Which modeling method do you prefer in 3D Max, Polygonal or Spline?

I use ways to build my 3D modeling :
1- Import Spline from autocad and then Extrude it and model it.

2- Draw the Spline in the scene then Extrude it and model it.

3- Draw a Geometrical shape like Box or Cylinder or etc and convert it to Edit Poly .
But the most Modeling method I use is the Edit Poly .
the Edit Poly too powerful and more flexible and has more options and varieties help you to reach your design simple and fast .

this is such a broad question, it really depends on what you are modelling.
you wouldnt spline a character lol but you would use spline is you are doing arch viz...
but as i started off using maya, i would say i will always prefer traditional poly modeling to spline as i feel like i have more control of the vertices

It depends on project, If I want to model a car, I will use Polygon modeling, If I go for a character with Muscular body, I will create body with NURBS and then convert them in to poly for face and hands I will go with polygon.

I usually draw anything within the 3Ds Max instead of AutoCAD.
I preferably use Spline Modeling and after model I use Modifiers where applicable and then I convert it in Editable poly If required.
Beside the Architectural Modeling and Animation, I make products for Ads or any other purpose.
Some time when I need to draw logo, I use Illustrator to shape the model and then export it in DWG file and then import it in Max then extrude or bevel and apply materials or animations etc.

 

 

 

I use

 

• Polygonal

• ways to build my3D modeling

• but i know both way of mod

In most cases you will use both methods depending on a project