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    • GregBollella
      GregBollella last edited by

      Suppose I have cloned a block into the shape of a lighthouse body. Now I want to cut openings into the result for windows and doors. How would it be best to do this?

      Sample file attached.

      Thanks,
      Greg

      CutIntoClones-May24.c4d

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      • Dr. Sassi
        Dr. Sassi last edited by Dr. Sassi

        Hi Greg,

        Thanks for the file.

        CV4_2024_drs_24_MGws_01.c4d

        This needs three more elements: stone left, stone right, and no stone (Null).
        The Cloner is set to Sort and has a Weight Tag to it.
        The Weight tag runs inside the Plain Effector, which is set to Modify Clone.

        Depending on the Weight, one of the four is selected and allowed to work like a Bricklayer.

        Cheers

        Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
        Senior Trainer, Maxon Master Trainer, L&D - Strategist
        Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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        • GregBollella
          GregBollella @Dr. Sassi last edited by

          @Dr-Sassi Wow. Super clever! It'll take me a while to understand how you fit the pieces together.
          Cheers and Thanks,
          Greg

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          • Dr. Sassi
            Dr. Sassi last edited by Dr. Sassi

            Hi Greg,

            Thanks for the kind reply.

            CV4_2024_drs_24_MGws_11.c4d

            The key is to have a common Axis position here.
            The Modified Clone (Plain Effector), and Sort (Cloner), here as an example and more clearly with words.

            Enjoy

            Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
            Senior Trainer, Maxon Master Trainer, L&D - Strategist
            Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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            • GregBollella
              GregBollella @Dr. Sassi last edited by

              @Dr-Sassi Ah, Yes. I see it now. Great to know this setup!
              Thanks so much, as always!

              Greg

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              • Dr. Sassi
                Dr. Sassi last edited by

                Thanks for taking the time, Greg, to explore it.

                It is a powerful option with many uses. Here, it is used in a static way, but it can also be interesting for animations.

                Have a nice weekend

                Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
                Senior Trainer, Maxon Master Trainer, L&D - Strategist
                Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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