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MBStudios · 08-11-2004, 04:06 PM

Ok, this may be a noob question, I am not sure.

I know we can select points then hit i key and align them for example to absolute zero for a clean edge to mirror with.

However, ,y question is this, is their a tool or plugin that would allow a line to be made clean even if its in a Curve.

Lets say you have a line that is in a curve but not all the points are in and are in need of attention as it may effect the smoothness of the curve. COuld we select 2 of the points that may be in good position and then using some tool bring them in a clean line but not lose the intended curve?

I hope I have made my question clear!

MBStudios

Johnny9ball · 08-11-2004, 04:44 PM

Useing the stretch tool you can align any two points in one of the axis windows. You might need to take a screen for an example so we can know more exactly what you mean.

ctrl_phreak · 24-11-2004, 05:27 PM

just use the set value button...I think in 7.5 it is under modify tab but i have [8] so i cannot be sure...you can always search for commands and set it later to a shortcut. This tool alows you to set a value (in your case 0) to an of the three axes. Good luck!

ctrl_phreak · 24-11-2004, 05:34 PM

my bad...the "SET VALUE" is located under Modeler>Detail>Points>Set Value

remember after a Multiply command such as mirror you will have to merge the points to have a contiguous mesh. You can either manually do this by welding (same section) or "merge points" (again same section)

Good Luck

Bendezium · 25-11-2004, 03:57 AM

Control V I believe

MBStudios · 25-11-2004, 06:23 AM

Yes COntrol V is right!!!

Great tool really puts them in perfectline just what I needed.

Wish I would have known about it a long time ago. Man we need a TIp and Tricks FOrum LOL FOr us self taught LW users.

MBStudios

ctrl_phreak · 25-11-2004, 06:26 AM

check out the manual...or better yet...check out the documentation at www.lightwave3d.com they have a shortcut's PDF there...great sutuff...provided your lightwave is legal its no problem to nab a 45 meg file off the servers.
Good luck MB!

Bendezium · 25-11-2004, 07:54 PM

YES! That may be my most succesful forum post ever.

MBStudios · 26-11-2004, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by Bendezium
YES! That may be my most succesful forum post ever.

It was a good one!!!

I have the Manual, but admitidly I havent read through as I should. I spent the last hour or so going over it again., and lo and behold there it was as big as you please.

Guess I missed it. I found a few other basic things but powerful that I missed too!!

Oh well!!

Still think it would be great to have a Tips and Tricks forum much better than a manual anyday.

MBStudios

Bendezium · 26-11-2004, 03:12 AM

I think a tips and tricks section could easily develop into the size of the manual.

08-11-2004, 04:06 PM	#1
MBStudios Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 71	Question Concerning Points and clean mesh Ok, this may be a noob question, I am not sure. I know we can select points then hit i key and align them for example to absolute zero for a clean edge to mirror with. However, ,y question is this, is their a tool or plugin that would allow a line to be made clean even if its in a Curve. Lets say you have a line that is in a curve but not all the points are in and are in need of attention as it may effect the smoothness of the curve. COuld we select 2 of the points that may be in good position and then using some tool bring them in a clean line but not lose the intended curve? I hope I have made my question clear! MBStudios

08-11-2004, 04:44 PM	#2
Johnny9ball Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Reno,Nevada Posts: 1,099	Useing the stretch tool you can align any two points in one of the axis windows. You might need to take a screen for an example so we can know more exactly what you mean. __________________ www.ThreeDCG.com

24-11-2004, 05:27 PM	#3
ctrl_phreak Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3	personal teq just use the set value button...I think in 7.5 it is under modify tab but i have [8] so i cannot be sure...you can always search for commands and set it later to a shortcut. This tool alows you to set a value (in your case 0) to an of the three axes. Good luck!

25-11-2004, 06:26 AM	#7
ctrl_phreak Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3	READ UR MANUAL!!!! check out the manual...or better yet...check out the documentation at www.lightwave3d.com they have a shortcut's PDF there...great sutuff...provided your lightwave is legal its no problem to nab a 45 meg file off the servers. Good luck MB!

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25-11-2004, 03:57 AM	#5
Bendezium Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 74	Control V I believe

25-11-2004, 06:23 AM	#6
MBStudios Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 71	Yes COntrol V is right!!! Great tool really puts them in perfectline just what I needed. Wish I would have known about it a long time ago. Man we need a TIp and Tricks FOrum LOL FOr us self taught LW users. MBStudios

25-11-2004, 07:54 PM	#8
Bendezium Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 74	YES! That may be my most succesful forum post ever.

26-11-2004, 03:12 AM	#10
Bendezium Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 74	I think a tips and tricks section could easily develop into the size of the manual.