How can I start with nurbs?

I use 3DStudio MAX 2.5, I've never read a manual so I've never learned how to use nurbs! Anyone can tell me a simple way to start learning in that way?

Thanks for all!
Stefano Casella

nurbs and max.....i wouldnt bother...
surface tools, patches, subd is the best way to go in max..

Nurbs in max r3 are mutch improved , max 2.5 I wouldn't bother w/em but r3 their pretty good, their not up to maya or rhino but good enough. How to make a nurbs object or patch is the cool thing in max, create a primitive object , teapot or whatever colapse it to a nurbs object and a good nurbs cage it makes, To make one your self go to create splines select nurbs point or cv curve and build your cage.
Tutorials are available all over. go to zombieczar.com/rsme.html  click 3d and go down to the bottum.

Thanks a lot men!!!
Only another question, what's a subd?!?

bye.
    >SC<

subd= sub division..

this image uses subdivision


the face on the very left is the original shape..then its been subdivided once( the head on the right)
and then a second time using another subd method...( center head)..

thatll give you an idea of what it is...if you want to know more... then heres a link..

http://maxrovat.sns.hu/subdiv/

OK, I'm at work... See you!


SC

i dont know max that well, but i do know that rhino3d is a great nurbs modeller. go to www.rhino3d.com and you can download an evaluation version. the interface is pretty user friendly and intuitive...my suggestion would be to try that if youre interested in nurbs