mxscom

The REZN8 Productions MAXScript / COM Bridge. This script and executable allows you to run scripts externally.

Install for Crimson Editor
0. Modify the entry in maxscript6.reg and or maxscript7.reg to point to the
directory where your 3dsmax.exe resides.
1. Place 'RegisterOLEControl.ms' into your folder.
2. Install the included registry file 'maxscriptX.reg'
3. Install Crimson Editor and Load it (www.crimsoneditor.com)
(Crimson editor already comes with a syntax file created by Jeff Hanna)
4. Place 'mxscom.exe' into your crimson editor tools folder.

Using the Crimson Editor:

* Evaluate the code:
1. Goto the Tools->Preferences menu (Crimson Editor).
2. Under 'User Tools' add the mxscom.exe program with the following options.
Menu Text: MAXSCript Execute
Command:
Argument: -f $(FilePath)
Hot Key: Ctrl + E (Same as in max)

* Open file in Max:
1. Goto the Tools->Preferences menu (Crimson Editor).
2. Under the 'User Tools' add another entry with the mxscom.exe program with the following options.
Menu Text: Maxscript open
Command:
Argument: -e edit '$(FilePath)'
Hot Key: Ctrl + R (Or anything you like)

* Type entry in command line
1. In a blank document, type a expression.
2. Evaluate by pressing Ctrl + E

Thats it, you can now run your maxscript by hitting Ctrl+E from within the Crimson Editor.