ani11 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hi, I tried to make a layer which folds up into a closed ring/tubular structure. The layer consists of a repeating sequence of helices which are aligned in a hexagon shape using the tool path deformation. So, the first step to create the layer with the hexagonal helices work, but if I want to further modify the structure it only bend the paths of the helices and not the helices itself. Does anyone have an idea how I can roll up such a sheet? Thanks a lot, Ani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 What version of Studio Max are you using? I'm having a hard time trying to visualize what you're attempting to do. Can you post some screenshots to help me understand? I assume you're trying to use the "Bend" modifier? Have you tried converting to editable poly before trying to bend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ani11 Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 I am using Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011. I attached a picture of the sheet I was able to create so far. I hope you will get an idea of what I am trying to draw. I just want to make a tube out of this sheet- can't be so complicated, or? I tried already both, the bend modifier and to convert it into an editable poly--but still did not get what I want . Maybe you have another idea how I can creat such a structure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 The only thing I can think to do would be to convert everything to editable poly, Attach them all together so they are just one object and then use the Bend modifier. If you can upload your file I will take a look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ani11 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thanks a lot for your help! I got it now- the problem was that I selected everything. Converting only the paths leaded to my desired structure =). At the end it was so easy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Glad to hear you got it figured out. I'm interested to see what it looks like all rolled up. Can you post an image? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ani11 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Sure.. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cad64 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 That's pretty interesting. What will this be used for? Or was it just practice to see if you could do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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