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Max3D
Replies: 8
Views: 10620
Subject: 3ds Max: problems with path constraint controller
Subject: 3ds Max: problems with path constraint controller
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : July 12, 2007
Posted : July 12, 2007
I don't really understand what do you want, but maybe aplying a normalize spline(normalizes the distance between spline vertices) modifier to the spline will work
Max3D
Replies: 4
Views: 5524
Subject: 3ds Max: Trees with Shag Fur - tutorial
Subject: 3ds Max: Trees with Shag Fur - tutorial
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : June 26, 2007
Posted : June 26, 2007
great stuff there.. chrom..
I havn't worked with it yet.. but does the fur approach hold a substantial advantage over scatter/parray?
and just for asking.. have you found any smart techniques ...
I havn't worked with it yet.. but does the fur approach hold a substantial advantage over scatter/parray?
and just for asking.. have you found any smart techniques ...
Max3D
Replies: 4
Views: 3974
Subject: 3ds Max: Max Rulz :)
Subject: 3ds Max: Max Rulz :)
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : June 18, 2007
Posted : June 18, 2007
just wanted to say hey! 
Max3D
Replies: 9
Views: 6852
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Soft learning curve compared to Maya??
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Soft learning curve compared to Maya??
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : June 18, 2007
Posted : June 18, 2007
The only thing i can say is that i only meet a guy that *really* knows what maya is doing under that mess.
And that is because, although easy to start, is very complex to get deep into it, while XS ...
And that is because, although easy to start, is very complex to get deep into it, while XS ...
Max3D
Replies: 5
Views: 5456
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Help: Convert Maya animation into XSI
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Help: Convert Maya animation into XSI
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : June 15, 2007
Posted : June 15, 2007
If this ever comes out http://sourceforge.net/projects/dotxsi4maya/ then it will solve your problem.
Untill then try Maya>movetools>Soft3D>XSI.
or
Maya>Polytrans>Soft3D>XSI
Untill then try Maya>movetools>Soft3D>XSI.
or
Maya>Polytrans>Soft3D>XSI
Max3D
Replies: 0
Views: 2131
Subject: Softimage Xsi: HELP wanted- Warhammer 40K Vehicle/Close quar
Subject: Softimage Xsi: HELP wanted- Warhammer 40K Vehicle/Close quar
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : June 05, 2007
Posted : June 05, 2007
http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?s=andthreadid=134052
Max3D
Replies: 0
Views: 3062
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Get->Spot creates Point light (?)
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Get->Spot creates Point light (?)
Forum : 3D Rendering
Posted : May 04, 2007
Posted : May 04, 2007
I'm using the XSI EXP version. I'm going through the 3dtutorial series on materials and lighting.
I'm trying to add a spot light that will be used for GI lighting. When I use Get->Light->Spot ...
I'm trying to add a spot light that will be used for GI lighting. When I use Get->Light->Spot ...
Max3D
Replies: 0
Views: 4257
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Volume-Light frenzy
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Volume-Light frenzy
Forum : 3D Rendering
Posted : May 03, 2007
Posted : May 03, 2007
Hello,
I currently use volumetric light to make an arrangement of blinking lights.
The volumetric light of my spot was adjusted to be as big as the light bulb, and it all looked pretty nice in t ...
I currently use volumetric light to make an arrangement of blinking lights.
The volumetric light of my spot was adjusted to be as big as the light bulb, and it all looked pretty nice in t ...
Max3D
Replies: 0
Views: 2422
Subject: Softimage Xsi: great mental ray links!?!
Subject: Softimage Xsi: great mental ray links!?!
Forum : 3D Rendering
Posted : April 12, 2007
Posted : April 12, 2007
hey guys im an Avid softimage fan, pun intended, and the one thing i think ive always loved most about XSI is mental ray.
i found what i thought would be some awsome links on their site,
one catch ...
i found what i thought would be some awsome links on their site,
one catch ...
Max3D
Replies: 0
Views: 1124
Subject: 3ds Max: Animation\Car Movement
Subject: 3ds Max: Animation\Car Movement
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : April 06, 2007
Posted : April 06, 2007
Greetings everybody.
For quite a few weeks i am trying to learn how to make a driving car animation. Still cant get it. Do you have any tips?
For quite a few weeks i am trying to learn how to make a driving car animation. Still cant get it. Do you have any tips?
