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Automated randomly generated number decals. Script + procedural material.

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This post details how I set up an automated decal numbering system. A random number is assigned to a dummy object that matches a name convention and any decal objects attached to that dummy assume the same ID. The ID can be used for material assignment purposes, in this case it is to drive a sprite sheet that renders that number to a material.

At a minimum the script should be a good jump point for automating parts of procedural artwork.

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3DS Max - RailClone - How To Distribute groups

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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.

3DS Max - V Ray 6 - Bring Back V Ray Quad Menu

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In V-Ray 6, the Chaos group decided to remove the V-Ray quad menu options, where you had many features. To find them, now you have to use the V-Ray menu on the main menu toolbar. But, if you like to have these options back again in your quad menu, this tutorial is for you.

Note: The solution that you'll find in the video I made 6 years ago, doesn't work anymore, I'm talking about this one: https://youtu.be/_TjxBNJaW_w

3DS Max Vray menus / quad menus disappeared fix

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In this video we will learn how to restore vray menus and quad menus that disappear sometimes. It's all done using the Maxscript Listener and one simple command that you type and run.

3DS Max - Quick Tip -Visually Switch Between Viewport

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In this tutorial, we will see how, when we're working on a single maximized viewport, we can quickly see the content of the other viewports, and switch to the one we want. This provides visual feedback, in case we forgot the name of the viewport we want to work in.

3DS Max - Quick Tip - Exclude Objects From Zoom Extents

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In this tutorial, we will learn how to exclude objects from the Zoom Extents operation

3DS Max - Tip - Capture / Restore Objects Transform

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In this 3DS Max tutorial, we will see how we save and restore the position and rotation of the objects, so that, later on, we can restore them back to their original state. Also, we will take a look at specific scenarios where this technique might have undesirable results.

3DS Max - Animation - Rotate A Texture Using A Dummy And Wire Parameters

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In this 3DS Max tutorial, we will see how we can control the rotation of a texture using a Dummy helper and the powerful tool called Wire Parameters.

3DS Max - Relation Between Modifier Stack And Transforms

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This tutorial will give you a basic understanding of the under-the-hood relation between the modifier stack and the transform engine inside 3DS Max. This will help you understand some of the issues that may occur, that look weird.

3DS Max - Compound Objects - ShapeMerge

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In this tutorial, we will learn about a new Compound Object called ShapeMerge. This object will help you to imprint/Stamp a 2D shape onto a surface, also to cut out the 2D shape from that surface, also, you can invert the cutout operation. This is a useful tool if you like to create a road on a land/landscape or cut out a text, or any other closed shape pattern from a surface.

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