1. Create a line, tracing the walls of the room, as shown in the picture:
2. On a Front/Back/Left/Right/Top/Bottom view, create a line profile of the molding. If you choose to create your own profile, skip to step 5.
3. Alternatively, you can download CAD files of profiles from various manufacturers' websites, like this one http://www.siewers.com/moulding/catalog.html
Here I have downloaded SI-688 from the Crown category. Save the CAD file on your hard drive and then go to the Max application menu, Import and Import (as shown).
On the dialog that appears, select Derive Autocad Primitives by "Entity".
4. Select all imported lines and isolate the selection. Then select one line and click Attach Multiple and select all the lines on the list.
5. Select the line you created on Step 1, tracing the walls and add a Sweep Modifier.
6. Under "Use Custom Section", click "Pick" and select the profile.
7. The crown molding is done! Remember, the Sweep Modifier is of course parametric, so if you change the shape of the profile, the molding will update automatically!
You can use the same method to create wall base, casing, trims and so much more!
3. Alternatively, you can download CAD files of profiles from various manufacturers' websites, like this one http://www.siewers.com/moulding/catalog.html
Here I have downloaded SI-688 from the Crown category. Save the CAD file on your hard drive and then go to the Max application menu, Import and Import (as shown).
On the dialog that appears, select Derive Autocad Primitives by "Entity".
4. Select all imported lines and isolate the selection. Then select one line and click Attach Multiple and select all the lines on the list.
5. Select the line you created on Step 1, tracing the walls and add a Sweep Modifier.
6. Under "Use Custom Section", click "Pick" and select the profile.
7. The crown molding is done! Remember, the Sweep Modifier is of course parametric, so if you change the shape of the profile, the molding will update automatically!
You can use the same method to create wall base, casing, trims and so much more!
