GS CurveTools v1.3.3 Update!
This update brings better precision for the Warp objects (Cards, Tubes and Bind objects) when working on very small scales.
Before, when working on something tiny like individual brow hairs or eyelashes, there was noticeable distortion in the mesh because of the lack of precision.
This was fixed in this update by introduction of Precision Scale parameter that will be automatically applied to every new Warp object.
The new Precision Scale parameter can be found in the Options -> Scale Factor and Precision window.
Old Warp objects can also be Normalized using Normalize Selected to Default or Normalize Selected buttons. They will reset the values to default ones and apply them to the selected Warp objects or set them based on the slider values respectively.
Normalization will not change the appearance of the card other than fixing the deformation caused by insufficient Precision Scale values set before.
Warp objects will also be automatically normalized when using functions like Fill, Add Card, Add Tube or Attribute Transfer. Normalization is done to ensure the correct Widths and Profiles of the newly created cards or correct attribute transfer.
Other notable changes:
- Rebuild slider will now work properly on small scale curves.
- New objects should now be able to create more sharp corners when three or more CVs are bunched together.
- Smooth slider was removed from the “Other” tab in the Curve Control Window (don’t confuse with the Smooth function from the main window, it’s still there). It was removed because it interfered with the new precision options. There is an option in the Options⇨Other menu to reset the smooth value to 0 if needed for older projects.
- Mirror will now work properly on Tube objects
- Opening Log file will no longer block Maya until the log is closed.
Update Video:
Update Changelog and documentation: LINK