Working with Splines - MAXON CINEMA 4D R16 Studio: A Tutorial Approach - page 47

Tutorial 1
In this tutorial, you will create the 3D model of a door lock system with the help of splines
and Generators. The final output of the model is shown in Figure 2-1.
(Expected time: 35 min)
Figure 2-1 The model of door lock system
The following steps are required to complete this tutorial:
a. Set the viewport background.
b. Create the base of the door lock system.
c. Create the key hole.
d. Create the handle.
e. Change the background color of the scene.
f. Save and render the scene.
Setting the Viewport Background
In this section, you will set the background image in the Front viewport.
1. Choose File > New from the main menu; a new scene is displayed.
2. Press the middle mouse button in the Perspective viewport; all viewports are displayed.
Next, hover the cursor over the Front viewport and then press MMB to maximize it. Al-
ternatively, choose Cameras > Front from the Menu in editor view, as shown in Figure
2-2; the Front viewport is maximized.