limit to bounding box

[NOR]

Hey peeps,

I'm new to houdini and trying to create a fur effect. I'm following the video on the SideFX page, but I ran into a problem that's probably very simple, but problematic for a beginner: when I select limit to bounding box, the box isn't there. Now I don't know if it's just not visible and I need to zoom it on it (though I tried selecting the move tool to see if it would become visible) or if it's just not there. I imported a 3D model from maya if that's an important factor.

Thanks in advance!

Edited March 23, 2017 by NOR

[Guest tar]

you need to be on the Handle tool, just above the snap to grid magnet icon.

[NOR]

On 2017-03-23 at 2:55 PM, marty said:

you need to be on the Handle tool, just above the snap to grid magnet icon.

Thank you Marty!!!

[NOR]

And would you know why there are bald spots on my model? Are they gonna fill themselves when rendered? and is there a way to make hair shorter in some areas?and why would it all be flowing to one side? Thanks!

Edited March 25, 2017 by NOR

[Guest tar]

Not sure - you can always render it to test. You can do all hair styling by setting the workspace to Grooming, then the Shelf tools will be easier to find.

[NOR]

Thank you! I was able to fix most of my problems. Now that I'm trying to render, it won't render the fur, it only makes the body a gloss look. do you know why?