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Jerky Props in GMAX

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clever_pete

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Hi all,

I am busy trying to get some turbo prop animation to look right. I am converting an old model from FS9. I have the animation divided into 4 90 deg keyed increments over 100 frames. The props show up and rotate in FSX, it's just that they don't animate smoothly. I've tried over 200 frames (I know this shouldn't make a difference but I was desperate.) I have had another developer look at my setup and hierarchy and he can't see anything wrong.

The props seem to rotate smoothly for a bit, but randomly jump about 30 deg (it varies)from one segment to of the arc to another (backward or forward)and then carry on smoothly for a while.

If anyone has had a similar problem or can think of any advice I would appreciate it.

Pete
 
Add additional keys so that you have a key every 10 frames.

IOW, rework your animation to 0 - 50 - 100 (0 180 360 degrees), then move the time slider and Add new keys every 10 frames...

This has worked perfectly for me for both props and turbines.
 
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