Learning Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 Essentials

Lesson 08 | Geometrical Object Types

 

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn about different geometrical object types. This lesson is meant to clarify the differences between these object types and introduce you to the various sub-objects that make up these objects.

Different object types can be used to create a scene

Objectives

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe the use of shapes.
• Describe the different 3D geometric object types
• Describe the difference between a base object and a parameter-driven object
• Attach and detach objects

Shapes

Shapes are mostly 2D spline objects with linear and curvilinear segments ...