Which polycount is right in Max?

todman

In 3Dmax7 with Edit Mesh if I right click to properties and get the poly count and then add an edit poly modifier it cuts the triangle count in half. Whazzup with dis? What is the correct count? thanks

Sean McBride

its counting polygons not triangles in properties. You should probobly be using the polygon counter in the utilities tab.

It can count triangles or polygons.

Rick Stirling

69 is the the right polycount.

In 7 it gives you both in the utility one, I don't think other version do that. You can also get a plugin that always gives you the right tri count.

Polycounts mean very little in todays games to be honest.

KDR_11k

69 is the the right polycount.

You know that without looking at his model? Man, you're great!

todman

thanks sean, Polycount's do still matter Rick; when someone needs a model bulit in under a certain amount of tris or polys you don't want to send a 5000 poly character to someone who asked for a 2000.
thanks, todman

killingpeople

in max 7: go to customize > customize user interface...

the 7 key, by default is assigned to "poly counter" and will display your face count in your viewport at the top left.

you can assign a key to "tri counter" for a more useful polycount display.



left is "poly counter" right is "tri counter":

MoP

Good tip, killingpeople! I did not know that!