Interactivity in 3ds Max

Stunna2k · 10-04-2007, 12:04 AM

I just recently started an internship that requires the 3d that we create to be interactive. for example if i build an engine you have to 1) removes screws 2) removes valves. its for traing new hires out in the field. so my question is how can you set up procedures in 3ds max to make your 3d object interactive. i not sure if its possible in max so thats why im asking or is there another program i can use.

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Station · 10-04-2007, 12:35 AM

I'd look into hierarchies and dynamics. I won't lie, it's very tricky, there's a lot to learn!
An engine would be really difficult, why not try something simple like a differential (bolts out, half shafts out, diff cover off, diff out, etc)

Honki · 10-04-2007, 12:38 AM

You could do it in flash or java.

Both would require learning copious amounts of scripting though.

Stunna2k · 10-04-2007, 09:45 AM

well they are trying to introduce this new software called ngrain, and the whole purpose is it to be like a videogame, but educational is that possible to do with hierarchies, and what type of dynamics would i use

Station · 10-04-2007, 01:36 PM

A screw's thread holds two things together?
Or if screw not moved, engine cover movement void or something.

Stunna2k · 10-04-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by StationMiek

A screw's thread holds two things together?
Or if screw not moved, engine cover movement void or something.

exactly just like that is that possible to do in max or do i need a program like ngrain

RockstarKate · 14-04-2007, 01:50 AM

Look into quicktime VR- easy to set up, I think there are some cheapish softwares to help you. Might give you the interactivity you'd need.

10-04-2007, 12:04 AM	#1
Stunna2k Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interactivity in 3ds Max I just recently started an internship that requires the 3d that we create to be interactive. for example if i build an engine you have to 1) removes screws 2) removes valves. its for traing new hires out in the field. so my question is how can you set up procedures in 3ds max to make your 3d object interactive. i not sure if its possible in max so thats why im asking or is there another program i can use. www.3daaron.com

10-04-2007, 12:35 AM	#2
Station No Lamborghinis/Ferraris Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Wirral, UK Posts: 749 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd look into hierarchies and dynamics. I won't lie, it's very tricky, there's a lot to learn! An engine would be really difficult, why not try something simple like a differential (bolts out, half shafts out, diff cover off, diff out, etc) __________________ x Vauxhall Astra GTE x Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 x Vauxhall Astra GSi16v x Sinclair Spectrum 48k x BMW 2002 Tii x Caterham Super Seven x Vauxhall Cavalier GSi x Austin Metro City

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Honki if you're horni Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 3,762 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 9	You could do it in flash or java. Both would require learning copious amounts of scripting though. __________________ Every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain. Like the time I took that home wine making course and forgot how to drive. Honki's helpful thread of uselessness. something wrongI think

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Station No Lamborghinis/Ferraris Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Wirral, UK Posts: 749 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A screw's thread holds two things together? Or if screw not moved, engine cover movement void or something. __________________ x Vauxhall Astra GTE x Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 x Vauxhall Astra GSi16v x Sinclair Spectrum 48k x BMW 2002 Tii x Caterham Super Seven x Vauxhall Cavalier GSi x Austin Metro City

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10-04-2007, 09:45 AM	#4
Stunna2k Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well they are trying to introduce this new software called ngrain, and the whole purpose is it to be like a videogame, but educational is that possible to do with hierarchies, and what type of dynamics would i use

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RockstarKate Maxaholics Anonymous Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,244 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Look into quicktime VR- easy to set up, I think there are some cheapish softwares to help you. Might give you the interactivity you'd need.

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