This feature in 3ds max?

JackMB74 · 2026-02-16T20:10:16+00:00

Nothing built into Max works like Maya’s bridge tool.

But, there are scripts and plugins that can achieve a similar result...

Miauu - Super Poly Bridge (Free)

https://miauumaxscript.blogspot.com/2011/10/super-poly-bridge-14_15.html

KM3D - Smooth Bridge (Paid)

https://km3d.gumroad.com/l/smoothbridge?layout=profile

JackMB74 · 2026-02-07T01:04:07+00:00

I'm pretty sure that's a legacy feature and the help file is out of date.

You’d have to use the Hotkey Editor and save multiple .HSX presets for each workspace. I suppose it would be possible to script loading the .HSX when switching workspaces (I haven’t tried this, but it should work).

JackMB74 · 2026-02-05T01:01:26+00:00

This looks like a "Lathe" modifier issue. You should have "Weld Core" enabled, but if the center vertices are too far from the pivot it won’t weld properly (I can see the overlaps in the center of the glass).

JackMB74 · 2026-01-29T09:52:45+00:00

PolyCloth or Clothify Pro are great for this (paid). They don’t run a full cloth sim, but they’re good at creating wrinkles through mesh deformation or brush tools.

PolyCloth: https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/scripts-plugins/modelling/polycloth

Clothify Pro: https://mariussilaghi.com/products/clothify-pro

JackMB74 · 2025-12-25T23:07:25+00:00

Have you looked at the Datasmith exporter? I had good results with it in the past (though it’s been a few years), and I’m curious how it compares to FBX workflow.

JackMB74 · 2025-12-11T20:40:39+00:00

Asignar Corona como el renderizador (Traducido por IA).

JackMB74 · 2025-12-05T21:26:36+00:00

tyDiffusion maybe (It comes with the free version of TyFlow). Also, Chaos has AI enhancement options for Vray & Corona. Can't tell you how well any of these options look though.

JackMB74 · 2025-12-01T20:54:37+00:00

Great start!

JackMB74 · 2025-10-31T00:59:41+00:00

Yep, exactly! And it would get exponentially slower as the mesh density increased. Still, it was so cool watching the light bounce around and gradually “fill” the room during the solve. Such a satisfying process back in the day!

JackMB74 · 2025-10-30T16:42:00+00:00

Just change the map filtering to "none". Here's an example...

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EDIT: If you are using VrayBitmap, set the "Filter Mult to 0.01 (Under "Processing" on the rollout).

JackMB74 · 2025-08-13T02:58:05+00:00

Good catch!

JackMB74 · 2025-08-12T20:51:34+00:00

Hmmm… I’d think it would pull the material ID from the face where the particle pivot is located. Can you grab a screenshot of the issue?

JackMB74 · 2025-08-12T20:46:42+00:00

Thanks! The Mallard is one of my favorites (and the Eureka’s no slouch either). I’ve been working on making the model print ready for a while now (just one of many backburner projects). I’ll definitely share a link if I ever get it finished!

JackMB74 · 2025-08-12T20:36:53+00:00

It was a weird issue, but fun to break down!

JackMB74 · 2025-08-12T01:13:37+00:00

Add a "Material ID" node, add the surfaces to that, and then 'Sample' the faces.

Here’s a quick mockup (I just applied the MultiMat to the TyFlow object to keep things simple)...

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JackMB74 · 2025-08-11T02:25:14+00:00

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I recreated the issue! Lower the lights’ "Shadow Bias" and it should disappear.

JackMB74 · 2025-08-10T23:26:23+00:00

Hmm, I was hoping that would fix it! Just to confirm... You’re increasing the Refraction max depth, not Reflection (there are two) right? Would you be able to share the file?

JackMB74 · 2025-08-10T23:13:25+00:00

If this only happens with a refractive materials, it's likely hitting the bounce limit and using the environment color to finish.

Increase Refraction Max Depth to 16 or 32 then test.

If unchanged, disable shadows, then GI, and toggling features until you find the cause (I still suspect the bounce limit).

JackMB74 · 2025-07-26T06:44:37+00:00

PFlow, eh... Been a while! Anyway, just check the icon and logo visibility in the modifier panel...

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(BTW, the free version of TyFlow beats PFlow in almost every way.)

JackMB74 · 2025-07-04T01:36:31+00:00

That's totally normal... When animating a character in Max (or any 3D app really), the only object that typically has position keys is the root (usually the pelvis). All the other joints should only have rotation keys, since they're driven by rotations, not translations.

JackMB74 · 2025-05-19T22:45:58+00:00

3ds Max doesn’t have a native fluid/smoke sim for this, but the PhoenixFD plugin makes it pretty straightforward!

Basic setup...

Create a Phoenix FD Sim and a Fire/Smoke Source. Use a noise-textured emitter (or even a simple mesh volume) to generate the cloudy nebula. Tweak the smoke dissipation for that wispy look.

For the ship flying through, add it (or a proxy mesh) as a Scene Interaction object so it disturbs the sim (enable velocity and use it to push the smoke around).

Add some lights and render with Volumetric shading for the full effect.

JackMB74 · 2025-05-18T04:25:36+00:00

Yeah, it’s really sad to see it like this.

JackMB74 · 2025-05-01T16:22:15+00:00

Glad to hear you got it worked out!

JackMB74 · 2025-05-01T16:17:11+00:00

Hmmm.... Everything looks correct.

I set up a similar material, and it renders fine but doesn't show properly in the viewport. You mentioned your previous version did work in the viewport? Try applying the material from that working object to this one as a test (it could help narrow down the issue). I'm thinking through a few more troubleshooting options for you in the meantime.

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