Parametric modelings in 3dsMAX

ah ok so its not parametric really? just modelling. i was looking for a plug in that could generate geometry based on a forumula etc, kind of like tat old L Systems plugin for max.

It is parametric as long as the modifier stack is still intact and editable, i.e. you can go in and change parameters such as floor to floor height, thickness of ribs, size of openings etc. The 'animate' button in edit poly mode is very useful in this respect, allowing you to edit insets, extrusions etc. after the fact. Just make sure to only do one command per modifier, renaming them helps too.

very beautiful form very sexy!

Well this is parametric modeling in a sense. For example, if you stack a stack of modifiers on top of a base mesh, you can change some parameters, like the preset subdivision on a plane, or maybe use an edit poly modifier below the stack and create a topology using edit poly tools. I still prefer grasshopper 3d.

These are really awesome looking, I have to say out of them all though, I love the light one the most. Really cool designs. John

http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=class&session_id=5224 or http://designreform.net/2009/02/parametric-walkway/

Thanks for the links. I am also signed up for a parametric modeling in 3dsmax session at Autodesk University, so hopefully that helps.

Thank you 'anejo'. Good tutorials about 3dsMAX's parametric modeling in designreform site. And visit 'parametric array' site. (http://www.torabiarchitect.com/blog/?page_id=190) It's really great parametric script for 3dsMAX.

Interesting. I know nothing about parametric modeling in Max, and would love to see tutorials.

http://au.autodesk.com/?nd=class&session_id=5224 or http://designreform.net/2009/02/parametric-walkway/

thank you for your advice

ah ok so its not parametric really? just modelling. i was looking for a plug in that could generate geometry based on a forumula etc, kind of like tat old L Systems plugin for max.

Thank you. Nothin special, I used 'Modify' commands like 'nurms, turbosmooth, FFD, volumeselect..., patchdeform..'

what tools are you using to make these models?

Interesting. I know nothing about parametric modeling in Max, and would love to see tutorials.