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Hose Parameters rollout > Hose Shape group
Sets the shape of the hose cross sect ion.
Default=Round Hose.
Round Hose—Sets a circular cross section.
Diameter—The maximum w idth of the hose at the
ends.
Sides—Thenumberofsidesofthehose.ASides
settingof3givesatriangularcrosssection;4gives
a square cross sec tion; and 5 gives a pentagonal
cross section. Increase Sides for a circular cross
section. Default=8.
Rectangular Hose—Lets you specify different
settings for width and depth.
Width—The width of the hose.
Depth—The height of the hose.
Fillet—The amount by which the cross-section
corners are rounded. For this to be visible, Fillet
Segs must be set to 1 or hig her. Default=0.
Fillet S egs—The number of segments across each
filleted corner. A Fillet Segs setting of 1 cuts the
corner st r aight across; use higher settings for
rounded corners. Default=0.
Rotation—The orientation of the hose along its
long axis. Default=0.
D-Section Hos e—Similar to Rectangular Hose, but
rounds one side for a D-shaped cross-section.
Width—The width of the hose.
Depth—The height of the hose.
Round Sides—The number of segments on the
rounded side. Increase for a smoother profile.
Default=4.
Fillet—The amount by which the two cross-sect ion
corners opposite the rounded side are rounded.
For this to be visible, Fillet Segs must be set to 1 or
higher. Default=0.
Fillet S egs—The number of segments across each
filleted corner. A Fillet Segs setting of 1 cuts the
corner st r aight across; use higher settings for
rounded corners. Default=0.
Rotation—The orientation of the hose along its
long axis. Default=0.
Architectural Objects
3ds Max provides an array of architectural objects,
useful as building blocks for models of homes,
businesses, and simi lar projects. These include:
AEC Extended Objects (page 1 –210):Foliage,
Railing, and Wall
Stairs (page 1–231)