Clone

Description

Clone is a modifier which can be used to create copies of an object. It is similar to the Array tool in 3DS Max, except that it is parametric. These images are examples of what you can create with the Clone tool. Each image shows the original single object and its clones:

A parametric molecular chain	A real chain
Fence = Glue + Clone + Path Deform	Complex parametric stairs created in one step

Installation

Copy the file clone.dlm to any plugin directory of 3DS Max.

Using the plugin

This plugin is a modifier, apply it on a geometry object.

N# of Clones

Number of copies to be generated

Displacement, Rotate and Scale

Incremental transformation of translation, rotation and scale in each axis for each copy of the object
 
Random Displacement, Rotate and Scale

Random transformation of translation, rotation and scale for each copy of the object

Random Material

This parameter also allows the user to apply random materials in a defined range (using sub-materials).