http://area.autodesk.com/forum/ The Area en Copyright 2012 2012-05-17T02:31:18+02:00 http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/too-many-vertices/page-last/ http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/too-many-vertices/page-last/#When:22:10:51Z When ever I try to model something I have problems with the vertices. I don't know how but it keeps putting more than I want. I'm new to modelling and I'm sure it's something simple that I am doing wrong, but I can't figure it out. Also, I have trouble using the ring or loop features. Sometimes it doesn't want to go all the way around. It will only connect 2 or 3 edges instead of the 4 or 6 I'm aiming for. It's very frustrating, and I hope someone can help me easily. 2012-05-16T22:10:51+02:00 http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/problem-modelling-accurate-lego-bricks/page-last/ http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/problem-modelling-accurate-lego-bricks/page-last/#When:13:07:00Z I've run into what is probably a very simple problem, but I can't figure out a solution. Usually, I chamfer a simple box by creating it, converting it to an editable poly, selecting the edges, and adding a chamfer in the 'Modify' tab. Now, my problem: The Lego fan community has developed digital Lego parts (http://www.ldraw.org), which use the correct dimensions, but have unreastic chamfering and geometries (eg, an octagon is used to depict a circle. LDview, a program for viewing LDraw files is able to export these parts into .3ds (and .stl) files - links below. However, I am unable to chamfer or modify these parts using my usual method. Could I have some help please? Sample part: http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/vmln8r/Misc/zdump/1x1tile.3ds or http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/vmln8r/Misc/zdump/1x1tile.stl 2012-05-16T13:07:00+02:00 http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/2-need-help/page-last/ http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/2-need-help/page-last/#When:07:05:06Z Hi everyone............ Now am doing some big architectural project. There I need to create a huge background with block of houses, trees. I also have to create lengthy roads with pathways bothside and divider with hedges, street lights etc. But as it is very lengthy I missed either one of this. My pathway is shorter than road length or divider stops in between etc. And while applying material to pathways I used multisub object for pavement and checker design borders. Then to apply uvw for both materials I selected the pavement faces and detach it. But later on when I adjust the length of the road, pavements etc I missed checker border etc. I dont know whether there is any plugin to create all this easily without wasting time. Please also tell me how to add low poly trees easily. I tested forest pack. I works fine when i work in a separate file. But when I use it in my project file (units- meters)it looks black and as very thin lines. please suggest any free plugin to do all these things easily. Thanks in advance 2012-05-16T07:05:06+02:00 http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/theme-park-fairground-roller-coaster-outline/page-last/ http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/theme-park-fairground-roller-coaster-outline/page-last/#When:06:11:14Z i have create an outline for my roller coaster with the line tool then i created two circles and another line for the track I convert the two circles down to a spline use the refine tool two vertexts on a both of the circles then attached the track to the circles. Now i moves it to beginning of where i want the track to start now i need to make the track follow the outline of the roller coaster how can i do this 2012-05-15T06:11:14+02:00 http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/using-max-for-gis-visualization/page-last/ http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/using-max-for-gis-visualization/page-last/#When:11:21:06Z Not sure I'm in the right forum for this. Please redirect me if you know a better forum for my questions. I would like to learn how to use GIS maps, and LIDAR (etc) information to create terrain, and man-made features within Max2012/3. I have a long history using MAX but not importing this kind of data, with any success. Generally, I know that Global Mapper is the good source for hirez imagery based on geospatial coordinates. Not sure how to use GM, but I bet they have tutorials. Mapping GM data onto a Max mesh is possible. That's all I know about that. But when it comes to creating realistic terrain from DEM, or Lidar data, I'm not sure where to start. Tutorials within this discipline is what I'm after, I guess. Any input? Thanks, Neo9 2012-05-14T11:21:06+02:00 http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/issues-with-symmetry/page-last/ http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/issues-with-symmetry/page-last/#When:04:19:06Z I don't know what happened or how it got this way but the "white box" that encases the model has gone crooked on me. It won't allow me to use the Symmetry modifier properly. I can use it but the opposite side turns out warped. Is there a way to alter this box? I've yet to try to export it and re-import it because I don't know what it'll do to my unwrapped UVs. If the answer is easy, I can't see it. I'm frustrated and hoping a second opinion will help. I've attached an image as well as a zip folder with the file using Max 2011. I haven't run into this issue before leaving me a little confused. 2012-05-11T04:19:06+02:00 http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/satellite-images/page-last/ http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/satellite-images/page-last/#When:03:15:06Z Hi all, I am trying to animate a fast zoom from planet Earth to London. To do this, I will need high res images of Europe, UK,England, South East, London and further down. Is there a website where I can obtain these images for free? Thanks 2012-05-11T03:15:06+02:00 http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/multi-objs-probool-by-one-obj-cant-do-this/page-last/ http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/multi-objs-probool-by-one-obj-cant-do-this/page-last/#When:03:06:18Z I am running into one prob: I need to substrat one obj=B from multi objs[A1,A2,A3....], so A1-B=A1', A2-B=A2'.....looks like no way. I don't want to attatch all A1,A2,A3... into one epoly then Sub B, this will change each A obj's color into same color and after sub I have to detatch each element into obj. the only way has to be using Maxscript? BTW, any way to do proboolean by "multi to multi"? I know so far MAx can do "one to multi". 2012-05-11T03:06:18+02:00 http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/cutting-geometry-using-a-texture-map/page-last/ http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/cutting-geometry-using-a-texture-map/page-last/#When:02:53:13Z Hi. I was wondering if there is a way to cut out geometry using a texture map. So lets say you have a quad thats uv mapped. you apply a black texture with a white dot in the middle. Is there a way to cut that circle out using a method that just aproximates the shape? I would be using this for complex stuff. I understand its a crazy question but I figured no harm in asking. The only thing I know to do is to apply the texture and then in the viewport just hand cut. But its a lot of stuff to cut so i'm open to any shortcuts and tips. Thanks! 2012-05-11T02:53:13+02:00 http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/roundabout/page-last/ http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/modeling/roundabout/page-last/#When:08:45:48Z Hello I am new in 3d max. First I made 3d arhitection in Allplan but I need something new. So what is my problem. I draw a roundabout in Autocad and I want to transform it from 2d to 3d. I do not know how to begin, where to start. Do I have to convert the lines or how do I draw the surface in max, do i have to use layers in Autocad. Please help me. I supplied the file od roundabout in Autocad. Alex. 2012-05-09T08:45:48+02:00