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Create 3D object from 2 perpendicular cross sections in 3ds max
A few decades ago I used one simple but very productive modelling feature in 3D Studio 4 for MS DOS (before it became 3ds Max). Namely, by assigning two mutually perpendicular 2D shapes in e.g. xy and ...
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Need for help to an amateur! [closed]
I found a caricature on Adobe and I wonder how it is made?
What processes are waiting for me to make this?
The Author made this by Adobe Photoshop, Zbrush, Maya, and Vray
This Link on Behance: https:/...
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3DSMAX: Cleaning up a photogrammetry model
I'm attempting to build a model of a car fender. The goal is to modify this in software, CNC route a mold and fabricate the resulting part.
The original part is fairly complex, with a bunch of ...
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Weld verticies in 3D Studio Max
So I have four splines (not the same object) in 3D Studio Max and I need to weld the vertices to make them one spline.
Is this even possible? How?
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3DS Max Making 45Deg Miters
I'm making a molding for a wall. I have a completely vertical piece and a completely horizontal piece. At the top cap of the vertical piece I want to make a 45 deg miter to join with the horizontal ...
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3ds max path deform modifier won't align correctly
When I try to use the "PathDeform(WSM)" modifier sometimes it works fine but other times it won't align correctly when I use the "move to path" button and just snaps to some other place.
I have tried ...
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How to model charcoal grate's rods?
What modifier to use for transform horizontal rods by arc like at this photo? I try to transform manually, but it is very slow.
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3ds Max: Trying to reduce polygons in multiple objects, while others are automatically adding [closed]
So here's my bike model and I'm trying to reduce the amount of polygons in multiple objects by using ProOptimizer. The problem is that every time I'm clicking calculate, then reduce the amount of ...
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Trying to create a particular object in 3Ds Max
I'm trying to make this
And I've got to this
The dimensions are radius=49.75inches, we're assuming half an inch thickness
height is 90inches
How do you add the curves in the cove? If there's an ...
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3ds Max - Turn an uneven rectangle into a box
I am a game programmer and I am trying to learn 3D Modelling by doing my own art for games. So I run into this problem:
I created this model using a Rectangle. Now, I want to give it more height. I ...
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Faster modeling workflow in 3DS Max [closed]
As a Blender user for 2 years, I'm very comftoble with its workflow and I found modeling in 3DS Max a bit of a slower process than Blender. For example, Extruding in Blender can be done by hitting "E" ...
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How to convert an Illustrator file to a 3D model?
I have been trying to convert an illustrator file to a 3D model for a few hours now, but I keep coming across the same errors.
I am using Maya, but I wouldn't mind using 3DS Max if it would fix my ...
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Preserve shape on object on different subdivision levels in 3DSMax?
Is there a way or a feature or a modifier in 3DS Max like the "Turbo-smooth" modifier that would preserve the shape of an object on other subdivision levels after making changes to it on a high ...
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How to model with "isoline display" in 3DS Max?
When used a "turbosmooth" modifier with "edged faces" pressed on, there is a feature called "Isoline display", which ignores all other edges but those from the original geometry and at the same time ...
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Subdivide edges/polygons in 3dS Max?
What is the way to subdivide individual edges/polygons in 3dS Max? That is, to add more vertexes on edges and to add more vertices/edges on faces.
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For a polygons -
Anybody knows how to ...
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How to scale/rotate vertexes/edges/faces around a point in 3DS Max?
When using Blender, you have a "3d cursor", that you can put it on a location and then make an operation like scale and rotate around that point. Can
I do the same in 3DS Max?
When that point is ...
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How do I make mecha-style models?
I am rather newbish at modeling and noob at texturing. For a few weeks I have been trying to make some buildings inspired from Oblivion (the scify movie) and perhaps Elysium.
What happens is, I start ...
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Some ideas to improve my skill in 3ds max modeling
I'm a beginner in 3DS Max and I want to start/improve my modelling skill!!! Any ideas for some objects that are both easy and use many modifier and technics?
Thanks and have a good day!
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How to create a spline from an AutoCAD .DWG file in 3ds Max?
I'm kinda new to 3ds max, and I don't know AutoCAD.
I'm trying to create a line (spline?) to outline a building's basement plan, then I will extrude it and go on with the modelling.
To create the ...
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