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Local Coordinates (Teapot) Print E-mail
Written by Aaron F. Ross   

In this tutorial, you'll learn the basics of working with Local coordinates. World coordinates are the XYZ axes of the world, also known as the Home Grid or the Construction Grid. Local coordinates are the XYZ axes of each object.

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Bevel (Text Logo) Print E-mail
Written by Aaron F. Ross   
 

In this tutorial, you'll learn to use the Text primitive and the Bevel modifier to create a 3D logo. 3ds Max makes it easy to create 3D text for motion graphics. The Bevel modifier gives you a lot of control over the look of the 3D text. For example, it can have angled or rounded sides.

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Lathe (Wine Glass) Print E-mail
Written by Aaron F. Ross   
 

Objects such as table legs and wine glasses are best modeled using a technique called a surface of revolution. A 2D spline curve is revolved around a central axis to create a surface. In 3ds Max, this is achieved through a modifier called Lathe. As you may know, a lathe in the real world is a machine that cuts a spinning piece of wood or metal.

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