Apply Relationship DOP and Looped Constraints

[goldleaf]

I've modified the Chain example file (from the docs) which demonstrates the Apply Relationship DOP, in order to loop together a chain of RBDs together (like a bracelet). However, I can't get the first and last ones to connect. Does anyone have an idea of why this might be? At the moment, I'm using the point() function to get the position of each rbd point object.

Also, the way I understand the Chain example, there isn't a way to connect more than 10 objects. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks!

p.s. my intent with this is to eventually figure out how the hamburger patties and buns were created for Cloudy; if anyone with some insights would like to chime in, I'd be really grateful!

applyRel_loop.hip

Edited May 29, 2010 by goldleaf

[bareja]

Hi, did u tried groups ? u can access to objects in group by expression:

dopfields("..", "Relationships/group_name", "", "ObjInGroup", {index}, "objname")

or to get number of objects in group:

dopnumrecords("..", "Relationships/group_name", "", "ObjInGroup")

then u can create relationships, read help about Apply Relationship it is possible to stamping on this operator.