Lecture content

I have been taught how to use different tools in Splines and Compound Objects one modifier tool Lathe.

1. Splines

1) Line
We can use this tool to drag a 2d line, and when we check the option in the panel, for instance, smooth, and I can drag a shape with smooth corner.

And if we need a 3d shape we just right-click it and convert it to editable poly, and extrude it. We can click cut button to cut out more shapes.


2) Text
With this tool, I can write text in 3d max, just tape some word we want to write in the text area then click the window.

And if I need a 3d shape I just right-click it and convert it to editable poly, and extrude it.



2. Compound Objects

1) Boolean
This tool is to make a new shape with two shapes.

Drag two shapes a box and a sphere.

Left-click the box and go to Compound Objects click Boolean, check the option that we like, here we get one new shape.

2) PreBoolean
PreBoolean is quite small same with Boolean, but we can merge more shapes together to make a new shape. For example, cheese.

Drag several shapes a box and 16 spheres.

Left-click the box and go to Compound Objects click PerBoolean check the option that we like.
Click each singer sphere.


3. Lathe
This tool can change a 2d shape into a 3d object by round a centre.
I am gong to use it to make a cup.

Drag a half of 2d shape with splines line. Go to right panel to choice spline and find outline to create thickness by drag up.
Find out lathe in the modifier list. Click it.
Click Min to make it to around correct point.