Introduction

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Introduction

Maya Unlimited provides many predefined fur descriptions. These fur descriptions, also referred to as presets, can be used as a starting point in creating fur for a model. Fur description presets can also be customized.

In this lesson you learn how to:

Duplicate parts of a model across its axis of symmetry.
Rename surfaces.
Assign surfaces to display layers.
Apply a fur description preset to the surfaces of a model.
Reverse surface normals on surfaces to ensure the fur description is oriented correctly.
Change the direction of the fur description on some of the surfaces.
Paint a fur attribute map to modify the fur length in an area of a surface.
Modify the fur color attributes of a fur description.
Create a new fur description for a surface and modify its attributes.