Softmod Tool Problems, Please Help !!!

[Lee Murray]

I am building a character head to rig.

When I try and use the softmod tool, the whole head moves and I dont get a nice smooth deformation.

Does anyone have any idea what would cause that..?

I tried using the softmod tool on a polygon plane and I get the same result or jagged shapes.

Im trying to get nice smooth deformations, I tried to use the Maya help and Tutorial but I can't find a solution.

Lee

[nehumanuscrede]

I am building a character head to rig.

When I try and use the softmod tool, the whole head moves and I dont get a nice smooth deformation.

Does anyone have any idea what would cause that..?

I tried using the softmod tool on a polygon plane and I get the same result or jagged shapes.

Im trying to get nice smooth deformations, I tried to use the Maya help and Tutorial but I can't find a solution.

Lee



hrmmm. . .

It looks like this is a Maya question instead of an XSI one. Might want to try posting it in the Maya Modelling forums. I'd love to help ya out here, but I've never touched Maya myself :)

Good luck !

[green]

The tool's Radius might be set too high. You can check out our free lesson on the SoftMod tool here:

http://www.digitaltutors.com/digital_tutors/video_details.php?v=555

[crutch]

I know this may not help you with your specific problem, but a fun modeling tool/plugin for Maya to try is Nex. You can download it here http://draster.com/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/
I'm not associated with them I just thought it might help.