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By Swordslayer · Credited author: Vojtech Cada · 2015-12-13
Technically you can probably call it a rounded isosceles trapezoid but it will be more useful as a base for path of bicycle chains or pulley belts. When both radii are the same and spline set to renderable, it could also be used as a simple chain link.
Note: Holding shift constrains the created shape to X/Y view axis. Both radii can be locked in the UI to be the same.
Installation: Copy the .ms file to your scripts\startup folder or run as a script if you want to try it out first. The object primitive will be available under Shapes -> Examples dropdown menu in the Create panel.
Tags: primitive, chain, shape, Track, Oblong, spline curve, rounded
Very useful
asymptote · 2015-12-15
will this ever get Max 2015 support ?
edit: I see it won't due to the restrictions of 2015, no worries, looks like we have a new kid on the block ;)
+1
pixamoon · 2015-12-13
Thanks for sharing :)
And good example to learn about spline plugins.
Thanks,
+1
barigazy · 2015-12-13
One more vote. Nice idea for the tool