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How do I create a symmetrical model in XSI?

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2016 11:12 pm
by MissingTexture
Hello GT,

I'm trying to learn how to model, I've watched a video on how to create a Base Mesh for a model and attempted the shortcut to cut the model in half, but it did not work :(

So now I am trying to find out, what do I got to to split the model in half and apply symmetry so that what I do onto one side will be mirrored?

I am also using Autodesk Softimage Mod Tools 7.5 (32-bit)

Any help would be appreciated!

Re: How do I create a symmetrical model in XSI?

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 12:44 am
by AceMastermind
Try this:
http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/ind ... ling_Setup

EDIT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukHNPsOJ4RU


EDIT2
This is from some old notes I had:
Chop model in half
clone it
scale -1
merge with original.

If you now set your merged mesh to unselectable and hide the clone you can work on the original any way you like and have the merged mesh update.
You can set the original mesh to view wireframe and the merged mesh to shaded

Re: How do I create a symmetrical model in XSI?

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 3:57 pm
by MissingTexture
Awesome, worked nicely :)

How do I add additional points so I can manipulate more than the 4 or 8 provided from the cube?

Re: How do I create a symmetrical model in XSI?

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:06 pm
by AceMastermind
You mean how do you model? :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYlGK4pZjVQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4hOk2NtqxM

Explore the "XSI Training Movies" section in the XSI FAQ.

You can model most things using very few tools like:
Add edge tool - \
Knife tool - [
Extrude - ctrl+D
Subdivide Edge - shift+D
Create Polygon - N

Re: How do I create a symmetrical model in XSI?

Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:13 pm
by MissingTexture
I guess in a sense, yes how do I model :oops:

Once again, thanks for the help Ace :)