topic Creating edge from splines in 3ds Max Modeling Forum

Creating edge from splines

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:55:46 GMT

I was wondering how can I create an edge on a box from spline (vice versa of "create shape from selection" on the edit poly edge menu)

Re: Creating edge from splines

ads_czechoj — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:12:58 GMT

Three options:

1. Use the Cut tool in the Editable Poly or in the EditPoly modifier

2. Use the Graphite Ribbon > Freeform > Spline to project a spline on EditablePoly objects

3. Use the Freehand Shape (3ds max 2018.2 & up) to draw the spline on selected object

Re: Creating edge from splines

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:49:28 GMT

What if I import an elevation from auto cad? Is there a way to stick those lines on the box and convert them to edges so that each window and door etc. is a polygon?

Re: Creating edge from splines

ads_czechoj — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 14:53:29 GMT

Try to use the Extrude modifier on top of door, windows, etc.

Re: Creating edge from splines

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 10:06:13 GMT

I found out how to do it. Thanks for helping.