Overlap
Requirements
- Maya 2022 and up.
- Python 3.
Install
- Extract the archive somewhere on your computer.
Warning
Do not put the files inside Maya's scripts folder.
The tool is using modules to be properly loaded at startup.
- Drag the
install.pyscript file into the Maya's viewport.
Note
You'll have to allow the plugin to be loaded when asked by Maya.
- Access the tool from the main menu
Puppeteer -> Overlap
Update
The steps are the same as the installation process above, just make sure to drag the install.py script file in an empty scene.
Usage
Use the tooltips to find out more about each property and action.
Key Features
- Custom C++ node designed specifically for overlapping needs
- Real-time update for properties
- Cached playback support
- Preserve and follow existing animation
- Create cycle overlaps
- Adjust the properties per object using falloff curves
- Update animation after creation using offset controls
- Add physical behaviors like gravity and wind
- Keyable properties
- Save properties as presets
- Bake to anim layers
- Collisions coming soon
Release Notes
1.0.3
- Fixed the warnings that occurred when creating overlaps on referenced objects
1.0.2
- Fixed issues with plugin loading
1.0.1
- Fixed issues with mirrored controls
- Fixed tip rotation