Learning Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2010 Essentials

Lesson 17 | Using Compound Objects

 

In this lesson, you'll learn about a set of creation tools known as compound objects. Typically, a compound object is created by combining two or more objects. The compound object types covered in this lesson are Boolean, Loft, Scatter, and ShapeMerge.

An Archway can be quickly created using Boolean operations

Objectives

After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

• Union, subtract, and intersect objects using Boolean operations
• Create complex forms using the Loft tool
• Use the Scatter tool to distribute one object over another
• Use ShapeMerge to refine a mesh.

Booleans

Booleans are compound objects that ...