topic Re: MASH/curve warp help needed.. in Maya Modeling Forum

MASH/curve warp help needed..

nickholl — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:20:14 GMT

Hi,

Im trying to create a rollercoaster. Ive created a single piece of track that I've added MASH network to, I'm then using the curve Warp tool to wrap it around a CV curve.

The problem I'm having is that the track is bunching up as soon as it goes on its upward path :-/. Would anybody know what I may be doing wrong? The points in the curve seem to be reasonably evenly spaced and I've tried rebuilding the curve with different settings but can't get it to work.

If any body would have any ideas it would be much appreciated!

many thanks

Re: MASH/curve warp help needed..

mspeer — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:43:14 GMT

Hi!

Please upload the scene-file.

Re: MASH/curve warp help needed..

nickholl — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:12:00 GMT

I think I've solved that particular issue, but am still not sure the best way of achieving what I need to. Ive attached a file that shows where I currently am. Currently I'm not able to control the twist of the track very accurately so am unable to make it align with the Current figure 8 segment :-/.

Would anybody have any tips?

many thanks for your help!

Nick

Re: MASH/curve warp help needed..

nickholl — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:15:52 GMT

I'm getting a little closer, ive manage to get the ends to match up, but I'm getting the same issue as I had initally where I can't get an even spread around the loop. Ive attached an updated file...

thanks again!

Re: MASH/curve warp help needed..

mspeer — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 03:19:03 GMT

Hi!

Your first file looks like this:

2. In your second file there is an even spread, but it looks wrong, because you have scaling applied to your Distribution, either remove it or correct the Scale Ramp. (Screenshot of file, no edits)