Coding, Scripting, Shaders

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[Maxscript] Reset Pose All I need help, Someone can clarify the question of how to reset the transformations of all objects that have applied attribute holder with just 1 click?I have very little knowledge about maxscript, so …	4 Last	dg3duy Oct 2019
Mel locator to joint script Hello, I'm trying to write a Mel script that would give me the ability to creator locators equal to the amount of joints selected and then parent then to joints? is that something doable in Mel?…	0 Last	Ed_0010 Oct 2019
Maya screenshot Overwrite #MEL Error Hi, Again thank you so much for your help. Here is the rough output which I have been trying to figure out from the last 4-5 hours. I modified other Artist script. So, Any mistakes forgive me. Your c…	2 Last	feizi51 Oct 2019
[Maxscript] Unwrap Cylinder Context Script Hey all,I've been using this script that I threw together for unwrapping cylinders quickly in max. Basically combined a couple of frequently used commands together so that it is just one keypress. As…	0 Last	zachagreg Oct 2019
Script rename error Hi, guys, I'm working on a script where it adds the suffix to an object. Suppose my object name is Sphere and I run this script the new name is Sphere_High but the problem I'm facing If I run this sc…	2 Last	Tekoppar Oct 2019
Mel script is it possible to query UV direction compared to world space? After unitizing all the faces on an object sometimes the UV shells will be created facing V up, and some times they'll be created rotated 90 degrees U up in the UV editor. Is there a way in Mel to qu…	0 Last	malcolm Oct 2019
scripting help Hi,I'm trying to write a script for maya to replace a set of objects that are already in a hierarchy with a new set of geometry that have the same names. The goal is to take several .obj files which …	1 Last	ylke Oct 2019
[Maxscript] Make layer from object name script not trimming properly macroscript LayerFromName category:"Custom" tooltip:"LayerFromName" ButtonText: "LFN" ( if selection.count != 0 do ( for o in selection do ( objName = trimleft o.name "o_" if (objLayer = Laye…	4 Last	zachagreg Oct 2019
[maxscript] How to create a range of numbers to be used in material selections Hi! I'm a noobie in scripting, but I'm trying to automatize some repetitive tasks at my job.I want to turn on this function in my multi material selection.For instance: to change the RGB colors of my…	2 Last	Kyle_butler Sep 2019
Vray #mel error Hi guys this command giving me an error I'm just trying to modify this code.(ALL COPYRIGHT GOES TO RAMELLIJ)CreateVRaymat ()// CREATE VRAY MATERIALglobal proc CreateVRaymat () { string $…	2 Last	jayantbhatt007 Sep 2019
triangle confirmDialog error changeSelectMode -object;string $sel[] = `ls -sl`;int $badFaces = 0;if (size($sel) < 1){confirmDialog -t " Check your object selection. " -b "OK" -bgc 0.8 0.5 0 -ma "center" -m " You have not sele…	0 Last	jayantbhatt007 Sep 2019
Menuitem color #MAYA #MEL Hi I'm working on script where I want to give the color to the menuitem. Suppose it it is x it should be in Red color, Y in green color like that Any idea How? symbolButton -w 35 -h…	0 Last	jayantbhatt007 Sep 2019
UE4 BreakOutFloat3Components Questions Hey all,I'm trying to understand some nodes that I'm not familiar with in UE4. I followed a tutorial for a moss shader and am trying to understand what exactly the BreakOutFloat node does, as well as…	2 Last	evelyngardner Sep 2019
(MEL) help with getUVShells script Once again I have run into a bit of a wall Mel. I tried to write a script that get uv shells without having to select the uvs themselve one shell at a time.global proc string getUVShells(){ string …	0 Last	onionhead_o Sep 2019
How many materials can multimaterial hold and operate without shuting down whole 3ds max? Hi,3dsMax 2018 sp.3I have 600-slot multimaterial(5% of slots is occupied) and this simple function which adds new materials into it:-- tempMatDataItem -- structure which holds material and other info…	3 Last	Klunk Sep 2019
What does a Mac file path look like for Maya scripting? Hey, I've got a couple scripts I developed on pc and these export a file to the C:\matemp folder that I create using a Mel command. I've recently learned that these scripts don't work on Mac because …	3 Last	malcolm Sep 2019
