Hi fold-tennis,

Please have a look here.
CV4_2024_drs_24_MOar_01.c4d

When you change the Position or Rotation parameter of the Null, then nothing happens.
The result changes if you go to the figure and change the Position or Rotation parameter.

The idea is that the Array takes the "Child" object to its own Position and Rotation. Otherwise, it might get very complicated. If you like to learn the Array, that is one thing to keep in mind, as otherwise, you might come to different conclusions.

In the CLoner, this is similar but changeable. Here, the entry Attribute Manager> Object> Reset Coordinates, while checked, delivers the same, but it is explored when it is unchecked. Another reason to use it. The Cloner object was introduced in 2006, while the Array is older.

As you mentioned, each object has some "ideas" about how things must be set up: Extrude, Spline, and especially Lathe. It takes some exploration effort to get there; you are right!

All the best

Hi fold-tennis,

I have problems following this, as the Extrude layer is not a term I have heard of in my decades of using Cinema 4D. Do you mean Spline objects under an extrude?

Please add a simple file (c4D and below 1MB)

You can have only one cap design, well, two "Start" and "End".

Selections are per object, while polygon selections have five different one Main body: Round (R1 and R2) and Cap (C1 and C2) 1 and 2 is Front and End.

If you create a copy and make it editable (C key), the individually created Polygon selection can be dragged to the Original one and then used in the Material selection.

If you can create editable setups that allow for a faster procedure but limit adjustability.

General questions are often difficult to answer shortly; please, if possible, share a file.

Thank you

Cheers