Collision Deformer Problem
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Hi Dr Sassi,
Im trying to make a label with the collision deformer but its being difficult.
I've tried all the various modes and played around with different geometry and normal directions but I cant get the plane to wrap to the shape of the surface of my bottle
The best I could do was have it take the correct shape, but sit way off the surface - there's a big gap for some reason.
Any idea where I went wrong?
Here's my file: https://we.tl/t-26BgtybREL
Thanks again!
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Hi MaverickMongoose,
Thank you very much for the file and for using Wetransfer.
There are other ways to do it. Perhaps I missed the idea of the Collision Deformer and your target with it, so please let me know.
Here are two ways I would do Labels.
You can use the Surface Deformer to scale and position the label. If you match the edges, the gap between the two can be very small.
CV4_2024_drs_24_MOla_01.c4dThe other way is less adjustable. It works with a polygon selection, either in the size of the label or if that won't match, choose a larger area and work with an Opacity mask (Alpha)
The Copy from any bottle can then be moved a little bit ( here 0.01cm) to separate and give the label some "thickness"; the
main Menu> Move>Normal Move is the way to go. [M~Z] and it can be parametrically - Attribute manager.
CV4_2024_drs_24_MOla_11.c4dIs that working for you?
All the best
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I thought the Collision Deformer would be the best option but it doesn't seem to work as expected - The Surface Deformer is a much better option, thanks for that!!
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Thank you for the feedback, MaverickMongoose,
I think of the collision deformer more of an Footsteps in snow and a character bounces into something.
Cloth might be closer for a label to fall on a bottle, but it might stretch too much to get close.
There. are certainly more options to get there, like Edge to Spline and Loft tool, but I prefer the one shared above.
Other artist might just layer the materials, but havind a separate object providea an more relasiting feel IMHOM.
My best wishes for your project