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Randomizing Surface division in Para 3d 3.0

admin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:37:32 +0000

See Para 3d in Action!
Again randomizing surface division and use of mix controller to implement two magnets.
this time with para 3d V 3.0

Randomizing thickness in surface paneling

admin — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:22:29 +0000

In this video you learn how to use random controller within surface controller to change the thickness of panels. Also you learn how to control the random values while using random controller on multiple properties/controllers.
For more information on random controller see also : Random pattern and noise effect in animation

Altering the object material in PARA 3D

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:07:22 +0000

In this video you learn how to use the Material modifier to control the material of the objects inside the array.

Parametric brick wall.

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:31:47 +0000

Level: Advanced
In This Video:

Positioning items based on other items location and dimensions.

Randomize function inside the script controller.

How to use getItem function to address a specific property of an item inside the array.

Note: the getItem function returns the value of specific property of the specific object inside the array.
getItem index:[index1,index2,index3] prop:property

Rotating panels along the surface

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:46:48 +0000

Level: Advanced
In This Video:

Use curve controller to change U & V offsets of a surface controller.

Using preview mode to handle large number of items in the array.

surfaceController takes following arguments:
surface:surface name –Name of object in 3ds Max
feedback:transform/position/rotation –function returns transform matrix, position in point3 value and rotation in EulerAngles value
uOffset:offset value –Increase or decrease offset in U direction
vOffset:offset value –Increase or decrease offset in V direction
normalOffset:offset value –increase or decrease the normal offset
mode:1 or 2 — set the controller in relative mode (2) or absolute mode (1)
order: 1 to 9 — choose the order of rotation (items in drop down menu) works only when feedback is set to rotation
data: 1 or 2 — use uv-mapping information (2) or NURBS evaluation functions (1)
uv:1 or 2 — choose the uv direction.
surfaceID: index number — identify the surface index when works with nurbs object or choose
the UV mapping channel when working with mapping information

Combine controllers inside your script

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:01:40 +0000

Level: Advanced
In This Video:

Use curve controller to pass offset value to the surface controller.

Set the dim argument to apply the curve controller on a certain direction.

Linear transformation function and script controller

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 05:34:36 +0000

Level: Advanced
In This Video:

using linear controller inside the script controller.

use conditional statement to set index value.

set index1 if index2 is even number (running bond pattern).

use i argument in linearcontroller function to change the current index.

Add noise effect using random controller.

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:59:29 +0000

Level: Intermediate
In This Video:

How to combine random controller and other controllers to get noise effect.

Learn how to make a parametric lattice using mesh smooth and edit poly modifiers

Update random values by pressing preview button

Surface cladding part 2

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:14:47 +0000

Level: Advanced
In This Video:

Use surface controller and FFD modifier to map a 3d object on a surface.

How to create a hexagon pattern.

Controlling the thickness of panels using Normal offset parameter.

Surface cladding part 1

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:12:50 +0000

Level: Advanced
In This Video:

Use surface controller to map a 2d shape on a surface.

How surface controller sets the U and V offsets for each individual vertex in s-pline shape.

use surface modifier to generate patch based on a losed shape.