Draw 3d-Pattern based on polygon

Attach smallest unit of polygons to one “Editable Poly”

Copy and array smallest unit for first impression of whole 2D pattern

Change color for variations of smallest unit and copy as array

Start with first pattern element and understand the power of adding modifiers

Working with modifier “edit poly” and use modifier stack

Extrude: Use “animate” mode with “Edit poly” to change parameters when ever you want and rename modifier for better orientation

Bevel: use “bevel” in Edit Poly” to extrude and scale polygon

Use “Show end result toggle off/on” in modifier stack and understand the selection of polygon under “animate”

Copy modifier in modifier stack and change the design in “Animate” mode

Delete polygons as design decision

Use “Inset” in edit poly to draw polygon in polygon

Use “Hinge from edge” to extrude Polygon starting with an angle from one edge

Copy modifier “EP_hinge” to other polygons

Switch of modifier if you don´t like the design but be aware of the topology

Look at the two variants of basic pattern element and copy and adjsut a third one

Array the 3 basic pattern as “instances” to see the full pattern and explore the power of parametric “animate” mode

Array the 3 basic pattern as “reference” to see the full pattern and explore the power of parametric “animate” mode

Check the names of the pattern objects in “Select by name” (H) menue.

Apply material for first full impression of your 3d pattern

Move pivot point

Add verticepoints to get a better result with “weld” for disassemble

Intro: overlapping and double surfaces

Example 1: overlapping polygons of different “edit poly”

Example 2: overlapping polygons inbetween the same “edit poly”