Using the virtual desktop, students can access most of the software that is installed on the lab computers (358 & 359). This videos covers how to do this and move files between your computer and the virtual desktop.
KeyShot Access through CoD License Server
This tutorial covers how to access KeyShot and the Network Rendering option through the College of Design license server.
Cradle Caddy – Web Configurator
Click on this link: https://purdy.gatech.edu/cradle_craddy_conf/keyshot-configurator.html
Cradle Caddy – Keyshot XR
Click on this link: https://purdy.gatech.edu/cradle_caddy/cradle_caddy.html. Click and drag on the image to rotate view.
Adding Characters to a 3D Scene
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KeyShot Plugins
KeyShot has plugins available that allow you to directly transfer CAD files from SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Maya, etc into Keyshot 9. Use this link to download and install the plugins: https://luxion.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KP/overview
Maya – Setting up the Mental Ray Plug-in
Go to Window > Settings/Preferences > Plug-in Manager. Go through this tutorial to set up the mental ray Plug-in
Maya – Importing & Converting CAD Data to Polygons
This tutorial shows you how to render efficiently (speed & minimum issues). It is best to convert CAD data from surface/solid data to polygons.
Maya – Modeling Preferences
Preferences for modeling can be set in the Preferences window. From the menu, go to Window > Settings/Pref- erences > Preferences. Go through this tutorial for more details.
Maya – Basic Polygon Manipulation
Basic Polygon Manipulation.