Using a Path to Deform an Object Generally, you use the PathDeform modifier when you want to keep an object in place while deforming to a path. Use the PathDeform world-space modifier when you want to move an object to a path while keeping the path in the same world space.

TurboSplines is a 3dsMax script for creating multiple spline wrapping animations (aka. path deform animations) incredibly fast. As @Cascho01 said check out the MegaFiers system since it has the Path Deform Modifier in that that works exactly as it does in Max. The system also includes a spline system and has an exporter for Max, Maya and Blender that can export splines including animated splines which can be imported into Unity and used with the Path Deform modifier. Another way is to make a torus knot object (Control Panel > Extended Primitives) and extract one of its edge loops to use just a single spline as the path. But the better and easier way to get a cool path for this, is using Spiros script. It's as simple as creating any primitive shape in 3dsmax. The one in this tutorial was made with that script. Creating Helix Coils by using the TurboSplines and Path Deform Plugins. Advanced users of 3DS Max. Creating Helix Coils by using the TurboSplines and Path Deform Plugins. Advanced users of 3DS Max. 3DS MAX Data Channels Tutorial In this tutorial, elara, will teach you how to create a Data 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: Animation Tutorials Here you can learn the fundamentals of creating animation with 3ds Max. Features Covered in This Section Auto Key animation Ghosting Dummy objects and animation Track View - Dope Sheet Looping animation Weighted list controllers Set Key Animation Path constraint and Path deform animation methods Home /