Grab Hierarchy
Version:
1.0
Date Updated:
11/12/2009 Selecting whole heirarchy by picking one belonging object.
Similar to Sergo's "Pick Hierarchy" script but simplified code.
Additional Info:
Use CTRL & ALT keys to add/remove objects to/from current selection.
Right mouse click to stop picking mode.
Version Requirement:
3ds Max 8+ | Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| GrabHierarchy.ms | 982 bytes |
Comments
Page Up - select
Page Up - select ancestor
Page Down - select child
Wow,i've used Max for a long time, but this is the first time I see this.
Thanks, Anubis!
Hey MLB
There is built-in commands for:
Also can use Siblings, more details in the main help (F1):
Autodesk 3ds Max Help > Animation > Hierarchies and Kinematics > Hierarchies > Viewing and Selecting HierarchiesAnd for branch childs - just double click your "root" node.
Cheers!
my recent MAXScripts RSS (archive here)
branch select
One more request.
It would be useful if it was possible to select not the whole hierarchy by picking one belonging object, but just a branch from a specified number of levels up.
I tried to modify your script, but failed miserably.
Thanks
a lot Anubis!!!!
Thanks!
I really appreciate your rapid reply!
Hey MLB, Ok, not a problem. I
Hey MLB, Ok, not a problem. I think w'd be more clear to do this as separate script. [edit] Ok, its here, cheers!
my recent MAXScripts RSS (archive here)
only children
would it be possible to add an option to only select the children of the selected object? possibly by using SHIFT?