3dsMax 2017.1 DataChannel modifier samples

gandhics · Nov 2016

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 · Nov 2016

Cool stuff!

musashidan · Nov 2016

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

monster · Nov 2016

Data Channel mod is going to change the world!

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

Image: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2904948/MaxBeta/MaxDataChannelMod.gif

Octo · Nov 2016

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 · Nov 2016

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 · Nov 2016

please be stable, please be stable...

musashidan · Nov 2016

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.

huffer · Nov 2016

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

monster · Nov 2016

@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 · Nov 2016

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

Minato · Nov 2016

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.

3dsMax 2017.1 DataChannel modifier samples

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