Loft Instancing

[jason33w]

I am trying to figure out where to instance an object along a spline and set how many instances of my object are created along it. Can anyone help me?
Thanx in advance...

This is for MAX BTW!

[Melak]

Clone your object the number of times you want it instanced, attach them all to one object, and make sure that that object is roughly the length of your spline (regular spline). Then use the pathDeform modifier on them, select the spline and play with the axis controls (and the flip checkbox) until the follow the spline. Use the Percent property to slide them along the spline into the correct position.


Or another way that works too: Make your spline visible and convert it to editable poly (make sure it's got enough subdivisions), then use the Scatter Compund Object on the object you want to instance along the spline. Pick the (ex) spline as distributor object. Now you can use the "even" distribution mode, and enter the desired number if instances.

[Ndege]

Try this: Path constrain the master object to your spline. Under Tools select "Snapshot." In the snapshot panel hit the "range" radio button and set how many copies you want along the spline. Set clone method to Instance and hit OK.