3DS Max Hot Box

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Version: 
0.08
Date Updated: 
08/27/2010
Author Name: 
David Mackenzie

After being inspired by the video I saw of a Max hot box here on Script Spot I decided to work on my own. So here is the first version, its only a beta so some bugs or problems are to be expected. I am giving it out early as I want to get as much feedback as possible  I am currently debating whether to follow the Maya route or do something a bit different. 

Currently the entire GUI is created dynamically. I am working on a back-end that will let you run whatever scripts you want as well as create your own layouts. At this stage the back-end will most likely be stored in XML. As mentioned I would really appreciate any feedback, this will help decide the future direction of the Hotbox. 

Hope you guys like it.
Updates:

  • 07/09/2010 - I have fixed an issue that stopped the hotbox from working in 2011. It should work perfectly now :)
  • 31/08/2010 - User reported seeing the interface in black before it moved to the cursor. This has now been fixed. Users may still see some black the first time the hotbox is opened, after that it should be fine. I have also optimised the script so it should show faster.
  • 30/08/2010 I have rolled a new version which fixes the problem were UI controls become unresponsive. I have also added some controls in the center of UI to set the view port.  

You can now download the source here.

Please keep the suggestions coming. 

Cheers, 
Dave

 

Version Requirement: 
2009,2010,2011

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amir3dsmax's picture

there is no download link

there is no download link can anyone upload it ?

NikkoN's picture

Thanks

Thanks for the great script.

dandg's picture

The source is now available

The source is now available for download on my site.

Cheers,
Dave

David Mackenzie
Pipeline TD
http://daveandgoliath.com

A.K.Gandhi's picture

Hi Dave It doesn't work with

Hi Dave It doesn't work with max9 32 .If it's possible send it on my mail. [email protected]
Thanks.

A.K.Gandhi

A.K.Gandhi's picture

Well nice effort.

Well nice effort.

A.K.Gandhi

dandg's picture

Hi Guys, Just a quick

Hi Guys,

Just a quick update, I have large update coming soon adding many new features. I have tried incorporate as much of the feedback as possible. The update is about a week off.

Cheers,
Dave

David Mackenzie
Pipeline TD
http://daveandgoliath.com

floetenmaul's picture

Hi Anubis, check out some of

Hi Anubis,
check out some of these maya hotbox videos on youtube.

eg. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d92sN3-zcuU

it speeds up the workflow significantly. i think you'll get the idea.
Regards

Anubis's picture

Do not get me wrong folks but

Do not get me wrong folks but I really do not understand why you like buttons on the screen.

Best Regards
Anubis

my recent MAXScripts RSS (archive here)

floetenmaul's picture

Great! It's a lot faster now.

Great! It's a lot faster now. Thanks

dandg's picture

Thanks for the feedback. I

Thanks for the feedback.

I think most of what you mentioned should be possible although I will need to double check. I am not sure max needs a hotbox as complete as maya's but if that is what everyone wants I more than happy to write it.

I will fix the edit poly buttons not working on the modifier today, I cannot reproduce your issues with the connect button, it is working fine here. I will also change the Chamfer and extrude buttons to display the UI.

I am still working on getting more performance out the UI. I have fixed a couple bugs so expect that to get much better.

Cheers,
Dave

David Mackenzie
Pipeline TD
http://daveandgoliath.com

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