3DS Max Align Pivot to edge

Lamont

I found this script, and it works find (kinda), but is there a NATIVE function in 3DS Max that does this? I am using 3DS Max 2011.

http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/pivot-2-edge

cptSwing

You could probably use snapping and align the working pivot to the edge - however I use FunkyBunnies' FB_SubObj script (from a Quad menu), it's insanely useful.

Lamont

I have my objects at strange angles and wanted to manipulate components.

I tried that, and it wasn`t running for me.

miauu

Max do not have NATIVE function for this. This is the reason FunkyBunnies to write the FB_SubObj script.

GeeDave

Max does "sort of" have a native function for this, it's just really, really bad. You'd use a "Working Pivot" to first define the pivot, and then you make your edits. Really not ideal, which is why you'll find so many scripts that do it a better way.

http://www.garydave.com/jing/Working_Pivot_002.swf

It's also utterly useless on flat geo. So the example of the triangle, and aligning the pivot to one of the angled edges can't be done this way.

I can think of very convoluted ways to achieve this natively, but honestly... it's not worth it. People like Chris Whitaker (FunkyBunnies3d) have already done the hard work.

Lamont

I am having no luck with FB script. Max 2012. (It never really worked for me...)

Lamont

Actually, this one works like a champ. Simple and runs. I am VERY HAPPY.

http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/align-pivot-to-direction

Lamont

miauu wrote: »

Max do not have NATIVE function for this. This is the reason FunkyBunnies to write the FB_SubObj script.

You sneaky bugger..

http://miauumaxscript.blogspot.jp/