Autodesk Maya: a 3D CAD tool for LEGO(R) (?)
Hi,
when looking at some of the pictures from LEGO(R)'s production line, some people in the NXT STEP forum pointed out that the Billund designers obviously use Autodesk Maya as a 3D design tool for LEGO(R) models.
The discussion ensuing there revealed that that product is known as something rather professional but experience with it amongst the forum members is quite limited.
How about you? Can somebody from the community provide information here (best in the according forum topic thread, of course)?
Comments
Jim
My question is this: is Maya easier to use than LDraw or MLCAD?
Think of it this was what your asking as the same as asking is RIS easyer the use then NXT-G.
Hope this helps and that lego reads this and gives us the parts for MAYA
Ethan,
I have to ask if you have first-hand experience with Maya? I've used some of the CAD apps but never Maya. I do have a sneaky feeling that Maya might be easier to use... but it could just as easily be much more complicated and have a higher learning curve.
If you've used Maya, please tell us about your experience with it and maybe some examples of things that work better/worse... thanks!
Jim
Jim
I think that it would be easy to do if you had the part but i this thats is very much like Google sketchup but i think it may be a litte harder to learn but it can be done with a little work and well i like a chalenge.
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Ethan
In my experience I would stick with Ldraw as the learning curve for Maya is great as it is a very complex program.
I have seen some very good lego creations created in Maya but they have taken many weeks to complete.
Maya is a top of the line professional 3D graphics and animation production tool with a very steep learning curve, but...if you're intending to make lego animated films, or want to be able to make professional renders with film quality lighting, then Maya is worth the effort of climbing up the learning curve, because your potential will be unlimited.
visit www.cgtalk.com and search for Maya to find out more about what Maya is and what it can do... (the short answer is: anything)