3DS Max - Quad Chamfer problems

mobpapst

Hey guys,

iam actually testing the quad chamfer modifier. but i got several problems with it. sometimes it works good for me but often not. on the following pictures you see where are my problems. i want to understand whats goind wrong and how to get a clean and good looking result. i really hope you can help me on this:


(1)

1. LP model with Smoothing Groups



2. Quad Chamfer with Smooting Groups option added



3. Quad Chamfer with Smooting Groups option without wireframe



4. Turbosmooth modifier on top



5. Turbosmooth modifier on top without wireframe




(2)

1. LP model with Smoothing Groups



2. Quad Chamfer with Smooting Groups option added



3. Quad Chamfer with Smooting Groups option without wireframe



4. Turbosmooth modifier on top



5. Turbosmooth modifier on top without wireframe



(3)

1. LP model with Smoothing Groups



2. Quad Chamfer with Smooting Groups option added



3. Quad Chamfer with Smooting Groups option without wireframe



4. Turbosmooth modifier on top



5. Turbosmooth modifier on top without wireframe

Eric Chadwick

Smoothing groups with Quad Chamfer is not a substitute for manually adding edge loops where they are needed. The loops also need to be added where there are no changes between smoothing groups.

I think it would help you to learn more about how subdivision works.
http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Subdivision_Surface_Modeling