Sketchup to Maya custom tool shelf
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Its been a while since iv posted anything here but iv taken a step up to finally learning another 3D software as suggested by many here on the forums, i choose Maya because it more or less does everything i need, so the problems i have run into so far is the icons in Maya and sketchup are so different it is difficult to find the right tool for the job in Maya as im so used to sketchup icons, im sure we all have run into this same issue when trying to learn another 3D application, but i have come across this ''Maya custom tool shelf'' feature in Maya.
So what is it?
Its a feature that allows you to create your own tool bar in Maya to the tools you use the most and you can place them in any order you want, you can delete tools or add tools much the same as customising what tool bars you want on display in sketchup, but what it also does is what i think is a neat and beneficial feature is you can also replace the icons in Maya with your own custom icon, yes im aware we can do this in sketchup but has anyone who uses Maya and sketchup customised Maya with sketchup icons to make it more suitable and reconisable for sketchup users?? -
You can grab the old SU (Pre v2013) here....
http://sketchupdate.blogspot.ie/2010/10/hi-res-tool-icons-for-sketchup-and.html
Now you can go create MayUp or Sketchaya
Next time your in Ennis give me a buzz and we'll give you a tour of the new office/training centre
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Ah nice 1 Rich, im often up that way, ill be sure to call in, again cheers for the link
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Hi Ichi,
Í don't think its that easy. There are big differences between modeling in apps like Maya, 3dsMax, modo, cinema4d and sketchup. I also looked into al lot of options including Maya. I think the best way for you to improve your maya skills is by following good tutorials like the ones from Digital Tutors for example. I've learned Subdivision modeling by following one tutorial. After the tutorial I was able to model a T-rex
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After that you will know the basics like navigation and modeling tools.Greetz Twan
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Yeah Iv spent a wk with Maya already and I'm finding it very easy to learn so far, I find the navigation the most challenging to be honest, it's more kicking the SU navigation habit and get used to Maya's way, but I have found maya is the easiest modelling app to learn after being a SU user for so long
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