Max3D
Replies: 0
Views: 1531
Subject: Softimage Xsi: XSI SDK Problem (Polygon Selection)
Subject: Softimage Xsi: XSI SDK Problem (Polygon Selection)
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : February 23, 2007
Posted : February 23, 2007
Hi all,
I wish you a happy new year....
( I know, I'm late, but I haven't been here before in 2003...
)
Well,
I have some problems programming in VB in XSI.
I want to count the sele ...
I wish you a happy new year....
( I know, I'm late, but I haven't been here before in 2003...
)Well,
I have some problems programming in VB in XSI.
I want to count the sele ...
Max3D
Replies: 0
Views: 937
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Displacement
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Displacement
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : February 20, 2007
Posted : February 20, 2007
Could somebody tell me how to use the lenght/distance/angle displacement settings? I'm working on a terrain, and I'm trying to use displacement to add in the details . I'm guessing that using this ...
. I'm guessing that using this ...
Max3D
Replies: 0
Views: 1370
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Multiple rig and skeleton on the same model ?
Subject: Softimage Xsi: Multiple rig and skeleton on the same model ?
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : December 19, 2006
Posted : December 19, 2006
Hi,
I would like to know how I can put 2 skeletons (and rig) on the same model, but activate only one at a time (and if it's possible).
So I can import the character in different scenes and us ...
I would like to know how I can put 2 skeletons (and rig) on the same model, but activate only one at a time (and if it's possible).
So I can import the character in different scenes and us ...
Max3D
Replies: 1
Views: 3949
Subject: xsi5 : How to set OpenGL to render high-resolution?
Subject: xsi5 : How to set OpenGL to render high-resolution?
Forum : 3D Rendering
Posted : September 14, 2006
Posted : September 14, 2006
Does anyone know how to set up your XSI so it can render OpenGL (not mental ray) in high resolution (e.g. 1920x1080 and up)
My experience is that anything higher than your screen resolution will star ...
My experience is that anything higher than your screen resolution will star ...
Max3D
Replies: 20
Views: 5610
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : July 14, 2006
Posted : July 14, 2006
Haha
Thats another way of solving things
Thats another way of solving things
Max3D
Replies: 20
Views: 5610
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : July 13, 2006
Posted : July 13, 2006
Sounds like the limits are weird
But characters is not my best ability
But characters is not my best ability
Max3D
Replies: 20
Views: 5610
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : July 12, 2006
Posted : July 12, 2006
Then it most definetely is in the max help
Maybe not the "tutorial" but the helpfile
Maybe not the "tutorial" but the helpfile
Max3D
Replies: 20
Views: 5610
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : July 12, 2006
Posted : July 12, 2006
What version of max are you on?
Max3D
Replies: 20
Views: 5610
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : July 12, 2006
Posted : July 12, 2006
I did too
Mine worked just fine
Mine worked just fine
Max3D
Replies: 20
Views: 5610
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Subject: 3ds max: Whats the easiest way to bone a human?
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : July 12, 2006
Posted : July 12, 2006
AmberPrince, check the tuts for max
They are very very good
I rigged an old character in less than 1 hour I had him walking arround
They are very very good
I rigged an old character in less than 1 hour I had him walking arround
Max3D
Replies: 3
Views: 3245
Subject: 3ds max: convert bones animation into vertex animation ?
Subject: 3ds max: convert bones animation into vertex animation ?
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : July 11, 2006
Posted : July 11, 2006
no idea
is it even possible to animate vertices?
is it even possible to animate vertices?
Max3D
Replies: 7
Views: 4922
Subject: 3ds max: Repeat object function in 3ds max8?
Subject: 3ds max: Repeat object function in 3ds max8?
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : July 11, 2006
Posted : July 11, 2006
Open the scriplistener, build an object. select the scripttext, drag it in your menu and click
Max3D
Replies: 7
Views: 4970
Subject: 3dsmax: 3ds file error on import
Subject: 3dsmax: 3ds file error on import
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 22, 2006
Posted : June 22, 2006
I think its just way to much shit when i mesh it
Crashing max
Crashing max
Max3D
Replies: 7
Views: 4970
Subject: 3dsmax: 3ds file error on import
Subject: 3dsmax: 3ds file error on import
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 21, 2006
Posted : June 21, 2006
The STEP opens in rhino fine
I convert to 3ds
3ds wont import
I convert to 3ds
3ds wont import
Max3D
Replies: 3
Views: 2151
Subject: xsi5: editing instances in xsi
Subject: xsi5: editing instances in xsi
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 21, 2006
Posted : June 21, 2006
Because it's very light, resource wise.
