Problem with the Y axis - Polyloop

Cyborg Commando · 13th March 2006, 22:55

Hello
I got a problem with the Y axis (just to make sure I mean the up and down axis),
I can't move the objects in the Y axis when I edit a metaball object,
plus when I make a simple sphere and convert it to the vertex model I have
the same problem. Is there something Im doing wrong?

btw
Im currently using the C5 Pro demo.

Aunty Betty · 14th March 2006, 01:06

The Y axis in Carrara is the Zaxis in other apps (i.e in and out, not up and down), same as in Vue Esprit.

I like it it the other way round too.

You'll get used to it.

Cyborg Commando · 14th March 2006, 01:26

That's good to know, Thank you

So I need help moving the sphere in the Z axis.
Take a look in this thread, in the snow test movie you can see the metaball object
moving from top to bottom, how can I do this?

medeamajic · 14th March 2006, 08:17

I think the way Carrara interprets X, Y and Z axis is odd. It works but it is different from other 3-D programs. I wish Eovia would change it.

Cyborg Commando · 14th March 2006, 19:40

I also wish it would be the same way as other softwares.
No one knows how to help me with the problem?

Bluetones · 14th March 2006, 23:24

" I think the way Carrara interprets X, Y and Z axis is odd. It works but it is different from other 3-D programs. I wish Eovia would change it."

I think it makes sense. If you consider the ground as your X and Y, then the other direction is Z. AND.... (if your into Star Trek...) in the 'Wrath of Kahn' Kirk has the ship go in the Z direction to drop into a cloud, and then come back up behind Kahn. So there is some basis for it elsewhere.

Aunty Betty · 15th March 2006, 00:19

Cyborg - perhaps post another thread - heading it specifically an animation question.

Sorry I'm not an animator.

medeamajic · 15th March 2006, 01:57

In the world of film X and Y are horizontal and verticle and Z is the depth. I like it that way much better. I understand your logic and Carrara's.

13th March 2006, 22:55	#1 (permalink)
Cyborg Commando Spline Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 52	Problem with the Y axis Hello I got a problem with the Y axis (just to make sure I mean the up and down axis), I can't move the objects in the Y axis when I edit a metaball object, plus when I make a simple sphere and convert it to the vertex model I have the same problem. Is there something Im doing wrong? btw Im currently using the C5 Pro demo.

14th March 2006, 01:06	#2 (permalink)
Aunty Betty In the blooming heather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Happening Posts: 569	The Y axis in Carrara is the Zaxis in other apps (i.e in and out, not up and down), same as in Vue Esprit. I like it it the other way round too. You'll get used to it. __________________ aka Boozy Floozie

15th March 2006, 00:19	#7 (permalink)
Aunty Betty In the blooming heather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Happening Posts: 569	Cyborg - perhaps post another thread - heading it specifically an animation question. Sorry I'm not an animator. __________________ aka Boozy Floozie

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14th March 2006, 01:26	#3 (permalink)
Cyborg Commando Spline Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 52	That's good to know, Thank you So I need help moving the sphere in the Z axis. Take a look in this thread, in the snow test movie you can see the metaball object moving from top to bottom, how can I do this?

14th March 2006, 08:17	#4 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028	I think the way Carrara interprets X, Y and Z axis is odd. It works but it is different from other 3-D programs. I wish Eovia would change it.

14th March 2006, 19:40	#5 (permalink)
Cyborg Commando Spline Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 52	I also wish it would be the same way as other softwares. No one knows how to help me with the problem?

14th March 2006, 23:24	#6 (permalink)
Bluetones Cube Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 70	" I think the way Carrara interprets X, Y and Z axis is odd. It works but it is different from other 3-D programs. I wish Eovia would change it." I think it makes sense. If you consider the ground as your X and Y, then the other direction is Z. AND.... (if your into Star Trek...) in the 'Wrath of Kahn' Kirk has the ship go in the Z direction to drop into a cloud, and then come back up behind Kahn. So there is some basis for it elsewhere.

15th March 2006, 01:57	#8 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028	In the world of film X and Y are horizontal and verticle and Z is the depth. I like it that way much better. I understand your logic and Carrara's.