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Deformation –> Point attach Expression –> Priority
I have an object attached to an end point on a spline thru a point position/global position expression. I move the spline point and the object follows as expected.
But I have a bend deformer on the spline… when I bend the spline, the object doesn’t follow. It is still attached to the end point but unless I physically move the end point, the object will not follow.
There must be a way to have the object stay attached when I deform. It sounds like a priority issue. I have try a dozen different priority choices. Nothing seems to work.
Anyone have any ideas? If you’ll pardon the pun… I need to get my Priorities straight!!
Thanks
TAK
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2 Replies
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Hi Glenn,
You could either copy your objects/mesh to your spline points with the xpresso or clone your objects to your spline points with the cloner object. Unless you are doing some specific setup, I will recommend the latter because it is more easier and gives you a lot more control.
It’s simple to utilize any deformer on your spline using this, and your deformed point information will be translated to the objects.A preview of the bend deformer in action with a cube object duplicated to the spline points using the cloner object is attached.
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Thanks Michael
This certainly works for keeping things connected. Unfortunately, I am trying to kind of do the reverse. My objects control the position of the spline end in Global position. When I introduce the deformer, I lose the connection. Not sure if it is possible to have control over both this way.
I’d like to have control over the plugs so I can animate them plugging in to the female jacks. But I would like to be able to also bend a stretch animate the coil so it looks realistic.
I have tried a bunch of different approaches. I am wondering if the Matrix abject in a cloner might do it.
I have attached a jpg of my rig and the problem.
Thanks for the reply
T
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