Scaling width of road model

[Anonymous]

Hi. I'm pretty new to max and hope this is not a duplicated question but i am very unsure for what i should search.

I have an existing road model but want to increase the width of the road but not it's length. So every part of the road have like 7-times wider but the same length and everything. The road from close up and in complete view looks like this:

Road elements closed upComplete road (at most parts there are two roads near too each other)

[rendermaster]

Unfortunately, you cant scale its width only because of its irregular condition. If it's just straight then its fine. Better trace it with spline, then add thickness...you will have a better control on it

[Anonymous]

Rendermaster gave you good advice. Did it make sense? If not i could make a quick video for you.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your answers,
as I'm very new to max it's quite hard for me to understand. if it's not
too much aksed then a short video would be appreciated. thanks

[Fadhil_Farook]

If the road has a depth, you can select all Vertical polygons and then EXTRUDE (LOCAL NORMALS). See Attachment_1

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Here is a short video...if you need more explanation, please let me know.

[jeff]

I would suggest:
1) Draw a spline (do a short, curved segment to test first, before spending time on the entire road you want).

2) Apply a "Sweep" modifier to the spline. You can then parametrically change the width and thickness, as well as have mapping applied for you.