And it's possible to make thousands of instances of complicated objects without actually hanging your machine.
And it's possible to make thousands of instances of complicated objects without actually hanging your machine.
X64 allows 126GB
4gb per app
4gb per app
Max3D
Replies: 7
Views: 4970
Subject: 3dsmax: 3ds file error on import
Subject: 3dsmax: 3ds file error on import
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 21, 2006
Posted : June 21, 2006
Which file
The 3ds? thats the problem
It wont import
The 3ds? thats the problem
It wont import
Max3D
Replies: 3
Views: 2151
Subject: xsi5: editing instances in xsi
Subject: xsi5: editing instances in xsi
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 21, 2006
Posted : June 21, 2006
In xsi you can't edit an instance of an object because it's just a null that represents the position of the copied object.
Yes, Reid6754.
Max3D
Replies: 2
Views: 2706
Subject: xsi5: outline a curve
Subject: xsi5: outline a curve
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 21, 2006
Posted : June 21, 2006
How can I make an outline out of a curve in XSI?
Like in 3ds max
thanks
Like in 3ds max
thanks
Max3D
Replies: 7
Views: 4970
Subject: 3dsmax: 3ds file error on import
Subject: 3dsmax: 3ds file error on import
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 21, 2006
Posted : June 21, 2006
Guys im having a big problem, I got a machine sent to me in STEP. i open the step files in Rhino, save as .3DS, I have done it this way for this client for a few jobs and it works fine, but i have iss ...
Max3D
Replies: 1
Views: 1614
Subject: 3ds max: CS help needed
Subject: 3ds max: CS help needed
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : June 08, 2006
Posted : June 08, 2006
If you plan to do it after the other stuff I think you may have a problem
I don't have much experience when it comes to animation
But my (little) experience so far tells me that it may be a problem do ...
I don't have much experience when it comes to animation
But my (little) experience so far tells me that it may be a problem do ...
Max3D
Replies: 11
Views: 3959
Subject: 3dsmax: Photometric lights problem
Subject: 3dsmax: Photometric lights problem
Forum : 3D Rendering
Posted : June 08, 2006
Posted : June 08, 2006
No
It depends on whether you're a true englishman or not.
It depends on whether you're a true englishman or not.
Max3D
Replies: 1
Views: 1554
Subject: 3ds max: lense FX vs afterburn
Subject: 3ds max: lense FX vs afterburn
Forum : 3D Rendering
Posted : June 07, 2006
Posted : June 07, 2006
Hmmm i wonder is lense fx glow or afterburn glow better... I've never compared em before...
Max3D
Replies: 11
Views: 3959
Subject: 3dsmax: Photometric lights problem
Subject: 3dsmax: Photometric lights problem
Forum : 3D Rendering
Posted : June 07, 2006
Posted : June 07, 2006
Metric 4tw
Infidel
You ought to stick to IMPERIAL
Infidel
You ought to stick to IMPERIAL
Max3D
Replies: 2
Views: 1575
Subject: 3ds max: importing a model from a max file
Subject: 3ds max: importing a model from a max file
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 06, 2006
Posted : June 06, 2006
If you are speaking of the same version of 3ds max. A good idea will be to merge the max scene that contains the model you need and select only the model for merging.
Max3D
Replies: 2
Views: 1854
Subject: 3ds max: occlusion pass
Subject: 3ds max: occlusion pass
Forum : 3D Rendering
Posted : June 04, 2006
Posted : June 04, 2006
There was.. im sure of it
Max3D
Replies: 13
Views: 5113
Subject: 3ds Max: please help - noob question
Subject: 3ds Max: please help - noob question
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 03, 2006
Posted : June 03, 2006
well there are several apps that are adding micro modeling tools to their toolset in upcoming versions
i know Silo was one of them, theres another app thats along the same lines as silo the name illu ...
i know Silo was one of them, theres another app thats along the same lines as silo the name illu ...
Max3D
Replies: 7
Views: 2677
Subject: What renderer is better?
Subject: What renderer is better?
Forum : 3D Fight Club
Posted : June 03, 2006
Posted : June 03, 2006
vray does nice jobs with product viz and everything else too
Max3D
Replies: 1
Views: 3106
Subject: 3ds max: Layer properties
Subject: 3ds max: Layer properties
Forum : 3D Rendering
Posted : June 03, 2006
Posted : June 03, 2006
Good morning everyone
Have someone got any idea why the layer properties doesn't change anything ?
