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-Spanishearl
Junior Member

3 years ago

Greetings all,

I was hoping that I might be able to get some assistance with a question. I am looking to isolate specific areas of an existing model in 3ds max 2009. The model is power armor from Fallout 3, and I'm looking to export these individual sections into pepakura so that I can make a 3D model out here in the real world.

The model is somewhat separated already, but the torso, groin, legs, and feet are connected, and I need to separate them. Any suggestions? Or is this not possible?

Thanks in advance!

-Tyson
Senior Member

3 years ago

in editable poly or mesh (right click>convert to) go to the element subobject mode, select an element then go to detach. then you might want to re centre the pivot point by selecting the object>heirachy tab>affect pivot only>centre to object button.

-Spanishearl
Junior Member

3 years ago

You are a God amoung men! Worked like a charm! Thanks!!

-Tyson
Senior Member

3 years ago

Just call me Thor.

. Be sure to post pics of you're "printed" 3d models. sounds interesting

-desade2009
Member

3 years ago

wow you tell someone to detach part of a mesh and you become a God Among Men!!!

Spanishearl, after you detach it, and realign its pivot, don't forget this all-important point : RENAME IT APPROPRIATELY!
now i am also a God Among Men!

Cogito, Ergo Sum