Model a Trefoil Torus Knot

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How to model a Trefoil or Torus Knot in Cinema 4D using the Formula Spline and a mathematical formula. We’ll also look at ways to optimize the shape.

This Q & A Lesson was requested by MaverickMongoose.

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Original formula was found here.

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