is there a 3ds max tool that is like Form-Z's "Contour" tool?

[tecton3d]

Does anyone know of a Max plugin/tool/modifier that resembles Form-Z's "CONTOUR" tool? It allows for a single object to be slice according to reference plane (x,y,z, arbitrary) , and numeric increment.

 

It would allow for an effect like this: (see image 1, 10) http://inhabitat.com/2010/08/10/big-unveils-gigantic-cube-building-with-a-rooftop-park/ted-cube-building/?extend=1

 

the idea is to model the mass of the cube, subtract the spiral from that, then use this "contour" tool to establish the horizontal levels.

 

thanks.

[Jose Negrete]

you can use the section tool in the create shapes menu.

 

that will generate a spline wherever you place the cutting plan. you can then take this spline and extrude it to get the floor slabs.

[Peter M. Gruhn]

You can use shift-move cloning to make a bunch of evenly spaced copies quickly. I found that directly converting the section object to a spline gave me open curves. Using the section object's Create Spline button gave closed. Closed is good if you are making floor slabs.