Tagged '3dsmax'

3DS Max - Link Sub Object Elements To An Object

Submitted by miledrizk on Sun, 2022-07-31 11:21
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In this tutorial, we will see how we can bind sub-object elements to an external object using a modifier called Linked XForm, so that when modifying the transforms of this object the sub-object elements will be affected. We will three different scenarios where this modifier can be useful. Of course, you can think of different scenarios of your own. Also, we will see how we can animate the external objects and have the sub-object elements animated without really creating any keyframes for them.

3DS Max - RailClone - How To Distribute groups

Submitted by miledrizk on Mon, 2023-07-24 10:57
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In this tutorial, we will learn how to distribute groups using RailClone.
I'm using RailClone 5.2.8, and this tip here will not work in the old versions like the 3 series.

Lesson 20 - 3DS Max - Total Beginners - Displace Modifier - Part 2

Submitted by miledrizk on Mon, 2024-07-15 10:05
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In this second video related to the Displace modifier, we will see how we can use a Bitmap or a Procedural map to control the strength of the pulling forces coming out from the Gizmo. We will also see how we can add multiple Displace modifiers to create a more complex result. Finally, we will learn how to use a UVW Map (optional) to control the mapping of the texture used by the Displace modifier.

3DS Max - Easy Modeling - FreeForm Geometry

Submitted by miledrizk on Tue, 2019-05-21 16:40
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In this video, we will learn a quick and flexible technique for modeling freeform shapes. We will use a Surface modifier, Shell modifier, and Turbosmooth for that purpose. You can use this approach to model a wide range of geometries like roads going up and down, ribbons, etc,...

3DS Max Copy With Reference Point Like In AutoCad

Submitted by miledrizk on Sun, 2020-05-03 04:37
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In this tutorial, we'll learn how to copy objects using reference points on
other objects, so that the copies will respect the same distance and orientation. If you're an AutoCAD user you already know how to do this operation in AutoCad.

3DS Max - Clone And Align

Submitted by miledrizk on Fri, 2022-08-12 09:47
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In this tutorial, we will learn about a very useful tool called Clone And Align.
This tool will let you distribute one or more objects called the Source Objects on to one or more objects called Destination objects. This tool offers many features that allow you to customize the way the distribution should take place.

3DS Max Easy Modeling - Simple Chair - Part 1

Submitted by miledrizk on Mon, 2024-07-22 05:25
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This is a two-part tutorial on how to model a simple chair. You will learn multiple tools and techniques regarding polygon modeling. In this first part, we will model the upper part.

3DS Max - FBX Export Warning: Non-orthogonal matrix support - Fix

Submitted by miledrizk on Thu, 2019-05-30 12:23
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When exporting from 3DS Max to FBX sometimes we get this Warning: Non-Orthogonal matrix support. In this video, we will learn how to fix this problem, we also learn what that warning means and how it happens by reproducing it using various scenarios.

3DS Max - Remove Materials Utility Has No Undo - Fixed With Maxscript

Submitted by miledrizk on Sun, 2020-05-10 00:15
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In this tutorial, we will learn how we can replace the Remove Material utility with our own tool using a single line Maxscript, and we will learn how to convert this line of code to a regular tool by creating a button for it and place it on our toolbar. The reason for this is that the built-in tool is missing the Undo operation.

3DS Max - Compound Objects - Loft -Part 1

Submitted by miledrizk on Sat, 2022-08-27 12:23
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In this tutorial, we will start learning about a very powerful modeling tool in 3DS Max, called Loft, found in the Geometry, Compound Objects section. This tool needs a path and some cross sections, and it contains many powerful features to manipulate and customize the resulting geometry. This is the first video for the Loft tool, and hopefully, as soon as possible, I will make a second one to cover some of the other features of this powerful tool.