Connect Poly Shape

Author: Dirk Bialluch
Copyright 1999-2009, Lightstorm3D

CPS V4.03
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Description

Connect Poly Shape (CPS) is an extensive polygon modeling toolset for Maya. It supports smooth preview, mirror & stitch, shells and triangulation. Often used polygon selection, modification and display tools are combined in one compact window, thus speeding up workflow. For installation and usage please refer to the HTML documentation included in the ZIP archive.

Function Summary

• smooth preview
• optional triangulation
• create unshaded layer for base cage
• create reference layer for proxy geometry
• switch base geometry render invisible
• set smooth/triangulate node order
• mirror and stitch about up to 3 axes for symmetrical modeling
• set the mirror axis interactively
• supports shells (multiple base objects), which are merged automatically to one object
• CPS Toolbox provides a customizable floating shelf window
• CPS Control provides an extensive set of frequently used tools to enhance polygon modeling workflow
• CPS Setup provides an easy way to install the script by creating the required shelf icons and menu entries
• CPS Attributes is an attribute editor for CPS geometry and node handling
• improved shelf button functionality depending on the state of the CPS window a click on the shelf button will show, hide or restore the window if iconified

Usage

Commands: cpsSetup, cps, cpsOptions, cpsControl, cpsToolbox, cpsAttributes

For a full list of commands and detailed usage please refer to the HTML documentation included in the archive.

User Interface Screenshots
(screenshots might not reflect latest version)

CPS Control Window

CPS Toolbox Window

CPS Options Window

CPS Attributes Window

CPS Setup Window

CPS Snap Vertices Window