Where is the CV curve tool Maya?

Use these options to set the attributes of the tool created when you select Create > Curve Tools > CV Curve Tool.

What is CV curve in Maya?

How to Create a CV Curve in Maya. CV curves are the building blocks for Nurbs objects and surfaces. A curve is essentially a line and does not appear in your rendered image. By starting with a curve, you can build skins, revolved surfaces and lofted objects. CV is short for Control Vertices.

How do you use a CV curve tool?

1. Make sure you are in the “Modeling” menu set (Press F3) and select Curves->CV Curve Tool.
2. Hold down the ‘X’ key on the keyboard to temporarily activate grid snapping.
3. While still holding down the ‘X’ key, place the next CV one grid.
4. You can also use the coordinate input box to place CVs.

How to create a CV curve in Maya?

The Maya Toolbelt – CV Curve Tool – YouTube A video going over how to create curves using the CV Curve Tool in Maya 2017. A video going over how to create curves using the CV Curve Tool in Maya 2017.

What do you use to align CVS in Maya?

If you create a pair of curves with Multiple End Knots off, you can use Snap to Points to align the second CVs (next to the end CVs) of each curve to create tangent continuity between the two curves. Note: As with all tools in Maya, you can change the options after you create an object.

Can a curve be smoothed in Autodesk Maya?

If you draw with CVs or edit points, the curve is automatically smoothed; if you draw freehand, the curve exactly follows the path of the tool tip. Before starting to draw, you might want to review or set options for a tool by selecting the option box.

What’s the default knot spacing for Maya curve tool?

Use these options to set what happens when you select Create > EP Curve Tool. The higher the Curve Degree, the smoother the curve. The default setting (3 Cubic) works well for most curves. The knot spacing specifies how Maya assigns U positioning values to knots.