Bending without deforming

[Anonymous]

hello everyone, I dont understand how to bend my product in 3ds max without deforming the sides and also keeping the volume/shape integrity.my modelthis is the image i want it to lok like

[CiroCardoso3v]

See if a FFF modifier helps. You usually need a little bit more tessellation to avoid distortions. 

[Anonymous]

hey! thank you for the prompt reply, do you mean FFD Modifier?

[CiroCardoso3v]

Sorry yes a FFD modifier

[RobH2 · Accepted solution]

Keep in mind, some tasks need more manual construction. Not every task can be accomplished with a modifier or automatic tool. If the quick-n-easy tools don't get you where you need to be, don't let it stop you in your tracks. It's sometimes faster to just dive in and build the mesh the normal way. Your object looks like it would be pretty easy to build out. 

Have you tried lofting a spline?  Have a look at Max's Documentation on 'Sweep.' I attached something I did in less than 5-minutes. While it's not exactly your product yet, it's a nice base to start with and even has the shapes for the stitched piping on the edge ready to modify and improve. Use and FFD from there to randomize and tweak it a bit. Anyway, just a suggestion. 

Edit: In case it helps, here's the file I played with. 'Sweep.max', attached. 

[Anonymous]

Hello @RobH2 and @CiroCardoso3v, I apologize for the late reply, but thank you for you answers, RobH2 I did redo it., I did not know about the 'Sweep' even though I have been using max for more than 4 years now, thank you, I appreciate the knowledge.