3DSMAX - How to draw a line and then convert it into a plane for hair?

sr3d

In 3D Studio Max, I want to draw a line and then convert it into a plane from the left perspective for making hair.  How do I do this? Thanks.

monster

There's a couple of easy ways to do this.

1. Use the Freeform > Strips tool. This will let you draw poly strips in the viewport.
2. Create a line, duplicate the line in sub-object mode, and then use a CrossSection Modifier followed by a Surface Modifier.

thomasp

you could also prepare a polyplane with the number of subdivisions and the kind of UV's you want, draw splines in the viewport where and how you want them and use the path-deform modifier to make shape and position of a plane conform to a spline.

i use that all the time for hair. 3ds max help on path-deform is recommended reading!

sr3d

Thanks Monster, that was very descriptive and extremely helpful!  I hope this helps others as well.    Thomas, I'll try that as well.