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mbst
06-06-2003, 02:30 AM
Is it possible to model 3d surfaces in Max 5 using parametric and/or implicitly defined mathematical functions?

If it's possible, how complex functions is it able to handle?

Or do I have to export files from Maple and the likes?

I would love this ability.. :)
Ian Jones
06-06-2003, 05:16 AM
Should be possible with maxscript. I'm pretty sure you can define shapes all the way down to vertext level. Visit the maxscript forum for help.
Reality3D
06-06-2003, 12:01 PM
There was once a plugin from Cuneyt Ozdas called Mathmax, but it only works with max 3 :|
http://www.cuneytozdas.com/software/#MathMax
mbst
06-06-2003, 12:14 PM
Ok, that's too bad..

:-/
Arnage
06-06-2003, 12:16 PM
A script to do that comes with max 5 (don't know about other versions), just run the Object- MathObject.ms script in the scripts/pluginscripts folder and in the create panel you'll have an extra rollout called scripted objects where you can create mathobjects. I doesn't import maple files though.
mbst
06-06-2003, 12:22 PM
Great! :)

..now this was awesome!
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