NVil Forum
General Category => Community Help => Topic started by: Vaquero on February 11, 2013, 04:26:53 am
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Hi there!
This thread should become an omnium gatherum of tips & tricks when it comes to modelling in NVil. Which tools set NVil apart from other modelling apps? Have you come across a particular gadget, that when used in a specific manner can safe you tremendous amounts of work and time? Or did you just stumble upon a curious tool? Anything that may help is welcome!
If you're able, post some pictures or link to a video.
So bring it on and show us you best practice!
I will start off with nothing too fancy. It more or less happened to me by accident. I swear that never happened to me before, ever. :D So if you're in the mood for some creepy spikes, this is it:
(http://i.imagebanana.com/img/4dc5fpa5/NVil101_fun_with_vertexchamfer.gif)
Just use the Vertex_Chamfer/Extrude tool several times in a row on vertices that sit on a rim.
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You can use the spline shortcut tool 'snap' to quickly create something like chains. But the use of the twist modification is mostly trial & error.
(http://i.imagebanana.com/img/usqeqk3t/NVil_SplineSnap_Chains.jpg)
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To set the pivot or group pivot to a certain location/orientation, you can, while the pivot or group pivot tool is activated, use the 'Perform Aligning' in the transform list, if you have a previosly saved transform. You can can also use the manipulation input fields, if you have specific coordinates in mind.