animate vertex along path

[proces2]

i think this should be possible - but i can't figure out the mechanism to do it ...

 

i would like to take the different vertices of a single line and animate them along different paths. the basic path animation function seems only to work at the object level. i would like the same functionality (animating along a path) to work at the sub-object (vertex) level.

 

is this possible? if so, suggestions on how it can be done?

[thatch]

One way to do it would be to create a spline, create Dummy objects at each vertex, then select the first vertex, assign a 'select spline' modifier to it then assign a 'linked XForm' modifier and select the controlling dummy. Do this for all your vertex then animate the dummy objects along your paths and the vertex shall follow.

[Charlie Bear]

Sean I found a way to do it. First you use the Ikspline modifier on a nurbs curve by points. Then create helpers in the Ikspline dialogue and turn on the axis tripod. That should create verteces that you can animate along seperate paths.

[notamondayfan]

y dont u just use morph targets, and animate? same way u animate facial animation on a sub level.