3Ds Max Tutorial : Using Foliage to Enhance Your Scene

New to 3ds max 6 are AEC Objects, which include doors, windows, walls, foliage, stairs, and railings. These objects can be used to quickly add complexity to your scene.

In this lesson, you will add several 3D trees to the library scene, adding greatly to its character with just a few clicks.

Add 3D trees to a scene:

1. From the \tutorials\designviz directory, open library_grass.max.

2. On the Create panel, choose AEC Extended from the Geometry drop-down list.

3. In the Object Type rollout, click Foliage.

4. On the Create Panel > Favorite Plants rollout, choose the American Elm.

5. In the Top viewport, click to create three trees along the front window of the library.

6. Press F10 to open the Render Scene dialog.

7. Make sure Viewport is set to Camera01, and click Render.

   3ds max renders the scene

Note: Make sure that none of the branches penetrate the library walls.

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