Ali Torabi

Digital Architecture & Technology

Parametric truss

Parametric truss

Level: Advanced
In This Video:

  • Array between two spline using script controller.
  • Use conditional statements to change the index value.
  • Reference: curve controller function takes the following arguments:
    curve: object name –The name of object in 3ds Max
    dim: 1,2 or 3 — set the controller on specific dimension.
    feedback:transform/position/rotation –function returns transform matrix, position in point3 value and rotation in EulerAngles value
    localOffset: offset value — offset the index value and shifts item along the path.
    endOffset: offset value — move all items away from the last point of the path.
    startOffset: offset value — move all items away from the first point of the path
    mode : 1 or 2 — set the controller in absolute mode (1) or relative (2)
    order: 1 to 9 — choose the order of rotation (items in drop down menu) works only when feedback is set to rotation

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    Linear transformation function and script controller

    Dynamic checker pattern

    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.
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    Add noise effect using random controller.

    Noise effect

    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
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    Twisting louvers

    Vertical louvers

    Level: Advanced
    In This Video:

  • Use curve controller to transform the gizmo box.
  • How to twist objects using Vol select and Xform modifiers.
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    How to make parametric array.

    Level: Beginner
    In This Video:

  • learn how to use “Create Parametric” array command tool
  • Making array using parametric array macro form right click menu .
  • Making array using parametric array command form modify panel.
  • Do not forget to choose the array type before making it.
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