Bevel edges in 3dmax

[alimarafia]

Hi,

 

To add some realism to a render, I'd like to have rounded edges in 3dmax

 

How to proceed to have bevel edges from an imported archicad model in 3dsmax ?

[-MerlyN-]

select the edge, hit chamfer and increase the number of segments

[luthias42]

The only thing to add to Merlyn's comment is that you might have to make your Geometry an Editable Poly first.

[alimarafia]

Thanks for your answer

 

I've followed your recommendations but I don't have the impression that the chamfer had any effect on my model.

 

I've also tested the chamfer tool on a box created in max ( it seems to work as expected ) and on the archicad_test_ model ( in this case it has no visible effect )

 

Have I missed something in the process?

 

I've attached my test model here ( 3ds format)...

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[-MerlyN-]

the vertices are not welded. Each side is seperate from the others. The chamfer edge function only works on closed edges. Weld the vertices. Then it will work.

[alimarafia]

It behaves almost as expected, thanks MerlyN.

 

However, the archicad model, as simple as the test model, needs obviousely some cleaning...( extra chamfred edges)

 

Is there any known cleaning process with ac models _ or a specific trick about chamfering only edges at the borders of the building model ?

Edited March 13, 2011 by alimarafia