Coding, Scripting, Shaders

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Maya Python Script Performance Issues [{"insert":"Hello! I just finished doing a small script that is really helpful to encode proximity data from scalp to cards. The issue I have right now is that the script is really... REALLY heavy, l…	8 Last	poopipe Oct 2022
Most Efficient Way of Learning Dev > Re:Learning GameDev [{"insert":"I'am a 3D Artist trying to learn game development. I will be starting with Unity and C#. \nMy question is : What advice you would give to yourself if you were re:learning gamedev.\nWhat i…	4 Last	arrangemonk Oct 2022
3Vial Engine Hi guys. I've started writing my procedural node-based game engine. Yesterday I've finished first demo for my dynamic lighting system. Hope You find it interesting. Any feedback would be appreciated!…	20 Last	Rayterex Sep 2022
in 3ds max make Shader Graph file default or load it with maxscript [{"insert":"I want to have a default directx material with specific shader graph file in my 3ds max. How to do that?\nWith 3ds max 2016 I was trying to load "},{"attributes":{"code":true},"insert":"s…	6 Last	poopipe Sep 2022
ordering a list of vectors into a line [{"insert":"before I injure myself from repeated desk\/head contact ... \nI've got an array\/list\/whatever of vectors, \nI want them ordered into a line based on proximity to the next nearest point.…	4 Last	poopipe Aug 2022
Selection by name and ignore non-existing MEL in Maya [{"insert":"I will start off with I am just starting with MEL and Python and I am sorry if my code looks basic. I am trying to understand how MEL works beyond the regular commands that we get from Ma…	2 Last	Deadly Nightshade Aug 2022
Showcase/Request for help: Houdini HDA Python Tool [{"insert":"Hello! I'm working on a tool that allows an end user to customize an HDA without ever opening Houdini and then export an FBX. Think Houdini Engine, but it could be used for a proprietary …	4 Last	Finnn Jul 2022
Maya MEL - Pass on a String Variable inside a directory [{"insert":"Hello everyone,\nI am a little stuck with string and variables. I understand how to create a string and how to pass it for the most basic use. However I am now trying to do the same thing…	1 Last	sprunghunt Jul 2022
MEL - Pass on an user Input String [{"insert":"Hello everyone,\nI am a little stuck with user inputs. \nI am trying to create a window where the user can write the name of the fbx they want to import then pass it on to the string that…	1 Last	Finnn Jul 2022
MEL scripting - Select and Delete all objects except for two common denominators. [{"insert":"I am trying to teach myself how to script with Maya. I am starting with MEL and I am having problems with a more complex situation.\nI am trying to select all objects and delete them fro…	2 Last	LedisMocap Jul 2022
Maya - Select all instance objects in a scene. Just wondering how to - Select all instanced objects in a scene.Thanks	9 Last	morrisolmsted Jun 2022
Modelling Script Blockout Tools [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/YBFI0CYC32IB\/msb-preview.png","name":"MSB_Preview.png","type":"image\/png","size":3549068,"width":2062,"height"…	0 Last	Hellfire Jun 2022
[MAXSCRIPT] render:#bakeSelected Crashes when using VRAY. [{"insert":"Bake to Texture doesn't support all the vray render elements I want (e.g. cryptomatte) I was hoping to get around this with scripts, I've seen it is possible and some people have managed …	2 Last	jazznazz May 2022
[3DSMAX] Help with maxscript to select radio buttons in the Proboolean Command Panel [{"insert":"I had this code that worked untill 3dsmax 2020, but I can't get it to work now in 3dsmax 2021 (and probablty 2022):\n\n\nfn priv_proboolean_Extract_pressRadioButton_2018 rbName state = (\…	3 Last	OccultMonk Apr 2022
[Maya] Script for moving only the x of a pivot to ws 0 [{"insert":"So I recognize that this script\nxform -ws -pivots 0 0 0;\nMoves the selected objects pivot to the world space center and that the command expects 3 arguments, so if I only wanted this to…	3 Last	poopipe Mar 2022
self generated .OBJ formatting problem (no meshes?) [{"insert":"Hello,\nI wrote a python program to write a .obj file based on geometry outputted from openCV. If I import it into Blender, it works, but any other program like windows' built in 3d viewe…	1 Last	poopipe Mar 2022
Wavefront obj (.mtl) with PBR ? [{"insert":"Hi everyone.\nI have a personal project that i must export obj format with .mtl file.\nThe models must be in PBR standard Metal\/Roughness. is it possible ?\ni found out some articles on …	4 Last	myclay Mar 2022
