To create objects to use as wrap influence
objects
- Model one or more NURBS surfaces, NURBS
curves, or polygonal surfaces that you want to use as wrap influence
objects.
Note that the shape and
distribution of CVs or vertices can affect the wrap deformation
effect. Typically, you would want to have fewer points (CVs, for
example) in the influence object(s) than in the objects you want
to deform.
- Position the object or objects that you
want to use as wrap influence objects. Place them around the object(s)
you want to deform so that they can influence the object(s).
- If you are going to use more than one
object as a wrap influence object, group those objects together
now. You must group all those objects together before you create
the wrap deformer. However, note that you can also add wrap influence
objects after you have created a wrap deformer. See
Adding and removing wrap influence objects.
To create a wrap deformer
- Select the object(s) you want to deform.
- Select the previously created object
or group of objects you want to use as wrap influence objects.
- Select
Create Deformers > Wrap > .
The Create
Wrap Options window appears.
- Set the creation options.
See
Create Deformers > Wrap and
Advanced deformer options.
- Do one of the following:
- Click Create to
create a wrap deformer. The options close.
Maya creates a wrap deformer
node for each object you want to deform. Maya also creates wrap
base objects for each wrap influence object. The Outliner lists
the wrap base objects, which are hidden by default. Note that if
you are using more than one influence object and have therefore grouped
them together, the base objects are placed in the same group as the
influence objects.
The creation time can
vary, depending on the number and resolution of the deformable objects
and wrap influence objects.
- Click Save to save
creation options without creating a wrap deformer. The options window
remains open.
- Click Reset to
reset to default creation options. The options window remains open.
- Click Close to
close the window.
To create wrap deformation effects
- Move, rotate, or scale the wrap influence
object(s).
- Move the points of the wrap influence
object(s).
- Edit channels added to the wrap influence
objects, and edit the channels of the wrap deformer(s).