topic Re: how to wrap a mesh around a surface? in Maya Modeling Forum

how to wrap a mesh around a surface?

nick.holliday — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:46:34 GMT

Hi,

As part of a helmet im modelling, Id like to wrap a collection of panels around the back portion of the helmet (screenshot attached).

A friend suggested i flatten the helmet portion out, add a blend shape between the two, and then wrap deformer the panels to it. This hasnt quite worked as i have to perfectly flatten the surface out which is near impossible.

Would anybody know of any other techniques?

thanks

Re: how to wrap a mesh around a surface?

sean.heasley — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:35:17 GMT

Hi @nick.holliday

You could use a shrink wrap deformer.

This video has a quick tutorial on it that should help you out!

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Re: how to wrap a mesh around a surface?

nick.holliday — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:39:05 GMT

aha! thanks for that - will take a look

Re: how to wrap a mesh around a surface?

sean.heasley — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 21:24:57 GMT

Hi @nick.holliday

I'm just checking in again to see if you need more help with this. Did the suggestion I provided on Friday work for you?

If so, please click Accept as Solution on the posts that helped you so others in the community can find them easily.

Re: how to wrap a mesh around a surface?

nick.holliday — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:38:56 GMT

been tussling with this one for a while. Ive just reverted to using a bend and cage deformers. But your tip certainly looks easier 🙂

Re: how to wrap a mesh around a surface?

sean.heasley — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 20:35:41 GMT

Hi @nick.holliday

Great! Is there anything else you need help with or do you have any other questions?

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Re: how to wrap a mesh around a surface?

nick.holliday — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:41:04 GMT

that's all thanks 🙂