3ds Max Modifier - AdvArray
hello everyone, I've recently created a parametric array modifier for 3ds max. I think it may be very useful for many peoples workflows. please check it out and see if it's useful for yours
Use for all sorts of parametric placement needs. Linear or radial arrays are common, but also various oscillating arrays. You can add random variation to any array. You can even use a path to control array placement. The array can be used on various object types such and shapes or poly/mesh geometry. You can even instance it across various object types to get synchronized arrays. Use it to array complex repeating topology and weld it together later. There’s also a number of animation features you can use to get some cool motion graphics. There’s even some advanced features for controlling material ids or offsetting UV’s.
Take a look at the documentation for more information: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AF8vbEk-7BagjMo4
also check out a little video of the modifier in action!:
I've recently added some additional videos showing how to use some of the essential features, more to come.
you can access the product page here: https://apps.autodesk.com/ACD/en/Detail/Index?id=7221085778557027350&appLang=en&os=Win64
It's also now available from gumroad for those that don't want to use the autodesk store: http://gum.co/AdvArray
I hope the price is fair for the value it brings. please let me know if you have any comments or questions, i'm always open to feedback.
I've also release a free version that's just a basic array running on the same code, but also includes some of the great features from the AdvArray such as the gizmo: http://gum.co/ArrayMod
also, check out my friend Henning Lande's artwork: https://landetls.artstation.com/ . his feedback drove many of the best features in the modifier.
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I have to agree. When I first saw this I thought it was a free or $5 mcg. It does seem a little pricey considering the alternatives.
does look great though.
thank you for your input, I appreciate the feedback.
this is far beyond itoos free array plugin. many more options. and far more performant than an mcg graph by far. I have tried both and have added many features that cannot be achieved using the free software out there. of course, if all you need is basic array needs, then yes, use the free or mcg graphs, but I'd say this is more for complex and performance/productive tasks.
sldK, curious, what price would you pay for something like this? others I've seen with fewer options sell for over $40, and I think the railclone is $240. i'm not familiar with railclone myself, but I've been told the graph is offsetting for some. AdvArray has some advanced capabilities with a more integrated feel.
if you quickly look through just the images in the documentation you'd see there's a significant number of features available not shown in the video. i'm obviously not great at marketing
some other features I haven't seen in other software is, especially from a productivity standpoint, is the gizmos to control the various variables. I know you can cheat in some gizmos into mcg stuff, but these ones function a bit more like built in modifiers. another cool thing is the path array and the oscillating array parameters.
Even the integrated 3dsmax one is doing the job for me. So yeah maybe someone with better marketing experience can give you a better answer. gl man
thanks for the input, if i'm hearing more that people would rather pay less i'll definitely have to reconsider the cost.
one thing I forgot to mention about AdvArray that some other free ones don't typically handle (specifically iToos free one) is the ability to array splines as splines. other array modifiers either don't work at all or they convert them to mesh objects. AdvArray is able to array splines and poly's natively, and everything else as mesh objects. I may add additional object types in the future as the need arrises. you can also mix object types with instances of the modifier for some useful results.
here's another quick demo of the gizmos from my friend Henning. it's definitely one of the most productive features available. something you can't do with the built in array for sure
I may be a bit prejudiced, but I think that's pretty cool
I uploaded a few videos to youtube with some feature usage, check out the playlist here:
It's now also available on gumroad for those that don't want to use the autodesk store: http://gum.co/AdvArray
And a free version with just the basics, including the gizmo, which can be used for many cases, but also if you're interested in trying it out: http://gum.co/ArrayMod
by the way, these are all drm free for those that have concerns there.
My day job involves doing product design and creating marketing material, some general advice:
@EarthQuake, thanks for the feedback! that's actually very insightful, and I appreciate that. marketing is definitely not my strong point. I will certainly be integrating that feedback into making adjustments.
curious what software you use? perhaps someday I may be able to integrate this into more software. though, many packages already have much of this functionality already, thusly why I felt it necessary to create something for Max.