An observation on subdivision.

[Malo]

Hello,

An observation on subdivision.

It seems that subdivision by 1/2, is not very compatible with the topology of AM. There are better results by 1/3.

For the follow examples, I use the SplitPatch plugin that use subdivision by 1/2.(thank you Yoda for all yours plugins!)

The subdivision by 1/3 has been done by hand.

 

 

 

Some hooks can cause problems. (because it is not possible to stick more than three hooks per segments)

So prefer to use the third solution.

[higginsdj]

You appear to be thinking like a Poly modeller. The 'subdivision' is only necessary where the extra splinage is necessary. Compare your example results for 1/2 and 1/3. Look at the shear volume of extra, and most likely unnecessary, patches the 1/3 version has. Sure 1/2 is not perfect and will need to be manually tweaked but AM doesn't have the concept of or even need subdivisions like Poly modelling does.

 

Cheers

[Malo]

Hello David,

 

Yes, It is true that the subdivision is not very useful in AM. I only used it to create clothes from body.

But I agree, this is not useful.

[higginsdj]

Is such a tight mesh required overall or just where 'pointed' contact is expected? I imagine that the areas associated with point type contact (elbows, knees etc shouldn't have 5 point patches or too many hooks) BUT it has been some years since I last played with cloth.....

 

Cheers