veiwing sprites in 3dsmax9

mikebart

Has anyone got any idea on how to veiw polygons as sprites in 3dsmax? just so that the polygon is always facing the camera like with 'oblivion' trees for example.
Thought there might be a plugin or something but I just cant seem to find one.

oh and btw, wtf happened to polygon counter in max9?

mikebart

found an answer, http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=6&t=136184&highlight=sprites

MoP

also, the polygon counter disappeared and was replaced with in-viewport stats ... i believe the default shortcut key is "7" if it's like max8, it'll put the details in the top left of whatever viewport you have highlighted when you press 7.

mikebart

awesome, thanks mop.

Eric Chadwick

There are several scripts out there that automate the sprite constraint process. Like I've used one that mass-assigned lookat controllers to a whole selection of grass planes. Take a search over on http://www.scriptspot.com.

mikebart

thanks alot Eric, I found a really good one, cheers
http://www.scriptspot.com./3ds-max/multi-assign-scripted-billboard-controller
works great.