Questions tagged [proxies]
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Why did my linked object change shape after making proxy?
After linking each object in a collection I have two objects that once I make proxy they changed into long shapes nothing like their actual shape! All the others proxied fine.
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Large environment scene workflow
I'm about to embark on a huge project that requires me to create an environment that is somewhere between 2-5km. The problem I'm facing is that I need most areas/sections of this environment to be ...
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How to fix a Blender 2.8 file when open with 3.5?
I've recently bought a new computer and therefore went on using Blender 3.5 instead of 2.8. And some of my file are not living the transition well.
I think it's due to the proxy system (which I kind ...
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Instanced Geometry Nodes not moving with Rig
I'm quite the Blender Newbie and tried to instance some objects on my character. I used a Switch Node for that, but now am struggling to make the instances move with the Characters Armature ( on ...
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Subsurface Scattering on a proxy object
I have an object that has a very fine geometry.
Now I would like to apply Subsurface Scattering, but since the object is made out of a lot of individual tubes, the Subsurface Scattering is not ...
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VSE Preview Window - Cannot set proxy because there's no option in the preview view menu
I am editing in the video editor. I've built the proxies to 25%, but this doesn't help my preview window. The fps is so low and the video lags to where I can't edit my videos. I cannot find the ...
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Are there available clothes models that fit MBLab models?
I just discovered the awesome MBlab project, but I still doesnt understand how clothing works. I read about proxy system, but I don't totally get it? Do I have to model the clothes manually and fit to ...
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Why are proxies distorted using proxy fitting with MbLab 1.7.8 in Blender 2.93
I am giving this a new try with the hopes of someone knowing how to resolve this problem. This question is a refined version of the one I recently asked: How can I fit a proxy to a model using MB-Lab?
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Lodify not working with farm. Scatter/Lodify to RenderStreet
I have a ticket with the render farm (RenderStreet) - but timing is a little tight and don't expect feedback from them until Monday so I'm giving the forum a shot.
The issue is basically the proxy ...
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Make Library Override with collection from current file
Is it possible to do a "Make Library Override" in order to edit an object linked to another Collection which is in the current file? I can do that if the collection is from another file, but ...
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How do I use Proxies when compositing strips?
I am trying to make a video by combining three different sources. The main source has a monologue and runs in the background. At certain times, the other videos pop up on the screen. I need to sync ...
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(Blender 2.82.1) "Could not build proxy for strip ..." How do I fix this?
I'm using Blender 2.82.1 on windows. When I add a video and try to rebuild its proxy and timecode at 50%, I receive an error message "Could not build proxy for strip ..." This was not a problem before....
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Making proxies of all objects in a Linked collection in blender 2.8
So, I see that we now use collections to group multiple objects and then link the whole collection in another file. But when I go to the linked collection, I have to go and make a proxy of each object ...
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Can't access custom properties of a linked characters proxy rig
I have a rigified character.
I added a custom property to the rig object to drive a shape key on the face. It works as expected in the original file: the custom property slider of the rig drives the ...
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Make unique proxy for many instances in linked file
Have one file with "window" which frame shape can be changed using bevel object.
Frame has attached hook for scaling without affecting frame shape.
Also have a "glass" mesh. Glass and frame are ...
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Link an object from a different Blender file and be able to move it around while retaining its modifiers
I want to bring an object modeled in one Blender file into another and have the second file reflect changes that are made to that object after I have later edited the first. I have been using File->...
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proxy - linked system
I am wondering how the proxy system is working. I have few questions:
A) If I have a riged model and make proxy in other blend file the controllers. Then I update the rig and adding controllers - the ...
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Is Blender building the wrong strips into Proxies
I have a small strip I'm trying to build into a proxy, so I can go through and find all the frames I want to lay pictures and text over my videos. However, I try to make a proxy with 1 minute and 20 ...
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Make proxy with modifiers
I often use Link to import objects from external .blend files into my scenes. However, in order to position a linked object ...
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Different animations for different scenes for a linked armature
I have a simple scene containing an object that is parented to an armature.
I made a copy out of the scene by choosing the "link objects" option, because I want to be able to edit one scene and have ...
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