How to create Flag using nCloth in Autodesk Maya | Maya nCloth Tutorial

[@massimilianoferretti3649]

Wonderful video, thank you!

[@sunitdrozario]

@massimilianoferretti3649 Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Stay tuned for more content, and feel free to share any topics you'd like me to cover in the future!😊

[@katrusyayakushenko7002]

This is the best video I’ve seen on KZbin. It covers all the details and nuances I encountered and didn’t know how to solve. I am sincerely grateful and appreciate your work.Thank you.

[@sunitdrozario]

@katrusyayakushenko7002 Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to know that the video resonated with you and helped you tackle those tricky details. I’m truly grateful for your appreciation and thrilled that it added value to your work. If you have any more questions or areas you’d like covered, feel free to reach out. Thank you again for watching and for your support! 😊

[@massimilianoferretti3649]

@@sunitdrozariothank you, I would like a similar tutorial where you animate the anchors points of the flag

[@sunitdrozario]

@@massimilianoferretti3649 Thank you for your suggestion! Animating the anchor points of the flag is a great idea and can add a lot of realism to the animation, especially when simulating wind effects. I’ll definitely consider creating a tutorial on how to animate anchor points for a flag in Maya, using techniques like joint/locator placement, nCloth simulation, and wind dynamics to achieve natural movement. Stay tuned for upcoming content, and feel free to share any specific aspects you'd like to see covered in the tutorial!😊

[@kristinafernandes1400]

Will this work in 2022 maya version too?

[@sunitdrozario]

@kristinafernandes1400 Yes, the techniques shown in this tutorial are compatible with the 2022 version of Autodesk Maya. If you encounter any differences or issues, feel free to drop a comment, and I'll be happy to assist you! 😊

[@LegendJ0e4]

so i'm half way through, followed it all properly, my flag is still stretching when yours isn't?

[@sunitdrozario]

@LegendJ0e4 Hello, thank you for following my video and for the comment! 😊 If your flag is stretching, try these steps to fix it: 1. Check nCloth Properties: Select your nCloth object, and go to the Attribute Editor. Adjust the 'Stretch Resistance' and 'Compression Resistance'. Increase these values to help the cloth resist stretching and maintain its original shape. 2. Input Mesh Scale: Make sure your input mesh scale matches the scene's scale. If your flag is too big or too small compared to the standard Maya units, it can affect how the nCloth behaves. Adjust the scale of your cloth object if needed, and test the simulation again. 3. Set Substeps in Nucleus Solver: Open the Attribute Editor for the nucleus node. Increase the 'Substeps' (start with 2-4) to improve the accuracy of the simulation. This will make the cloth less likely to stretch, especially with fast-moving wind or dynamic forces. 4. Check Constraint Setup: If you've used constraints like pins or nails, make sure they’re properly attached to your cloth object. Sometimes, a loose or incorrect constraint can cause stretching. Re-apply them if necessary. 5. Enable Self-Collision: Ensure 'Self Collision' is enabled in the nCloth properties so the cloth doesn’t pass through itself, which can also lead to odd stretching. You can adjust 'Thickness' under the collision properties if needed. 6. Experiment with 'Rigidity' and 'Bend Resistance': Increase the 'Rigidity' and 'Bend Resistance' parameters slightly to make the cloth behave more like a stiff material. Too much rigidity might make the cloth too stiff, so adjust these values gradually. Give these steps a try, and let me know how it goes! Hopefully, this helps fix the issue you're seeing with your flag.

[@LegendJ0e4]

@@sunitdrozario Hi, it's still not working.. do you have discord if i could send this maya file to you, could you work it out for me please? i really want this done for my ship... thanks been stuck on this for 6 hours now ..

[@sunitdrozario]

@@LegendJ0e4 Hi! I know how challenging nCloth can be, especially when things aren't behaving as expected. I don’t have a Discord, but I'd be happy to guide you through this here. It's often best to work through these issues yourself because it helps build your skills for future projects. To reduce or fix stretchiness on nCloth, you can try the following: Increase Stretch Resistance - In the nClothShape node, increase the Stretch Resistance value. This will make the cloth less likely to stretch. Substeps and Solver Quality - Under the nucleus solver, increase the Substeps and Solver Quality. This can help the cloth behave more accurately, especially for stretchy areas. Input Mesh Attract - Adjust this setting to keep the cloth closer to its original shape, but avoid setting it too high, as it might make the cloth too rigid. Also, if you're using nCache, remember that every time you make any changes to the simulation settings, you'll need to replace the cache. Otherwise, the changes won’t reflect in the playback. I'd encourage you to experiment with these settings yourself. Troubleshooting this way can help you learn more about nCloth and be better prepared for future projects. Let me know how it goes, and I can help further if needed! You've got this!