Conform spline line over a model 3dsmax

NAIMA

I know I can use the freehand tool over a model but I wanted to make a more precision line along the surface of a model ... How can I do that?

In particular I created a mesh pattern I want to reproduce along that spline to encircle the whole hat here and create a straw hat.

https://i.gyazo.com/4292123ceb75748e1714d85672fdbb7d.png

https://i.gyazo.com/68fa5fe6b4d6c2667a09f3a6f26c4223.png

I want to createa a spiral going from center to the exteriors .

NAIMA

Ok I did by using snap to faces when using the spline tool , but I am not finding a way to work well with the clone array , the item I did gets not bended on the spline and doesn't follows the orientation wished, how can I do to actually replicate this tutorial on max?

I tried with spacing tool but with no success.

https://youtu.be/oFW83SBB_6o?t=70

NAIMA

Here is the file I have made , hope someone can help me bring it forward ...

mihail.lupu

You can use this technique:
1. create a splineshape from  poly edge selection. Connect spline knots like I did below, the use spline relax. To "push" back to original surface scale uniform just on X and Y. (check the animated gif)
2. use path deform modifier for your pattern. load your relaxed spline and adjust modifier settings. And use a clone modifier (you cand find as MCG on scriptspot). That's it. (check the second image)
Hope it helps..

NAIMA

Did u try with my pattern?

mihail.lupu

I did now. I used the same technique. Same result. You need to work a little bit better your deform spline (helix) and your asset will look better.

NAIMA

Cool thanks I will try to soon. btw what is like the pattern u used be4?

mihail.lupu

it was something that I modeled fast to test it.

NAIMA

Is that what you referred to ?

http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/mcg/mcg-arrange-objects

I tried to instal in the scripts folder, and run as script but at first id didn't see the nI select all and I loaded but gived me error ...

I am not sure how I can procede? I am stuck at the cloning part .

NAIMA

I am not able to alighn make the script work is there another system ?

NAIMA

Is there perhaps a more modern script?

NAIMA

Ok I was using the wrong plugin , now I installed Clonewolf too and I could clone, but I still have problems aligning it with path deform ... can you help me understand what is wrong?

https://i.gyazo.com/eb3dd766b43b4812fe86b3bfbd3aece9.png

Kanni3d

Try resetting xform on both the spline and the mesh you're trying to conform?

NAIMA

Tried but its still a mess !

https://i.gyazo.com/80723ed65e3ede4be65aa23f10cb2ca0.png

NAIMA

Anyone could help me solve this ?  

NAIMA

Ok I managed to get the shape on the spline be remaking it and xforming before and after movements and scalings... but still I have a problem with aligning , is there somethinw wrong I am doing or what ? How can I do to make them conform and be planar to the shape of a hat?

as its ok on the top

https://gyazo.com/cd4f45d67641815309cf2ffe6d0f6773

but then at the end start to rotate and diverge ....

https://gyazo.com/1fe6528e3c766ad05cfec5e81afe8fd7

Eric Chadwick

Please embed your images. You're more likely to get replies if you reduce the barriers to viewing your artwork.

NAIMA

HEre I made a small video I am keeping having this problem with conforming spline and path deform , the item gets scattered all around and not on the path , its deformed or not aligned, I used Xform but nothing changed it keeps getting weird I do not get why!

https://i.gyazo.com/08b337073096f1b36a9cea8848a7c4e7.mp4

NAIMA

Ok I gived up on all of it and I started frm scratch , even changed pattenr and I used another approach , instead of creating splines out of a premade shape I decided to create circles and adapt to those each one the new pattern . I found better to have a woven pattern to not be helicoidal , this is the result, I am pretty much linking it but ...

My question now will gointo how to texture it ? But I guess it will go to another thread?