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CATENARY
CATENARY
Randomly stacks 3D models along splines. Included in the STACKER WORLD project tutorial download.
CATENARY
CATENARY
CATENARY
Create sagging ropes and cables. Included in the STACKER WORLD project tutorial download.
CATENARY Instructions
Overview
We've used CATENARY extensively in environment 3D modelling to add cables.
Installation
Save the MAXScript into the Autodesk 3ds Max/Scripts/Startup folder.
Location
CATENARY is located on the side Create/Splines Rollout.
- Click on the dropdown and select 3Disciple Training.
- Click on CATENARY to run.
Use - Manual
Click anywhere in a viewport to begin drawing catenary splines. Under the Parameters tab adust the Sag height. Under Sag Variability adust the randomness between points. NOTE Single-click to create lines. Do not click and drag as it will crash.
Use - By Objects
IMPORTANT - You need to create manual CATENARY splines first before changing to By Object. Click in the viewport and create a few sagging splines. Then in the Corner Placements rollout, switch to By Objects. Click the 3 dots button and select the objects you wish to generate catenary splines from. The script automatically swaps from Manual to By Object. Tip. You can move these objects and CATENARY will follow.
FAQs
This script has been modified from the original MAXScript written by Vojtech Cada.