topic Re: SMOOTHING HEXAGONIC CYLINDER in Maya Modeling Forum

SMOOTHING HEXAGONIC CYLINDER

gegesatoru — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:14:23 GMT

HI, I reduced the subdivision axis of a cylinder to 6 to create a Hex nut but when smoothing out with supporting edges it doesn't maintain the hex shape but goes back to the cylindrical one. Any solution?

Re: SMOOTHING HEXAGONIC CYLINDER

damaggio — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:09:20 GMT

Incorrect topology.

Re: SMOOTHING HEXAGONIC CYLINDER

gegesatoru — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:15:09 GMT

Added

Re: SMOOTHING HEXAGONIC CYLINDER

gegesatoru — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:22:57 GMT

Could you give me a visual example to create one with a good topology and that retains the hexagonal shape after smoothing if it wouldnt be a bother?

Re: SMOOTHING HEXAGONIC CYLINDER

damaggio — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:42:54 GMT

Could I give you a visual ???

You haven't shown anything about your hexagon .

Re: SMOOTHING HEXAGONIC CYLINDER

gegesatoru — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:57:19 GMT

nvm. i figured it out.

Re: SMOOTHING HEXAGONIC CYLINDER

damaggio — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:36:51 GMT

Thanks for adding the images, you've placed edge loops horizontally but you didn't place any vertically, that's why the shape collapses.

You can find more about SubD modeling tips for hard surface objects on youtube, with practice you will learn when to use SubD or not and how to achieve the best topology.

You can also use bevel or do it in the shader.

Re: SMOOTHING HEXAGONIC CYLINDER

gegesatoru — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:56:23 GMT

Thank you.