Basic 3DS Max Roof Creation

[smithy_gas]

Hi guys, first post although been using this forum for tips for a very long time now so thank you.

 

I have basically been offered a job at a 3D visualisation practice and have been asked to complete a test scene first to submit. I am in the process with my basic knowledge of the software and getting on ok but have come unstuck slightly with creating a roof for the bay window (its a set house design).

 

So if anybody could give me a simple way of creating this element I would appreciate it and potentially get the image up towards the end of the week if all goes well!

 

Thanks.

[jophus14]

What does the bay window look like? It would be easier to help you out if we knew the design or shape of the window.

[smithy_gas]

I can supply an image of the window and model in its current state without roof!

 

It is a ground floor three faced bay window with pitch roof.

 

Edited August 10, 2010 by smithy_gas

[jophus14]

You can draw three separate splines, attach them to one another and the then select the back/middle vertices and raise it up to form a peak. See attached. Let me know if this is what you are looking to do.

[smithy_gas]

That was indeed what I wanted to do. Seems so easy now you say that. In the end I used a cube and two pyramids to create the shape and then joined it together. See below for example and actual model completion now. Thanks.

 

[jophus14]

Glad you figured it out. I can't wait to see the final product.

[smithy_gas]

Not the most exciting of houses for an architecture student but at least now I can personalise with material and surroundings and hope to get the job! Thanks for showing an interest.

[smithy_gas]

I have got through modelling and materials. I have completed some initial renders, and although I know this might not be the place for it any suggestions as to how I can improve it further before photoshop? Thanks.