Modeling a Nose in 3DS MAX

Cut Function in Editable Poly

Divide the two upper polygons into three parts according to picture 1 by using Editable Poly's Cut function. Using the Cut:

1. Click Cut button in polygon sub-object mode.
2. Click on the left edge of the left polygon.
3. Click on the shared edge of the polygons.
4. Click on the right edge of the right polygon.
5. Click the right mouse button twice to stop using the Cut.

After cutting the polygons place them according to picture 1.

Polygons with the Create Function

Fill the hole in the nose by creating 9 new polygons according to picture 2. Create the new polygons by copying edges and using Editable Poly's Create function. Use Target Weld to weld vertices together when necessary.

Polygons by Copying Edges

Create two new polygons by copying edges and place them according to the picture 3.

Editable Poly: Target Weld

Always remember to weld edges or vertices of adjacent polygons by using Editable Poly's Target Weld function. There should never be duplicate vertices or edges in a 3D model.

The Lower Part of the Nose

Fill the hole in the lower part of the nose by creating 7 new four edged polygons according to picture 4. There will be a hole in the middle of the new polygons for the nostril.

Nostrils with the Extrude Function

Fill the hole with one three sided polygon and one four sided polygon. Select the two new polygons and create the nostril by using Editable Poly's Extrude function according to picture 5:

1. Find a view like in picture 5
2. Click on the Extrude button
3. Click and hold on top of the selected polygons and move the mouse

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