Mel Script to Toggle Edge Constraint I have no idea how to check the current state the contraints are in, so as to make some simple if commands, and assign this script to a hotkey. Just in case, I'm talking about Maya 2016's new edge co…	4 Last	jayantbhatt007 Aug 2019
Edge constraint command error Edge constraint command maya melHi guys I have on doubt I used echo all command and got this command for edge constraint manipMoveSetXformConstraint edge; It was working fine but when…	0 Last	jayantbhatt007 Aug 2019
Alternate Keys #MEL Hi guys I have one doubt I assigned this procedure to the button (as a command) but when I click on the ( button1 ) it is refrencing that character. Is that possible when I again hit that butto…	0 Last	jayantbhatt007 Aug 2019
Import character as refrence Hi guys this is my command to import the charater but I want this character as a reference rather than import. Any idea?Refrence cmd -file -reference "C:/mystuff/wilma.mb"; global proc UE4_Man_Scale…	0 Last	jayantbhatt007 Aug 2019
Maya - Unity shader workflow consistency Hello,i am working on a project where we are "fighting" with getting a good workflow for the shading between maya and unity.Simply said: what we see in Maya is very different from what we see in Unit…	2 Last	Animactor Aug 2019
suffix to an object error? Why this command is giving me an error (// Error: Line 2.46: Syntax error) string $selObjs[] = ls -sl;for( $obj in $selObjs ) group -name ( $obj + “_Ctrl” ) $obj;	5 Last	jayantbhatt007 Aug 2019
Maya Window Compress #MEL Hi guys as you can see in the screen shot when I closed the options and constraint and other options too in the script (flowLayout menu ) is not compressing my main window. Its like …	3 Last	jayantbhatt007 Aug 2019
unfold vertical command MEL - 2017 Hi I'm working on a script in maya 2019 the unfold vertical command is uvTkDoUnfoldAlong(1); Can anyone tell me the unfold vertical command for 2017 and is it same for other pr…	1 Last	sprunghunt Aug 2019
[maxscript] How to add event handler for dot.net dataGridView combobox control in maxscript I am trying to create script in maxscript with usage of dot.net. I have dataGridView form with comboBoxes. Problem is when i try to register event handlers for every combobox.I tried the approach fro…	0 Last	hajnis Aug 2019
Select by Angle #MEL? Hi guys select by angle is always a pain for me. So I downloaded one window UI command but dont know how to assign the working command to it. Suppose If I type 0 in the box it should not select…	1 Last	onionhead_o Aug 2019
Repeat Last setting - MEL Hi is there any way to repeat the last command with the exact same value. (without using cop and paste attribute that is pain in the ass). (G is the shortcut to repeat but not with the exact values).…	0 Last	jayantbhatt007 Aug 2019
3dMax 2016. One click export Hi guys :)I need some really basic "one click export" which can be binded to some short-key or button. Currently i have frustrating routine like File->Export->... and so on.I dont need any…	6 Last	Pac_187 Aug 2019
Blender Python 2.79: Writing Vertex Indices From Vertex Groups? Hello, everyone.I've found a topic that is already leading me in the right direction: https://www.blender.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28466However, this script only writes what vertex group contai…	11 Last	MrQuetch Aug 2019
How do u use this script in Photoshop? I came across this which is very useful especially for texturing:https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2188616Does anyone know how u activate the script in Photoshop? How do I save it to work in Phot…	7 Last	melviso Aug 2019
Import External File - MEL? Hi guys I'm working on a script where I wanna import external file into my existing scene but as you can see in the screenshot my path is fine for me but if I upload this script on highend, user has …	3 Last	haiddasalami Aug 2019
material attributes Cmd MEL ??? Hi guys I want to see the material attributes using #mel command because everytime I have to right click. Can anyone share that command.	1 Last	Eric Chadwick Aug 2019
