[3DSMAX] Link an object to the surface of a mesh with a Morph modifier.

OccultMonk

How can I link an object (that should not deform) to a mesh with a morph modifier? So that when I morph the mesh to another position the object follows. I do not want to use skin wrap since this is for non-deformable objects like for example props as opposed to deformable clothes.  I tried attachment constraint but it does not give good results

Swordslayer

Attachment constraint might require some tweaking but it's the right way to go. Another alternative is using position script.

OccultMonk

@Swordslayer

Attachment constraint does not really work for me, the objects get positioned somewhere else.

What about this:
https://youtu.be/QSzWg7aF5Zw?t=410
And this script (but it does not work for me, and also it needs a skin modifier) I would like the same but without the skin modifier
http://www.aarondabelow.com/v1/pages/maxscript/maxscript-rivet_point.html

Swordslayer

That's why I said some tweaking is required, the object placement depends on pivot position and orientation - have you checked the video I posted?

OccultMonk

I forgot to mention that it's not rigging for animation, only posing purposes. So tweaking every object that I need to attach takes too long for my purpose. I am using a morph for the proxy mesh and thought there might be an easy method to link objects that do not need deformation and only transformation.

Swordslayer

Maybe this could work in your case then.

OccultMonk

Thanks, I will try that!