Objects following a path

[adrian]

Hi,

Could someone please give me a step-by-step guide to make an object follow a path?

I don't want anything complicated - what I want to do is create a curvy line and just have an object follow that (and maybe lean/bank as it turns) - this must be possible as I used to do it with trueSpace.

Thanks,

Adrian.

[toby]

make your path/spline in modeler - go to "Construct/Additional/PathtoMotion - saves motion file. In layout select object and go to "File/Load Motion File"

bam!

[DigiLusionist]

Also, in Layout, select the object and hit the m key to bring up the Motion Options panel. Hit the Controllers and Limits Tab and set the Heading and Pitch Controllers to Align to Path.

[wacom]

Use CurveConstrain for a fast and easy way of getting the job done. The lightwave sight has a tutorial on it...you may want to use a motion path for some things though...

[adrian]

Thanks very much guys, I appreciate it.