Question for non coders - What would you want to build with Maxscript? [{"insert":"I'm trying to put together a MAXSCRIPT course as I used to be a 3D Modeler turned coder and think 3D artists can really benefit from learning some scripting.\nSome ideas:\nClean up large …	3 Last	poopipe Feb 2022
[MaxScript] Accessing motion mixer clips on a non biped object I'm trying to access the names, start and end frames of a bunch of motion mixer clips using maxscript. Our animators are using a custom bone rig and using motion mixer to bring in all the external a…	3 Last	MitKu Feb 2022
unity material change after collision not working A little prototype I am making for my game, where the player's material should change when colliding with the white object. gameObject.GetComponent<Renderer>().material = newMaterial; This…	1 Last	Finnn Feb 2022
[Maya] Distribute Verts on Curve Hey there!there is this script called Zen Tools, which allows you to distribute Verts on a curve. But unfortunately Zen tools is discontinued... so you cant run it in Maya 2022 for example. …	4 Last	ExeE Jan 2022
[Max Script] Edit UVWs texMap arrays out of sync? [{"insert":"I have multisub material. With macrorecorder enabled I can see how max creates "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"texMapList"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert…	0 Last	dimwalker Jan 2022
Advanced cube primitive ideia for 3dsmax [{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5021068\/uploads\/T10SXLS7QRHB\/advanced-cube-primitive-pitch.jpg","name":"Advanced_cube_primitive_pitch.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"…	7 Last	poopipe Jan 2022
Festive Primitive [{"insert":"something silly for the holidays (bored while feeling grotty from a booster jab :) ), scripted bauble for 3ds max\n"},{"insert":{"embed-external":{"data":{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/5…	0 Last	Klunk Dec 2021
[Maya] How to find XGen commands to export groom to UE? Trying to make it so that it would instantly convert the selected description(s) to an interactive groom (Generate>Convert To Interactive Groom), then select that groom, and make a new cache (Gene…	1 Last	kyaroru Dec 2021
SOLVED: ZenTools problem Hey there guys, I'm watching a tutorial series on hard surface modeling, and trying to install the scripts, I was able to install everything correctly and I was able to launch zentools, but when I tr…	4 Last	goekbenjamin Dec 2021
Arnold aiNormalMap node doesn't appear in graph editor after creation / connection I've set up a simple script to create an arnold standard surface shader and connect a few nodes for selected objects. Creating file nodes and connecting them seems to work fine for me. However …	0 Last	mliuzzi Nov 2021
[Unity Shader Graph] Net Diagram i would like to create a diagram shader in unity shader graph, but i cannot find anything on how its madeit should like something like the red line going from point to pointany pointers ?i could prop…	6 Last	poopipe Nov 2021
[Maya][Python] - Get Cached/Affected Mesh Input Data after Mesh Operation Hi wizards!I'm fairly new to Maya scripting and have been working on something where I would require access to some internal modifier data, if that's even possible.What I am aiming to get is, f…	1 Last	onionhead_o Oct 2021
Maya/Python - How to Save Object Inputs/History Hey magicians. I have something here which is causing me a fair but of trouble.I'm still relatively new to Maya scripting, so I would like to know if this is feasible.- Take one or more objects in th…	3 Last	Klaudio2U Oct 2021
[MEL] scriptJob for component pivot: how to? Hi!I need to start some proc when the pivot position (object or component) is changed.I wrote a script for object pivot and it works as needed, but how to modify it for component pivot?scriptJob -run…	0 Last	Davidperez Sep 2021
ImaGen - Images Generator and Editor Hello guys, this is preview of some of the nodes in my node based procedural images generator and editor. Hope You like. Any feedback would be appreciated. Youtube demo: https://www.youtube.com/…	24 Last	Rayterex Sep 2021
(MEL) How to get selection center for scaling faces Im trying to write a piece of code that requires the selected faces to be scaled at their selection center. scale command requires a pivot XYZ, or else it will try to scale in the origin. I tried usi…	4 Last	breravin Sep 2021
