Bend Modifier for Modular design. 3D Studio Max

Twotents

Hey all, I have been trying to better understand modular workflows for environment design, I'm not very savvy with maths so I am having quite a bit of trouble figuring out how to get my meshes to bend into grid space.

These are the settings I am using


I want to learn how to use the bend modifier on a wall that I have modeled to fit into either a 1x1 or a 4x4 grid spacing to fit seamlessly into corners, for rounded corners.





Thanks for taking the time to read my post and to reply. I really appreciate any help I can get.

Regards
Twotents

cptSwing

What is the question, exactly? Have you checked the help files regarding the bend modifier and/or googled? The wiki is helpful, as is this post.

Mark Dygert

I haven't figured out the exact math/science behind it, this is as close as I get and it works 99% of the time.

If you want the corners to touch, I just use the symmetry modifier, with the pivot in the inner corner.

Spoon

Oh, people use math for this?
After step 3, I simply add the bend modifier, go into orthographic top view, and move the bend pivot so it looks right.
Possibly adding a 2x2 FFD as well to snap it to grid.

Twotents

Mark you are my hero,

Twotents

Thanks for the links and help guys, Ive managed to work it out now and should be able to start blocking out a scene!