Chamfer sketchp model imported into 3dsmax

[liorsturlesi]

Hi,

For some reason i can't chamfer edged after importing my model into max from sketchup.

Edges are created but don't really chamfer the corners.

Is it possible to do it inside the 3dsmax ?

 

Thanks...

[Sauger]

You can chamfer the imported model if rightclick on it, then select edge mode, then select desired edges right click chamfer.

I suppose you should rightclick and convert to editable poly first though.

 

Strange that the chamfers disappear, I use the "round corner" sketchup plugin a lot since it imports fine to Max with same vertices amount as Max chamfer.

[liorsturlesi]

I tried exactly that in 3dmax but it adds the edges without cutting the corners....

[numerobis]

did you try to weld the model?

[liorsturlesi]

Oh...great it works after welding in max.

Is there a way bringing it already welded into max from SU ?

 

Thx numerobis...

[salvador]

Make sure your SU geometry is tight and solid. I suggest a plugin called Solid Inspector by Thom Thom (great plugin). Nonetheless you might get un-welded vertices.

 

As a rule of thumb, every time I import SU in Max, I convert everything to EPoly and upon first selection for each object I weld vertices and clear smoothing groups where necessary. Takes only a few seconds.

Edited April 25, 2014 by salvador