How to update older scripts for newer versions of maya

VoltStorm7

How does one take an older script and update it to be compatible for new versions of Maya? Would I have to recreate the script again or be able to change a few things in order for the scripts to work? If so, where's the best place to learn scripting for maya?

Thank you

passerby

What is it written in and what version does it not work on?

monster

where's the best place to learn scripting for maya?

I recommend python because most answers are a google search away. A lot of the MEL stuff is on 10 year old web pages that may be out of date. The documentation is a good place to start.

As for updating scripts. Usually they just work. I'm using a couple of scripts from CreativeCrash from 2003/2004. I'll need a specific question for a specific answer.

VoltStorm7

The scripts are written in Mel and I'm using maya 2013.

You're right about giving a specific question. I'll look around the internet for help in understanding programming. Thanks

Denny

Sometimes you just have to dive in and clear all the error messages that appears when you run the script by modifying the bad parts.

Deadly Nightshade

You have to fix them manually yourself I'm afraid.
Activate all echo's in the script editor (top bar) and then try and run the script. Maya will tell you what is generating an error.