3ds Max - Wire Parameters

This is a simple tutorial covering the basics of how to set up and use wire parameters as well as use expression controllers in 3ds Max.

Revit - Family Basics, Modeling a Stool

In this tutorial I make a simple parametric stool in a generic family. I cover Working with reference planes, parameters and establishing constraints.

3ds Max - Planar Polys

This Tutorial covers how to keep shapes planar while the geometry is moved.

Revit - Diamond Curtian Panels

This is a tutorial I learned from watching Phil Read at Autodesk University. Using curtain panels in Revit we create an undulating hexagon panel that can be hosted by a curtain system. I cover adding parameters and well as using reference planes and picking work planes.

Revit - Nested Families

We nest a generic family in a curtain panel and use the length and width of a single panel to drive the the amount of extrusion of each panel.

3ds Max Tutorial - Wire Parameters

Using wire parameters and expression controllers we will make a panel that opens and closes based on the distance of a point.

3ds Max - Hexagons with Classic Mesh Smooth

This Tutorial covers how to turn your mesh into Hexagon poly’s. This is a technique I learned from Toru Hasegawa while we were in school together at the GSAPP. You essentially triangulate a quad poly surface then collapse the triangles to have hexagons.

3ds Max - Parametric Panel - Responds to Sun

This Tutorial covers how to make a parametric panel with splines which later have parameters tapering and radius. The opening in the panel is then constrained to a max sun system.

Revit - Line Based Parametric Array

This tutorial covers using a line based family to make a parametric awning. As the line is drawn longer you get more awning members. It covers using formulas in families as well as nesting one family in another. I’ll probably make this again but for now it should work.

Ship Constructor

ShipConstructor is the dominant AutoCAD-based 3D product modeling and production planning software for the marine industry. ShipConstructor 2006 marries AutoCAD’s ease-of-drafting with the logical powers of a sleek SQL Server database design.

Revit - Angle Parameters

This tutorial covers how to add angle parameters. In this case we put them in a curtain panel to break from such an orthogonal grid. Here are they a tilted mullions but one could imagine using a curtain system just and a construction grid then using face based families for more complex systems on top of the grid.

3ds Max - Look at Constraint - Animated Panels

In this tutorial we cover how to use a look at constraint. This could be done more rigorously with expression but to quickly test an effect I think it is a great technique.

Meshing Student Work

I’ll be posting some student work from the Meshing class at the GSAPP that i teach.

Here is a link to a PDF explaining this project.
And here is Keunbo Yang’s work from the whole semester. You can also find the source model there.
I’ll be posting more student work soon. So please check back!

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3ds Max Modifiers - Volume Selection

This Tutorial covers how to use proxy objects to keep an active selection set.

3ds Max - Circle Pattern with Wire Parameters

Using the wire parameters to create a scaling circular pattern based on the distance of the circle to a point object.

3ds Max - Morpher

Using the Morpher modifier to create a bi-directional blend between two conditions. In this case we build a modular panel system in which one can quickly test different patterns.

Meshing Spring 2007 Assignment

Meshing Assignment 01
DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2008

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3ds Max - Modeling with images

Using the displacement modifier in 3ds Max we are able to use either image data or procedural texture maps to drive geometry in a design model.

3ds Max - Parametric Chair w/ Wire Parameters

This tutorial covers making a simple parametric chair with using editable poly modifier and wire parameters.

Autodesk Launches 3ds Max 2009 Entertainment Software and Introduces 3ds Max Design 2009 for Design Professionals

Autodesk announced the new version(s) of 3ds Max today. Check out the press release with the link below.
3ds Max Press Release

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3ds Max - Spline Tower

Using modifiers such as Cross Section, Skin, Shell and Spline IK we build a spline based systen that uses reference geometry to build parametric relationships.

3ds Max - Edititable Poly - Animate Mode

Using modifiers like features in a parametric modeling software. The idea is to use parameters to store design intent and avoid having to remodel geometry.

New Forum

So…. I have upgraded the forum software to a new type of forum (SMF or Simple Machine Forum). I am hoping we will have less spam and we gained a few new features like RSS feeds and some extra security.  please feel free to e-mail me with any comments or concerns.
Also i know it looks [...]

TopMod 2.223 - Modeling with Python

TopMod 2.223 is out and seems to be a pretty cool program. Here is some information for you all to check it out.

Meshing Assignments

Meshing Assignment 01
DUE DATE: OCTOBER 08, 2007 - Please post your files to the Design ReForm Web site. Post them in the “Meshing Fall 2007″ section of the forum.
ASSIGNMENT: Create a parametric model of a small scale architectural Element (i.e. Furniture, Curtain wall Connection)
REQUIREMENTS: Please do not focus on the precision of the model but [...]

Meshing Summer 2007

The Summer Workshop Start Thursday July 12 at 7pm. To see work from last semester please visit the forum.
Below is the syllabus for the summer

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Autodesk Inventor LT - Technology Preview

Autodesk has released a testing version of Inventor. check out the link below
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/home?siteID=123112&id=129446

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Max Productivity Booster Released

Autodesk released the new subscription for 3d studio max 9, productivity booster.

3ds max - Unwraping geometry

This Tutorial covers how to unwrap or unfold geometry. This techniques is used more for texture mapping but in this tutorial we the unfolded geometry back to the view port to use for building physical models. This geometry can then be used for laser cutting. One thing to note is that since this technique is for texture mapping it lacks precision. For scaled models it works well.

3ds Max Modifiers - Relax

This Tutorial covers how to implement mesh relaxation.

Young Architects Opening

Check out some people pushing design at the young architects exhibit.
http://www.archleague.org/ya/2007/

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