polygon modeling

[proces2]

i am using the create polygon function (in sub-object mode) for an editable mesh to create some geometry (in Max 5). it is only letting me create a polygon using vertices that already exist within the object. with VIZ 4, i can create a polygon and snap to any vertex in the scene on any other object. is there some way to switch it to the way VIZ 4 works?

 

sean

[Craig Ramsay]

Im having a bit of trouble understanding your problem, could you post a few screen shots so we can help you?

 

Cheers

 

Craig

[proces2]

Hope these help explain the issue:

 

http://www.cgarchitect.com/forum/filepush.asp?file=polygon_max5.jpg

 

http://www.cgarchitect.com/forum/filepush.asp?file=polygon_viz4.jpg

 

THe MAX 5 image shows the problem i am having and the VIZ 4 image shows how i am hoping it can work in MAX 5.

 

Thanks.

sean

[Hiroshi]

Sorry about the late reply, but you could use the "attach" feature in the edit mesh rollout. I assume you are trying to attach the flat face and make it a triangular shape to the box on the right.

[proces2]

not really. i am simply trying to be able to snap to the vertices on other objects within the scene (vertices that are NOT apart of the selected object) while in sub-object - create polygon mode.

 

its something that is possible (and amazingly handy) in VIZ 4, but doesn't seem to be in MAX 5.

 

sean