Outliner
Version:
2.1.5
Date Updated:
09/13/2012 The Outliner 2.0 is a fast and easy to use scene management tool. It has a wide range of features, including selecting, hiding, freezing, linking and grouping objects in the "Hierarchy Mode". In the "Layer Mode" you can organize your scene by dragging&dropping objects from one layer to the other. What's more, the Outliner offers support for nested layers, to manage scenes more efficiently. The interface is nimble enough to keep it open constantly.
Additional Info:
Compared to the previous version (1.6.1), there are many improvements. Most notable among them are: hugely increased performance, improved stability, nested layer support and many small tweaks to improve the ease of use. For a list of all changes, click here
Version Requirement:
3ds Max 2010
Other Software Required:
.NET 3.5 Framework
Comments
Customize - Customize User
Customize - Customize User Interface - Outliner category.
Outliner files are placed in(for max2014):
This is hidden folder, you have to make hidden folders visible.
C:\Users\YOUR_USER_NAME\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2014 - 64bit\ENU\scripts\outliner
Tools and Scripts for Autodesk 3dsMax
Installation instructions?
I installed it, but how do I find it in the customize user interface panel, so I can hotkey it? What's it called and where does the installed script live in the 3ds Max directory after you install it? I'm using Max 2011.
Windows 7 pro x64 - 3dsMax 2013 ** Outliner exception **
Hallo, i also got the
"** Outliner exception **
-- Runtime error: dotNet runtime exception: Data at the root level is invalid. Line 1, position 1."
Is there any fix. Have read rhight that i have to edit a file? TKS
Yep. Windows 8 Pro, Max 2014
Yep. Windows 8 Pro, Max 2014 SP1 64bit and the Outliner starts docked.
:)
Tools and Scripts for Autodesk 3dsMax
2014 SP1 fixed this.
The max 2014 SP1 just came out and they fixed this error.
I reverted the "fix" mentioned earlier and outliner now works as it should, and it can even dock and everything...
Stephen
Stephen Meldal Foged
Max User since 1997
Ultimate player since 2001 />
Copenhagen - Denmark
Thanx SMFoged, it works for me!
SMFoged, thanx, it works for me!
But can't dock outliner window, it floats)
SMFoged, you are so
SMFoged, you are so incredibly awesome! Thanks for the tip here, I've been waiting forever to get outliner working in 2014. The loss of docking is a pain, but nested layers is worth it. Big ups to RickD too for figuring out the issue!
As far as I can tell, this is a Windows 8 & Max 2014 exclusive issue. There doesn't seem to be any problem on 2014 with older versions of Windows, nor is there any problem with Max 2013 on Windows 8. I'm no Maxscript genius either, so I have no idea what the problem is.
FIX (workaround)
I found similarities in this named selection set bug http://area.autodesk.com/forum/autodesk-3ds-max/autodesk-3ds-max--3ds-ma...
RickD has a temporary solution to fix that bug.
This solution works also with Outliner:
Edit the file
"C:\Users\Stephen\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2014 - 64bit\ENU\scripts\outliner\ui.ms"
Comment out the following lines (with two minuses(--)) Like this:
--cui.RegisterDialogBar outliner_main \
--minSize:[mainMinWidth, mainMinHeight] \
--maxSize:[-1,10000] \
--style:#(#cui_dock_vert, #cui_floatable, #cui_handles);
This problem seems to be only on Windows8... Right? And the temp fix breaks outliners docking.
Disclaimer: I know just about nothing about max scripting, but this fix works for me.
Stephen
Stephen Meldal Foged
Max User since 1997
Ultimate player since 2001 />
Copenhagen - Denmark
Crash on 2014 win8
asymptote.
Do you have any tips on getting outliner to work in 2014?
Seems like it is crashing for lots of people.
What are your UI settings, etc.
Thanks.
Stephen
Stephen Meldal Foged
Max User since 1997
Ultimate player since 2001 />
Copenhagen - Denmark
Please report the issue to
Please report the issue to Autodesk.