Using physics in modelling

[Anonymous]

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! 🙂

[mspeer]

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.

[Anonymous]

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.

[mspeer]

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.

[mspeer]

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".

[Anonymous]

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

[Anonymous]

Bump

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

[damaggio · Accepted solution]

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.