Bending objects very annoying

[JacksonLamme]

Bending objects is too annoying in maya!  (or im just doing it wrong) 

You have to click deform, then non linear, then bend, have to have shape at perfect direction, then sometimes the bend tool doesnt even attach to the object, then you have to delete history in order to use the shape normally and can't edit the bend after that.  It seems like the bend feature is one of the most important in maya, is it more user friendly and I'm just not getting something?

Thank you! 

[stephenkmann]

Are you referring to the non-linear bend deformer? 

So, yes, you do have to create it via the menu.  but once you have, you can place it anywhere you want. 

not sure I know any program that doesn't have menus..  ( you can also access it thru marking menus)

When it seems like it's not "attached" , it's probably just not aligned correctly? 

hth

( i tried to upload a video, but it wouldn't let me )

-=s