Before Maya natively integrated robust smooth-mesh previewing (the "3" key shortcut), CPS provided a specialized environment for organic and character modeling.
: Artists model on a low-poly cage, and the CPS script automatically generates a high-poly instance that reflects every change. cps script maya
: While modern versions of Maya have largely superseded its core functionality with Subdiv Proxy and Smooth Mesh Preview , CPS remains a hallmark of early 3D scripting that paved the way for current industry standards. Key Features of the CPS Script cps script maya
: Uses Maya's dependency graph to link vertex transformations from the proxy to the smooth mesh. cps script maya