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Challenge: Create LODs in Maya

Tutorial

Intermediate

+10 XP

25 Mins

(11)

Overview

Summary

In this challenge, you will create LODs for the International Space Station model in Maya.
Steps:
Export your prefab model from Unity into Maya using the FBX Exporter.
Begin the LOD creation process.
Configure the LOD Options.
Set Reduction Percentage.
Finish generating your LOD meshes.
Already custom, pre-built LOD meshes? Skip mesh generation and group the objects together.
Export LOD Group back into Unity.
Add LOD functionality to the prefab.
Specify which LOD object to use, and at which percentage / LOD threshold
Bonus: create LODs with specific children subsets within the model

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Last updated: October 12, 2020

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Language

English

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Challenge: Create LODs in Maya