I don't know where I got this script from but it lets you connect shapes and still maintain quads. Requires max 2010 and up. macroScript QuadConnectcategory:"BTK Scripts"Tooltip:"QuadConnect"ButtonText:"QuadConnect"( if (selection.count == 1 and classOf selection[1].baseobject == Editable_Poly) then ( local curObj =…
great tip, thanks! another convenient graphite tool i couldn't live without is set flow / flow connect. the loop tools (especially "circle") are very convenient as well.
I started a post about support loops but didn't hear a response. I use ICPolySplitRing by ILlusionCatylist for inserting my support edges. I find it much faster for me than the connect feature. I am using 2009 so I don't have access to any of the Graphite modeling tools like swiftLoop. My issue is ICPolySplitRing doesn't…
Great Topic. 1. Bind SWIFT LOOP to a Key! I use Tilde ~ VIDEO: http://www.screencast.com/t/OXbPgOFTbQ9 2. Block out the ENTIRE mesh. I create an entire mesh and don't add control edges until the very end of object. I do this because I found myself staring at the tiniest details that will get lost in the normal map. 3.…
Obliviboy, the same guy who created the scripts I linked to earlier, he makes good things happen, it just costs ya. I think quad connect was one of the few free ones he released? http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85699
Binding loop/ring/connect/cut sped up my workflow a decent amount I also use IC.SelectSpan after seeing racer445's tut using it, quite useful for selecting loop sections I tried to bind tilde to show/hide end result in max for turbosmooth but for some reason it wont toggle it, if I bind it to another key it works fine…
SsSandu_C: No need to turn it off and back on. Also, swift loop can do something like this with ctrl+alt drag with a selection of edges that have already been cut in. IC.PolySplitRing is another good option, too. The thing is, I don't always want to add a complete loop around my whole object. That's why I like to use…
This can be a good thread :) I don't think I do anything special, I use the add swift loop tool a lot, one should notice when it acts up tough, and use the regular connect instead. I also use the turbotools and ic.shape span edges, trying to use hotkeys when I can or remember. I consider myself average speed modeler…