a machine sent to me in STEP. i open the step files in Rhino, save as .3DS, I have done it this way for this client for a few jobs and it works fine, but i have is ...

How do I select elemetns in xsi? ...

Hi How do I make loop and ring edge selections in XSI? Thank you ...

I was trying to add more than one command to a keyboard shortcut in modo. Got a 'too many arguements' error What am I doing wrong? ...

Hi How do I move points without selecting them? ...

Ok.. I am somewhat skilled in Lightwave previously... But since it got tedious expensive i thought.. what the hell.. lets get Blender. :D And now i am wondering how i can get "bevel" kind o ...

I would like some direction about how to duplicate an object ...

Wtf does this mean? - trying to apply size and rotation but get "Error: Can't apply to a multi user mesh" ...

Hey Anyone here know how to get your object so that in zbrush symetrical works right? ...

Um.. when I use Bevel on a polygon object.. the mapping/uvs/material stuff is destroyed somehow.. I can't even manually uv map the object after using bevel on it ...

Am a newbie .. and have lost all my panels ! .. help ...

Anyone in here knows how to harden edges in modo ? I dont mean edgeWeighting For the subd version I mean only for the normal polygoncage I dont want to use it as subd in maya Like the tools under nor ...

I'm using the standard tool with X and M (deform in the x and mirror ) but the farther the points get from each other the less mirror i'm getting on the mesh - any ideas? ...

Hey ! - how do i add a new geometry in zbrush? Like i want to add eyes and if i use the zspheres my actual model becomes 2d ...

When i clone an object, and im trying to change the radius (size etc..) .. they both get changed, how do i unlink them with eachothers? ...

What is the easiest whay to make a keyboard? ...

Yo Got a polymodelling question I'm trying to do something very simple... a creased extrusion on a plane Anyone have a decent way off doing this? When I chamfer the edges I get tris What should I do? ...

If i want to import a model in a .max file. do i have to export that .max file into a .3ds and then import it? or is there a better way to do this? ...

How do I color a vertex? ...

edit Polygons/color and the polyCount would be in the HUD when activated or polyEvaluate -f ...

learningmaya.com ...

You guys say 500 poly is low poly? ...

Hey guys.. how do i query how many cv's a curve has ? ...

Anyone know if its possible to setup a script to convert selections to shell? only way to select a shell is to convert to uvs > to shell > convert back to whatever selection mode you ...

Does anyone ever model with a wacom? Maya has the sculpt tool that can work with pressure sensitivity So I wondered Tried it myself, didn't really work for me but it's one of the cheapest wacoms ...

I'm used to another application How do I get the polygon count in MAYA? Thank You ...

Wouldn't happen to know why using the extrude tool twice in a row results in the 2nd extrusion heading off at a skewed angle, would you? ...

hey.. on 3ds max 8, i see objects as either a block of colour (when ive got the viewport set as smooth and highlights) or a wire frame (if i choose wireframe) but in the tutorial i'm using it shows ...

How would i check for open edges in max? ...

When I select 20 vertexes can I set same Y coordinate to all of them? When I do this in the bottom of the screen in max, it does not help this... it will just move all of them ...

I am trying to make a heart. I made its outline and then extruded it and how trying to make it smooth and shapy with meshSmooth. You see, it looks crap. What shall I do? ...

Hi there.. Wanting to make a railway track with a loft.. I have the tracks, but how would one make the wooden cross pieces? ...

Hey! Anyone here uses polyboost? ...

Any way to import a .ai file into max as a spline? i created a vector object in illustrator, saved it, but when i import it into max i get improper format error tried saving as earlier version of AI ...

Whenever I use meshsmooth it deforms my object really badly. Even on the lowest settings. What am I doing wrong? ...

What do you guys use for low poly modeling in max? I heard that editable mesh is the way to go. ...

How to make one end of a box like a tube? ...

I have the show wireframe on And the wireframe is the colour of the block, that is used to be. Any way to change that colour? ...

Anyone heard of or used terragen before? Can you export the meshes into 3dsmax? ...

Is there anyway to fit an object between 2 objects presicely other than taking the scale tool and fit it in by dragging moving? ...

Is there a sculpting tool similar to Maya artisan in XSI? ...

What is the best approach in creating high definition 3d models in zbrush and xsi? I've seen Taron doing some amazing stuff with low poly cages and displacement maps in Messiah. Will it work in XSI ...

hello! i was looking through the tutorial on rigging muscles. found a great one with an arm lifting a barbell, extracting and retracting, however the site seems to be down for good. Is there anybod ...

This topic is strictly for Wings 3d - 3d modeling resources. Any links to tutorials and tips on 3d modeling in Wings 3d are welcome here. ...

This topic is strictly for Light Wave 3d modeling resources. Any links to tutorials and tips on 3d modeling in Light Wave are welcome here. ...

This topic is strictly for XSI 3d modeling resources. Any links to tutorials and tips on 3d modeling in XSI are welcome here. ...

This topic is strictly for 3ds max 3d modeling resources. Any links to tutorials and tips on 3d modeling in 3ds max are welcome here. ...

This topic is strictly for Maya 3d modeling resources. Any links to tutorials and tips on 3d modeling in Maya are welcome here. ...

How to make boolean operations in wings 3D? ...