Just the hide and the freeze works from the layer properties dialog...
Have someone got any idea why the layer properties doesn't change anything ?
Just the hide and the freeze works from the layer properties dialog...
Max3D
Replies: 13
Views: 5113
Subject: 3ds Max: please help - noob question
Subject: 3ds Max: please help - noob question
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 03, 2006
Posted : June 03, 2006
Did you ever use it, drop007?
when your editing your 3dmodel , and your in edit mode, if you hit a shortcut that takes you out of edit mode , you can no longer edit your 3dmodel, its not baked to the ...
when your editing your 3dmodel , and your in edit mode, if you hit a shortcut that takes you out of edit mode , you can no longer edit your 3dmodel, its not baked to the ...
Max3D
Replies: 13
Views: 5113
Subject: 3ds Max: please help - noob question
Subject: 3ds Max: please help - noob question
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 02, 2006
Posted : June 02, 2006
oh dont get me wrong, shortcuts are definately the way to go
but i sometimes am going inbetween zbrush and max at the same time, and well it gets messy hehe
specially inside zbrush
but i sometimes am going inbetween zbrush and max at the same time, and well it gets messy hehe
specially inside zbrush
Max3D
Replies: 2
Views: 1817
Subject: 3ds max: Strange extrude
Subject: 3ds max: Strange extrude
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 02, 2006
Posted : June 02, 2006
Well it works fine if I scale the edges I'm extruding. And the first extrusion is perfect. It seems a little nonsensical, an effect without a cause.
Max3D
Replies: 2
Views: 1390
Subject: Medieval themed objects and weapons
Subject: Medieval themed objects and weapons
Forum : General CG Talk
Posted : June 02, 2006
Posted : June 02, 2006
Did you tShawny tuShawnbosquid?
Max3D
Replies: 1
Views: 1399
Subject: 3ds max: transfering animation from max8 to max7
Subject: 3ds max: transfering animation from max8 to max7
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : June 02, 2006
Posted : June 02, 2006
I honestly think it isn't possible
I don't have 3dsmax though...
I don't have 3dsmax though...
Max3D
Replies: 13
Views: 5113
Subject: 3ds Max: please help - noob question
Subject: 3ds Max: please help - noob question
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 02, 2006
Posted : June 02, 2006
ive tried to get myself out of using too many shortcuts in max lately, cuz i keep using Zbrush shortcuts in max and vice versa
show edges , right click on the viewport text ( front, left , perspecti ...
show edges , right click on the viewport text ( front, left , perspecti ...
Max3D
Replies: 2
Views: 1817
Subject: 3ds max: Strange extrude
Subject: 3ds max: Strange extrude
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 02, 2006
Posted : June 02, 2006
Wouldn't happen to know why using the extrude tool twice in a row results in the 2nd extrusion heading off at a skewed angle, would you?
Max3D
Replies: 1
Views: 2125
Subject: 3ds max : Site with materials?
Subject: 3ds max : Site with materials?
Forum : 3D Rendering
Posted : June 02, 2006
Posted : June 02, 2006
Does anyone know of a good site to get 3DS MAX materials
I am looking to make a good tire material and a good alloy metal
I am looking to make a good tire material and a good alloy metal
Max3D
Replies: 13
Views: 5113
Subject: 3ds Max: please help - noob question
Subject: 3ds Max: please help - noob question
Forum : 3D Modeling Forum
Posted : June 01, 2006
Posted : June 01, 2006
Click on SHOW EDGES
or f4 hehe
or f4 hehe
Max3D
Replies: 2
Views: 1905
Subject: 3ds Max: Recreating a brush
Subject: 3ds Max: Recreating a brush
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : June 01, 2006
Posted : June 01, 2006
Well the issue i'm sure isn't that rendering an 80k poly object slows the render down, its the dynamics calculations that are slowing it down id presume
but im not entirely sure, so i will test that ...
but im not entirely sure, so i will test that ...
Max3D
Replies: 2
Views: 1905
Subject: 3ds Max: Recreating a brush
Subject: 3ds Max: Recreating a brush
Forum : 3D Animation Talk
Posted : June 01, 2006
Posted : June 01, 2006
Hey There! Anyone knows much about max's native hair/fur rendering? ( aka shave n' a haircut )
Was tryin to recreate a brush ( like a fat paintbrush with stiff bristles ) brushing on rubber cement o ...
Was tryin to recreate a brush ( like a fat paintbrush with stiff bristles ) brushing on rubber cement o ...