How to Edit a Motion Path in "Maya"

Maya is an advanced 3D animation and modeling application developed by Autodesk for multiple operating systems. 3D scenes in Maya can contain multiple objects moving independently. Animated models can be programmed to move along a dedicated motion path. This path is defined as a curve between a set of vertices in the scene. Editing an existing motion path requires the manipulation of the individual vertices that make up the curve. Points on the path can be moved and deleted, and new vertices can be added to the path.

Instructions

1. • 1
     Click the "Top View" button in the Maya work space window.
   • 2
     Click the "Select Tool" button in the tool box.
   • 3
     Click on the motion path to mark it as the current selection.
   • 4
     Right-click and select "Control Vertices" from the pop-up menu.
   • 5
     Select the "Move Tool" from the tool box. Click and drag a vertex in the motion path to rearrange it. Click on a vertex and press "Delete" to remove it from the motion path. Double-click to add a new vertex to the motion path.