(3DS Max 9 SP2) converting Particles to Meshes

[ajcoles]

Hi there,

Years ago when using Max4.0 I used to convert my SuperSpray particles to editable meshes.

This kept all the key framed animation, but I was able to edit each particle individually.

But that was years ago... I'm using 3DS Max 9 now and I can't for life of me remember how to convert my SuperSpray into an editable mesh.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks,

AJ

[Perversonality]

Off the top of my head, add a "Mesher" composite object and attach the spray to the mesher gizmo

[ajcoles]

Hi there,

Soz for the long delay in getting back to you.

I've not heard of a 'Mesher' composite object before and nor a mesher gizmo in my many years of using Max.

Don't suppose you could do a quick guide of create a SuperSpray and converting to an editble mesh using 3DS Max?

Or, does anyone else know of another way?

Thanks.

AJ

[Perversonality]

Under compound objects (where booleans are) select mesher. From there it should be obvious. Alternatively you could read the help file and search for Mesher...

Edit: It took 10 seconds to find this using Google: http://www.kxcad.net/autodesk/3ds_max/Autodesk_3ds_Max_9_Reference/mesher_compound_object.html