3DS Max – Animation – Custom Controllers
How to create custom controller in 3DS Max:
1. Create a Dummy Object: RIGHT COLUMN> Create> Helpers> Standard> Dummy
2. Create a Sphere Object: RIGHT COLUMN> Create> Geometry> Standard Primitives> Sphere
3. Select Dummy, MAIN TOP MENU> Animation>Parameter Editor> Attribute> setup parameters> ‘Add’ button
4. MAIN TOP MENU> Animation>Parameter Editor> Attribute> ‘Edit/Delete’ button to change values
5. Select Dummy, MAIN TOP MENU> Animation> Wire Parameters…> Wire Parameters…> Object Dummy> Custom Attributes, then select an attribute> in the viewport a rubber band appears> click over the Sphere and select a parameter to connect> Parameter Wire Dialogs opens> click ‘<-->‘ (two way connection)> click ‘Connect’ button.
6. To Modify the setup: MAIN TOP MENU> Animation> Wire Parameters…> Parameter Wire Dialog