Is that what you referred to ? http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/mcg/mcg-arrange-objects I tried to instal in the scripts folder, and run as script but at first id didn't see the nI select all and I loaded but gived me error ... I am not sure how I can procede? I am stuck at the cloning part .
You can use this technique: 1. create a splineshape from poly edge selection. Connect spline knots like I did below, the use spline relax. To "push" back to original surface scale uniform just on X and Y. (check the animated gif) 2. use path deform modifier for your pattern. load your relaxed spline and adjust modifier…