MaxScript running outside operations

killingpeople

we use a proprietary file managerial program at work that enables the artists to check-out and check-in their work from a server. in order to check art files in or out, etc. we need to via our art manager program.

i would like buttons in max that circumvent this process.

i don't know MaxScript, but was curious if such a feat would even be possible. in other words, can MaxScript run an operation from an outside program like my scenario suggests?

thanks,
-kp

FatAssasin

If your asset manager has a command line mode, you can use "DOSCommand()", or you can use "ShellLaunch()" to start a windows program and pass along some parameters. Check out either command in the MaxScript help file for more info.