

The number of units specifying an offset from the end of the path.

Clicking the lock icon locks the start offset value to the spacing value and maintains the count. The number of units specifying an offset from the start of the path. 3ds Max determines this spacing based on whether you chose Edges or Centers. Specifies the space in units between the objects. Under Type of Object, select the type of object to output (copy, instance, or reference).Turn on Follow if you want to align the pivot points of the distributed objects to the tangent of the spline.Under Context, choose Edge to specify that spacing be determined from the facing edges of each object's bounding box, or choose Centers to specify that spacing be determined from the center of each object's bounding box.Depending on the spacing option you choose, adjust the spacing and offsets.Specify the number of objects to distribute by setting the value of Count.

The parameters available for Count, Spacing, Start Offset, and End Offset are dependent on the spacing option you choose.

If you click Pick Path, select a spline from your scene to use as the path. On the Spacing Tool dialog, click Pick Path or Pick Points to specify a path.In the Browse field, there will be a location noted for the max.ico icon file.Note: The Spacing tool is also available on rollouts for various components of the Railing object.On the Windows Desktop, right-click the 3ds Max shortcut icon for the installed version.Right-Click the "max_auto_file" folder, then choose New > Key.If you see another called "DefaultIcon" you won't have to create the entry.You should see at least one key called "shell.".Scroll down to the 'M'' section in the list, and find the "max_auto_file" folder.In the Registry Editor, expand the folder HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT.In the Windows Start menu, type regedit.Additional information about the registry is also contained in the Help topics in the Microsoft Registry Editor. Microsoft provides a wealth of critical information that you need to know about the registry in the Microsoft Knowledge Base. Use the Microsoft Registry Editor only at your own risk and only after backing up the registry as outlined for your operating system in the Microsoft article How to back up and restore the registry in Windows and in the related solution How to back up the system registry. Problems caused by improperly editing the Windows registry could render your computer operating system unusable. Should the issue persist, a Windows Registry edit can be made.
