best way to add edge loop in max

hawken · Oct 2006

hi

this has probably been answered before but I can't find it.

basically, if I want to add an extra row of quadrangles from point a to point b, essentially adding an "edge loop", what is the best way in edit poly mode?

thanks.

aesir · Oct 2006

click an edge. Click the select loop button. Chamfer.

Bronco · Oct 2006

I normally either use modify-connect-chamfer

the connect will add a loop in the centre of your currently selected polys then the chamfer will divide that new loop into quads.

John

Bronco · Oct 2006

double forum post!! *delete me* (sorry admin

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rooster · Oct 2006

another way you might use is select an edge that is at a right angle to the loop, hit ring instead of loop, and use connect. then you can choose how many loops to add

edit: bronco, do you need the chamfer when the connect tool can specify the number of loops to add?

Bronco · Oct 2006

I have a hot key to add a connecting line,which just does it....of course maybe I should also have one which brings up the connect settings menu.

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J

Joseph Silverman · Oct 2006

Ring select > connect.

Ruz · Oct 2006

I add them manually with a ratchet and glue:)

J.I. Styles · Oct 2006

just adding my vote for ring select>connect

another spiffing one is if you need to do the old 1 edge transition to 3 edges (retaining quads and upping local detail), do a loop select and do a flat edge extrude.

adam · Oct 2006

edge ring select, connect
then constraint to edge and move-tool on the verts if i want the new edge loop to be non-centered.

Ghostscape · Oct 2006

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edge ring select, connect
then constraint to edge and move-tool on the verts if i want the new edge loop to be non-centered.

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In the connect dialog box there is a spinner for "slide" that lets you slide the connecting edge around without needing to create it and then switch your constraints.

Ryno · Oct 2006

If it's a sticky area, good old Slice Plane can work too. Yeah, but usually Ring > Connect.

best way to add edge loop in max

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