Lathe

A simple spline modifier. Drawing a spline in the top view in Max, followed by adding this mod means that you can create a shape and have the software model the spline into 3D around a coordinate along the 3 planes.

Here I am going to model a wine glass using this technique.

Here I drew the basic outline of the glass I wanted to create.

Next I added the Lathe modifier.

And there you go! An incredibly simple technique used to make a basic object in a very short amount of time.
ANALYSIS: I had no trouble whatsoever with this I just needed to be thoughtful when drawing my spline.