Julio Verani Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hello people, I have an idea here but i'm clueless about how to make it happen. I'm not sure the topic name is accurate, but, i have an aluminium framed door that i use in multiple projects i make, it's simple, like one profile that surrounds a glass foil (its for furniture and i'm pretty sure anyone that works with archviz knows it) with a handle which size may vary and sometimes, depending on a few variables it may have or not an horizontal crossing profile or two. So, i have the model and i have even the material IDs set for it, and now i want to be able to create it, like i do with windows in the geometry creation section of 3D max. I know it can be done, i'm just not sure HOW to do it. Can someone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Beaulieu Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I would bet you could create something using the MCG that generated your object exposing all of the parameters that you hold as variable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Verani Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 I would bet you could create something using the MCG that generated your object exposing all of the parameters that you hold as variable. Hi Corey, Pardon me for my lack of knowledge, but i'm not familiar with technical terms. I used the standard 3D Max tools like line, extrude and proboolean to form the frames and box with chamfer to define the glass panel. About MCG, i still have to learn more about it, since i can barely understand the concept. I don't want someone to take my hand and guide me thru the process, but i really need a bit more explanation. As i said, i'm new to the tool creation "area" of 3D Max. Thanks again if anyone can help me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Penaloza Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 You know, it is actually funny that in all the years of 3D Max and Max Viz and Max Design, nobody create a decent Door, windows, stairs, roof or anything Arch Viz. Well there is some cool roof generators now, but Doors and windows, really?? Corey is right, using MCG can be the perfect solution, but to be honest you really need to know that sh**#$t to make it work, is not "Artist friendly" how the promoted. Having said all that complain Scriptspot have a large collection of similar scripts and plugins, some are old others older, some of them may help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Verani Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hi Francisco, Well, i guess two points make it a statement, so now i've gotta start sniffing around for tutorials on MCG, and since as i quick searched and found none to few possibilities, the trial and error process must be taken! Thanks a lot and if anyone else have another point of view, will be very welcome to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hunt Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 years ago I made a simple script, by the way I know nothing about scripting, using the macro recorder. The script made a window frame with glass and mullions. The frame and glass had different ID's. The poly had to be manually cut where the mullions would go. It was simple and rather crude, but perfect for my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Verani Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Hello Justin, Would you mind giving me some specific advice on how to do it, i can increment it after, but i just need to know the basics to start rolling. Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hunt Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 As I said, I don't know anything about scripting but basically you activate the macro recorder, model your window in a basic and clear step by step process. The macro recorder with record each instruction as a script. you can then save and modify the script. Probably best to read the manuals for the exact process. Here is the script I made, It makes a very low poly window, or at least one side of a window by inserting and extruding faces I made it mainly for when you only need to see one side of the model at a distance Basically create a plane, collapse it to an editable poly add in edges where you want the mullions select ALL the faces (sub-object poly ) Run the script The frame will have ID 1 and the glass ID 2 feel free to modify and improve as desiredwindows_2016.zip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantevargas Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Hello Julio, Very good replies already, just chiming in to say that you could also use Railclone to parameterize your door, same as the windows in this tutorial: http://www.itoosoft.com/tutorials/tutorial_parameterise_windows.php Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Verani Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Thanks a LOT Dante, this will be very helpful, at least for a one project basis, but will do lots of good, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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