Manipulating and record animation from code in Blender I've been trying to apply some movement routines to a few bones in a skeleton using code and then recording that motion as keyframes. My first attempt has been to apply the Lissajou Curve to a bone:f…	1 Last	RN Aug 2021
Blender Python 2.79 - Get ID Process and Read From RAM? I know that there have been newer versions of Blender since I asked my last question on here. But, I'm still sticking with older Blender until I have a good reason to change - maybe after receiving a…	3 Last	RN Aug 2021
Stylized Lambert Shader in UE4 with Valorant Gradient Tool Coloring I started learning more about shaders in UE4 after trying to recreate a toon shader similar to BOTW, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Genshin Impact. Recently I came acrossthese articles, one…	0 Last	Rangaros Jul 2021
Vector math - understanding the output to use in code Hi everyone!This is a general question that I hope I can get some clarification on. But I'm getting the vector direction, angle, distance, and dot product of an object. I cannot for the l…	8 Last	jt_knight Jul 2021
Requiring assistance with converting/exporting into USDZ file from 3ds Max or glb file Hello,I am confronted with the following situation:I have a model that i need to export for AR in two formats, .glb and .usdz.The model is built in 3ds Max and has simple animation attached to it(a…	0 Last	AlexGabriel Jun 2021
MaxScript - continue script after export Hello everyone,Does anyone know if it is possible to continue the same script after the export is done?I have a simple script that deletes unselected objects, clans empty layers, and then exports sel…	6 Last	Zvezdan Jun 2021
[3DS Max] Sticky Points Maxscript My version of Dorito Effect for 3Dsmax Generates an animatable control in specific areas where the animator requires more movement. And when using blendshapes the control follows the surface Dow…	0 Last	dg3duy Apr 2021
Godot Platformer - Throwing projectiles - How to make it land in a certain point Please I need your help to figure this out. I have this formula that I have been trying to apply to my project. I use the GoDot engine to create a 2D platformer game with projectiles. static…	4 Last	umutbalkan Apr 2021
Armor/Clothing morphing for different body types I'm looking for some help! Trying to find a way to quickly be able to take an armor set and rescale it via script to fit smaller and larger body types of a humanoid with similar proportions.&nb…	5 Last	thomasp Apr 2021
Code blocks I was deep in the site plumbing doing some prep work (shhh) and figured I'd try to fix our ugly code blocks. Not sure if I really made it better :flushed: ... open to sugggestions.Before:Now:	10 Last	Eric Chadwick Apr 2021
[Max Script] Attrribute Holder [SOLVED] I want to access the reset option inside a custom attribute.I look at the code like this:def=custAttributes.getDef $.modifiers[1] 2 custAttributes.getDefSource def if I try to look for it, I f…	0 Last	dg3duy Mar 2021
[MEL Script] Batch FBX Exporter Hopefully this is useful to people exporting stuff out to UDK from Maya. You can batch export your models which take the geometry name. Currently trying to figure out an elegant solution to renaming/…	55 Last	haiddasalami Mar 2021
[Mel][Maya] Begginer. Is it possible to convert string text back to variable name? Hey there. Begginer question. Is it possible in MEL to convert string text back to variable name. Here is rough example: $x=smoothstep(0,30,frame); $y=smoothstep(50,60,frame); $a=$x*$y; //down …	2 Last	ll_k Mar 2021
[Maya plug-in] 3Gen – 3D Worlds Generator Hello guys. I’ve been developing this Application/s for more than 3 years now so I’ve decided to try to promote it on Kickstarter. Hope You find it interesting. Any feedback would be appreciated. B…	0 Last	Rayterex Feb 2021
[Maya plug-in] Procedural 3D Rocks with my node-based plug-in Hi guys. I've started adding 3D modifiers to my plug-in, so here are some basic procedural 3D Rocks. Any feedback would be appreciated. Hope You find it interesting.Youtube demo: https://www.you…	2 Last	Rayterex Feb 2021
[3DS Max] Save Poses Any kind of example to be able to save a couple of poses of a single object and have the possibility to load the poses, any maxscript code you can share on this topic?	6 Last	dg3duy Feb 2021
#d in c# Hi I'm new to the forum and hope to find some inspiration. I'm making a program in c# and I want to be able to create, manipulate and show 3D objects.So for example, I would like to create a box, sub…	4 Last	sacboi Feb 2021