topic Re: Using physics in modelling in Maya Modeling Forum

Using physics in modelling

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 22:48:11 GMT

Hey guys :D, I'm chasing a method that would save me a ton of time.

How would I "drop" these key models (they are all separate meshes) onto a flat surface using gravity physics, so they can then be exported in a realistic position? instead of placing them tediously onto a flat surface manually.

And obviously id want no clipping to happen, so they just collide and sit on each other realistically too

thnx! 🙂

Re: Using physics in modelling

mspeer — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 03:57:56 GMT

Hi!

Sorry, but if you want to save "a ton of time", don't use a simulation instead do it manually (looks like a matter of seconds).

The other way would be to use Dynamics like nCloth, Bullet or Legacy Rigid Bodies.

Re: Using physics in modelling

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:31:08 GMT

Well i dont know that if I dont know how long it takes to use the other method. And I intend to add a lot more keys, that is a LOT of work to arrange them just right and avoid any clipping on that many items, so I still think it would save me a ton of time to just "drop" the keys into place, done.

Re: Using physics in modelling

mspeer — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:31:45 GMT

Hi!

If you are not familiar with the dynamics in Maya i would say you need some hours until you are satisfied with the result.

Re: Using physics in modelling

mspeer — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:35:30 GMT

Hi!

Well, i don't know how many keys you want to add, you can try Maya Dynamics for sure, but it's never "just "drop" the keys into place, done".

Re: Using physics in modelling

Anonymous — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 05:13:32 GMT

No im not familiar, hence why im here asking for help..

Re: Using physics in modelling

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 23:16:40 GMT

Bump

Anyone know how to add physics to these keys so I can then export its final position after being dropped? thnx

Re: Using physics in modelling

damaggio — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 02:51:15 GMT

Hi Jacob , as well

suggested by mspeer , you could try using Maya's dynamics and ncloth , there are many tutorials on you tube that you can find as well google, Lynda .com and pluralsight.

It's a somewhat complex process to quickly cover in the forum.

you can come back if you are stuck in a specific step.

best of luck.