3dsMax 2017.1 DataChannel modifier samples

gandhics

I uploaded 8 DataChannel sample files and some video.
Have fun with DataChannel modifier!
https://vimeo.com/191921888
http://cganimator.com/3dsmax-2017-1-datachannel-modifier-samples/

huffer

Cool stuff!

musashidan

Great, thanks. I've been on the beta and this is an exciting addition. Will fit into a lot of workflows.

monster

Data Channel mod is going to change the world!

Here is a quick example of making an auto chamfer at more than 5 degrees.

Octo

The chamfer modifier can already work by smoothing group..so a smooth and a chamfer modifier  would produce the same result, no?
That said, I've always wanted a more advanced selection modifier to boost the procedural modeling in Max..and it seems this would be it, so cool.

monster

Yes, but you can set the Data Channel to Add / Subtract / or Replace an edge selection. So you can have certain edges you always want to bevel pre-selected and have the data channel update the rest.

But Data Channel is way more than an advanced selection modifier. Check out @gandhics video for stuff you can't reproduce with other modifiers.

poopipe

please be stable, please be stable...

huffer

Can you make an angle and area weighted normals modifier with it I wonder?

musashidan

Octo said:

The chamfer modifier can already work by smoothing group..so a smooth and a chamfer modifier  would produce the same result, no?
That said, I've always wanted a more advanced selection modifier to boost the procedural modeling in Max..and it seems this would be it, so cool.

Yes, but DC is completely non-destructive and you can do whatever you like in the stack below with no dependency worries.

monster

@huffer I've been trying, but the closest I can get is a Set Vertex Normal To Face operation. It would be nice to have Face Area and Angle Weighted normals updating in real time.

coven

Here are some more examples using the DCM.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDjsJin78sQ

Minato

This is insane. everything I wanted for ages all in one place. huge step in the right direction, thanks guys. I honestly can't remember the last time I was this excited.