Impossible to select random edge - MEL Hi someone told me that It is impossible to select any random edge if we are in edge mode i.e we have to select that edge manually we cannot do it through script.see the screenshot I want to select t…	5 Last	jayantbhatt007 Aug 2019
[Maxscript] random UV position of texture Hi,I am new to Maxscript and dont know much about it, but to start, I would like to make a script that positions a texture randomly on a mesh.For example, I have 10 floor tiles and have one material.…	10 Last	4KI75E4NN Aug 2019
Maya batch exporter dae-fbx script Hello friends,i am desperatly searching for a Maya script that can batch export a set of selected meshes, as single objects as dae-fbx. Ideally while keepinh the mesh name.I have a scene file with 50…	2 Last	Animactor Aug 2019
object to vertex mode command how can I switch from object to vertex mode using #MEL I tried everything not working.	2 Last	jayantbhatt007 Aug 2019
Button work - MEL Hi guys I'm working on a free script where it contains a lot of nut bolts but I'm having a problem while assigning the command to the button. Actually when I click on this button it shoul…	5 Last	jayantbhatt007 Aug 2019
MEL - Command error Hi I'm working on a small script so I could increase my workflow. Whole script is working but that last procedure bevel command is not working properly can you tell me how to fix it…	2 Last	jayantbhatt007 Jul 2019
Game Development Hello everyone...I was wondering if someone could give me some tips to start game programming. I have no experience in coding so I would love it if some of you guys could get me started....	6 Last	Ghogiel Jul 2019
Polycount Theme for MOI3D (Moment of Inspiration) CAD modeling Hey everyone, I made a new UI work to revamp MOI3D.You can check it out here:https://gumroad.com/luischerub#OEOpvThis is the new UI:This is the old UI:Cheers!	0 Last	LuisCherubini Jul 2019
Mel how to remove faces from current selection or array. I've got some faces selected on multiple objects through a script and I need to only select the faces from the object with a certain name, is there a way to remove from my selection or remove from my…	4 Last	malcolm Jul 2019
[MEL] How to select beveled faces only? Hi to all!Is there a way (some command or script) to select the faces that I created with Bevel tool?	0 Last	Br0ken Jul 2019
Does any one know of a way to shorten/round off Decimal Vertices for an FBX? Looking for a way to shorten or round off Vertices Positions for FBX files. Using Cinema 4D, 3Ds Max, and Maya. Not sure what this is called? Is Drago a solution?	9 Last	PolyHertz Jul 2019
How to batch import/export fbx files Hi,I am a scripting newbie and I was wondering if the following thing is somehow possible to do in Maya: I have more than 100 animation fbx files of a character (just bones animation info with no mes…	3 Last	poopipe Jun 2019
Mel is there a script job that can trigger right before saving a file? I need to trigger a bit of code to run when the user saves the file, I tried scriptJob -e "SceneSaved" "runScriptJobProc";The problem with that is the script job executes the code after the sav…	0 Last	malcolm Jun 2019
Moved to Tech Talk since this ain't no coding Q: Edit uvw -question This discussion has been moved.	0 Last	Eric Chadwick Jun 2019
4 joint IK FK snapping Hello all!Im making a robot who has an upper and lower elbow. I have successfully created an ikfk blend and have been able to get the fk to snap correctly to my ik. However when snapping the ik to th…	0 Last	hanaharu Jun 2019
3ds Max python in VSCode with autocomplete? I've been trying to configure VSCode as an IDE for 3ds max python. So far, I've gotten execution and linting to work, The only piece thats missing is autocompletion/Intellisense.So what ive done is c…	5 Last	Pasgui Jun 2019
[Maxscript] Create bone to points. I can’t find a way to create bones from a central point “master” to other points on scene without having to write in the code each of the points on scene and that way I feel that it’s not efficient, …	2 Last	dg3duy Jun 2019
MEL script, how to query what materials are applied to what faces. I'm trying to create a script which stores the current materials applied to the asset, then apply one material to the whole thing, then be able to paste my original materials back on at a later. Is t…	7 Last	malcolm Jun 2019