Local Axis - Polyloop

Marc Gebhart · 13th February 2006, 20:00

I am trying to align the manipulator to an objects local axis. I understand how to move the Hot Point but, for the life of me I can't seem to align the manipulator in the direction I need to move the object. In 3D Studio MAX you just use the local axis function and it aligns correctly. I searched through the Carrara documentation but no luck.

Can this be done? I'm sure there has got to be a way.

See the attached file. I put a white line to represent the direction I need to have the manipulators x-axis pointing. Under Motion - Transform I have the constraint set to local. You would think this would do it.

Thanks,

Marc

Thomas · 13th February 2006, 20:14

Choose Bbox orientation, in the advance tab of the manipulator section (in a drop down)

Marc Gebhart · 13th February 2006, 21:39

Thomas,

I do not see this option available.

I have my object selected and it shows the bounding box minipulator, but I do not see the options you discribe. Is this available in the Assemble Room?

Marc

AlainK · 14th February 2006, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Gebhart

I am trying to align the manipulator to an objects local axis. I understand how to move the Hot Point but, for the life of me I can't seem to align the manipulator in the direction I need to move the object. In 3D Studio MAX you just use the local axis function and it aligns correctly. I searched through the Carrara documentation but no luck.

Can this be done? I'm sure there has got to be a way.

I don't think it's available. It's not even available in Hexagon. (Hope I'm wrong.) The only solution to this kind of problem is to rotate the entire object and orient it parallel to one of the axes.

Marc Gebhart · 14th February 2006, 01:00

That is what I was afraid of. Carrara not having this ability is odd.

This comes in handy in many cases. If you look at the simple example (attachment) you will notice that the board and the ball have the same axis configurations based on the axis of the universe system. When I change the boards transform from World to Local logically the manipulator should change based on it’s angle to the world universe axis. Then, I should be able to match the ball’s axis to match the board so you could move the ball up the board.

The Local function under Motion/Transform seems not to be working or its use is something other than what I understand it should be.

This feature is standard in most 3D programs. It seems to me as advanced as Carrara is it should have this feature available.

Marc

Thomas · 14th February 2006, 01:11

Woops! I think it was an Hexagon problem, even if I take a look at your attachement... too much work, too small head..
no, it's impossible in Carrara, only in Hexagon...

bwtr · 14th February 2006, 01:20

Maybe some help in the (C5) manual pages 145/6. In the motion tab also look at the
Transform/rotation/mirrored/around/hotpoint/object centre stuff maybe.

13th February 2006, 20:00	#1 (permalink)
Marc Gebhart Cube Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 63	Local Axis I am trying to align the manipulator to an objects local axis. I understand how to move the Hot Point but, for the life of me I can't seem to align the manipulator in the direction I need to move the object. In 3D Studio MAX you just use the local axis function and it aligns correctly. I searched through the Carrara documentation but no luck. Can this be done? I'm sure there has got to be a way. See the attached file. I put a white line to represent the direction I need to have the manipulators x-axis pointing. Under Motion - Transform I have the constraint set to local. You would think this would do it. Thanks, Marc Attached Thumbnails __________________ Marc Gebhart marcgebhart1@mac.com ______________________ Apple iMAC

13th February 2006, 20:14	#2 (permalink)
Thomas Always learning new stuff Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Merignac, France Posts: 11,323	Choose Bbox orientation, in the advance tab of the manipulator section (in a drop down) __________________ Polyloop owner & Administrator - no support by PM or email. Polyloop [EN/FR] - Meuuh [FR +16 ans] - Totyo [FR] - Pixologic [JOB] - Le ZBlog [JOB] - La3dpourlesnuls [FR]

13th February 2006, 21:39	#3 (permalink)
Marc Gebhart Cube Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 63	Minipulator - Advanced Tab Thomas, I do not see this option available. I have my object selected and it shows the bounding box minipulator, but I do not see the options you discribe. Is this available in the Assemble Room? Marc __________________ Marc Gebhart marcgebhart1@mac.com ______________________ Apple iMAC

14th February 2006, 01:00	#5 (permalink)
Marc Gebhart Cube Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 63	That is what I was afraid of. Carrara not having this ability is odd. This comes in handy in many cases. If you look at the simple example (attachment) you will notice that the board and the ball have the same axis configurations based on the axis of the universe system. When I change the boards transform from World to Local logically the manipulator should change based on it’s angle to the world universe axis. Then, I should be able to match the ball’s axis to match the board so you could move the ball up the board. The Local function under Motion/Transform seems not to be working or its use is something other than what I understand it should be. This feature is standard in most 3D programs. It seems to me as advanced as Carrara is it should have this feature available. Marc Attached Thumbnails __________________ Marc Gebhart marcgebhart1@mac.com ______________________ Apple iMAC

14th February 2006, 01:11	#6 (permalink)
Thomas Always learning new stuff Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Merignac, France Posts: 11,323	Woops! I think it was an Hexagon problem, even if I take a look at your attachement... too much work, too small head.. no, it's impossible in Carrara, only in Hexagon... __________________ Polyloop owner & Administrator - no support by PM or email. Polyloop [EN/FR] - Meuuh [FR +16 ans] - Totyo [FR] - Pixologic [JOB] - Le ZBlog [JOB] - La3dpourlesnuls [FR]

14th February 2006, 01:20	#7 (permalink)
bwtr Brian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 2,097	Maybe some help in the (C5) manual pages 145/6. In the motion tab also look at the Transform/rotation/mirrored/around/hotpoint/object centre stuff maybe.

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