yeowchong
Oct. 7, 2002 23:00:46
Hi all, got a modelling question that has been bugging me, just got started on Houdini Appren edition, I've modelled half of a figure using simple polygonal modelling(no subdivision). Half which is an arm and a leg, attached to a torso with the faces deleted at the points where I want to mirror and stitch them together.
After mirroring the model, I applied Polystitch to the 2 halves and subdivide to smoothen the figure, problem is I have a very obvious stitch line at the seam where I applied the polystitch. Coming from Max/XSI/Softimage, this can be solved by changing the surface continuity angle, is there such a feature in Houdini? I've used Fuse with the same results.
Is there a step I'm missing or is there something I'm doing wrong? Pls advise, thanks!
stevenong
Oct. 8, 2002 03:05:07
Hi Yeow Chong,
You can use a Smooth SOP on the seam to see if it helps. Also, you might want to check for degenerate vertices/polys along the edge before mirroring. You can turn on Point or Primitive numbers display to help you.
Not the best solution but you can try using a Dissolve SOP to dissolve the seam away.
I hope the above helps!
Cheers!
steven
yeowchong
Oct. 8, 2002 22:58:40
Thanks for the reply steven!
But the Smooth and Dissolve OPs instead of smoothening the seam, it will delete the whole stitched area away, bringing me back to square one, 2 separate objects.
I've attached some pics on what I'm experiencing.
http://www.geocities.com/cerulene/Stitch01.jpg [
geocities.com]
http://www.geocities.com/cerulene/Stitch02.jpg [
geocities.com]
http://www.geocities.com/cerulene/Stitch03.jpg [
geocities.com]
Thanks!
stevenong
Oct. 9, 2002 05:10:01
Hi Yeow Chong,
Try turning on Consolidate Points in the PolyStitch SOP then append a Fuse SOP. Also, try adjusting the Distance parameter of both SOPs.
I hope the above helps!
Cheers!
steven