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RailClone => RailClone Pro (*) => Topic started by: suppenhuhn on January 19, 2022, 12:22:01 AM
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Hi!
I've made a simple Window using a Array2S Generator with the Segment Y Role Macro plugged into the X-Evenly & Start Slots - it's a 1:1 setup as in this coffered ceiling Tutorial: https://www.itoosoft.com/tutorials/creating-a-procedural-coffered-ceiling-with-3ds-max-and-railclone?back=page%3D1%26tag%3Drailclone (https://www.itoosoft.com/tutorials/creating-a-procedural-coffered-ceiling-with-3ds-max-and-railclone?back=page%3D1%26tag%3Drailclone)
Now I'm asking myself if it's possible to use different segments for the Y-Evenly-default, top, default, bottom and AFTER the X-Evenly cause the right side should be a fixed glas frame and also without a transom
For better understanding please see the attached image ;D
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Sure, it`s possible. Simple conditional (position on a spline more/less 50%) should do the trick.
attached is just a sample (sorry, I`m at some deadline project), but you will figure out the rest ;)
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Hi!
Thanks for the quick answer & effords !
Unfortunately i can't open the file - we're using Max 2019 :-[
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uooops, my bad
Sorry.
I used the tutorial file just to give you a hint.
Just pay attention to segment Y Fixed size to be all the same to avoid gaps between default and top/bottom/evenly
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Awesome, thank you SOOO much! :)
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Maybe one more question:
I've tried several times but can't get it work: Is it possible to place the mullion by adding a vertex to the (bottom) segement of a clippingarea-spline instead of using the X-Evenly settings?
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Unfortunately, no.
Extend X/Y A2S not working as separate X/Y Spline.
But, with RC5 you could get separation using Marker. Only one/first marker on start position will be used to get User_ Data, but not to affect geometry.
So, you could get a numeric value from the User_Data field (eg. percentage separator) for each rectangular subspline. However, this will also probably require some nesting and a different approach than the usual way.
Another way could be adding the numeric Parameter and using it as a value for Conditionals Nodes you already have on 50% to separate Left/Right.
Of course, some more Composing Operators should be introduced at that point to add the mullion segments.
From my experience, I would go with Marker+Nesting. You will get more freedom and a more open Style for future upgrades. Also, I would try to make Macros to create basic Window Frames.
Another thought on the topic. With RC you can make a very complex and fantastic generator. I`ve done numerous versions of Windows Generators based on clients' specific needs with a lot of parameters and features. The only thing to keep in mind is the scale of your project. A nested/complex generator could slow down on a very large-scale project.
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Hey, thanks for the hint! I'll take a look into the markers as soon i've finished the actual project.
For now i think i'll better use a X-spline instead of the Clipping-Area.
But there's on question left ( yet ):
Is there a conditional-like item available that spits out numeric values ( here: the Y size values form a numeric input ) depending on the Segments / Spline MatID ?
I've tried it with a conditional but can't plug numeric values into the true/false inputs of that item.
And my trial expression has errors : if (XSplineMatID==1, input1, input2)
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You need to export parameters first on the Conditional operator node, like with the transform operator.
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Yay!!!
Stupid me - the expression is working now :D
return if(XSplineMatID == 1, Input1,Input2);