Hello, i'm using the 3d program maya and need some help ?

Question

i want to be able to model one side of the character i'm making while being able to see the changes on the other side without the poly stuff

Answer 1

Are you using Nurbs or Polys?

Nurbs:

Select the Half

Edit > Duplicate Special > Option Box

Change 'Geometry Type to 'Instance'

Adjust the scale to a - (negative number)

i.e. In a standard case you would set the Scale X to -1.000 and leave the others.. you will need to play with this as it depends on the axis you ahve the surface on.

Apply

Now tweak one side, it will adjust the other

Polygons

Same as above

OR, use Proxy mirror mode.