HOWTO: Applying the Lattice from One Model to Another Model
  
PSS ID Number: Q173723
Article last modified on 09-12-1997
 
IRIX:3.51,3.7; WINDOWS NT:3.51,3.7
 
IRIX NT WINDOWS
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Softimage 3D for IRIX, versions 3.51, 3.7
 - Softimage 3D for Windows NT, versions 3.51, 3.7
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SUMMARY
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Copying Lattice properties from one model to another model, is impossible
in the present versions of SOFTIMAGE 3D. The following tip provides a
suitable method (workaround) for deforming the surface of one model, based
on another model's Lattice deformation properties:
 
1. Select both the lattice-deformed model and the model you wish to deform
   (target model).
 
2. Tag all the points on both models.
 
3. From the Motion module, choose the Effects->Glue custom effect.
 
4. Pick the lattice-deformed model, then pick your target model.
 
5. Playback the animation to see the target model deform in a similar
   fashion to the original lattice-deformed model's shape.
 
The quality and behaviour of the target model's deformation depends on it's
surface resolution, number of vertices, and/or curves, points, etc...
 
REFERENCES
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SOFTIMAGE 3D Reference Guide: A to H, Appendices, page 575.
 
If you have any questions concerning the information contained in this
article, contact support@softimage.com by e-mail.
 
Additional query words: si si3d si3dmot
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Version           : IRIX:3.51,3.7; WINDOWS NT:3.51,3.7
Platform          : IRIX NT WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbhowto
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