Syntactical changes? max 6 to max 2011

RezNik

I'm taking max to the next level and am watching a tut on max script.

to cut to the chase....
So, the instructor put this line into the listener.... which works for him(using Max 6):

addModifier (box height: 100.0 length: 10.0 heightSegs: 15)(bend bendAngel 90)

What is the current correct way to type this?

I get this error (Using Max 2011):
-- Argument count error: modifier create wanted 0, got 2

Im guessing there probably have been a few syntactical changes since Max 6.
Also not to be picky but, if anybody puts up a sample of what this needs to be in Max 2011 please keep it as close to the supplied example as possible.... Im still learning this stuff (baby steps). As I know there are many different ways to do a single thing.

Thank you

~REZ

r_fletch_r

The bend modifier doesnt commune with Angels, it does quite like Angles though

change "bendAngel 90" to "bendAngle:90"

so

addModifier (box height: 100.0 length: 10.0 heightSegs: 15)(bend bendAngle: 90)

Just a typo, maxscript syntax is very forward compatible.

RezNik

Thanks for the prompt reply!

Hmm, learning how to spell would help, lol

One more question.... Its no biggie but when I type the line in "Ok" is displayed in the listener however the viewport remains unchanged until I move it around.... why is this?

r_fletch_r

it hasnt redrawn. Its just an optimisation thing.

stick "completeRedraw()" at the end of your script and it will refresh your views.

RezNik

Thanks