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CheckMate tools by POPA_3D - Turbosquid Contest Winner

By popa_3d · Credited author: POPA_3D · 2012-05-13

Version
2.0
Version requirement
9, 2008, 2009 ,2010, 2011, 2012 ,2013 (3ds Max design version not supported)
Date updated
2012-11-17
Votes
8
External download
External download

Tags: scene geometry check problem fix errors render wireframe turntable analyze statistics checkmate turbosquid ngons isolated vertices group

Description

 # Script Features: 

the script is composed from 4 sub scripts:

  • Models Checker:

Check For Scenes and Objects Problems (flipped faces, Ngons Faces, Overlapping Vertices, Isolated Vertices, scaled objects, overlapping UVs, default Names, Hidden Objects, not grouped Objects, objects without materials, Missings Textures, defaults Materials names).

Batch check Files is supported.

you have the possibility to output checking results to HTML.

  • Problems Fixer:
Fix several geometry and scene problems (unhide all objects, link all objects to a parent to be able to move them at once, convert Ngons to Quad, remove Isolated Vertices, reset scale)
 
assign Material to objects without materials.
 
collect all textures used in the scene put them in the same folder as the 3ds max file,  then strip their path so they are relative, it will also clean material editor and remove un used materials.
 
  • Thumbnails Renderer
will render preview, wireframe, turntables,wire turntables and UV Cage thumbnails. you have the possibilty to batch render all cameras view in the scene.
 
  • Viewport Shooter
Take screenshots of the viewport(s) of your choice.
 
# Changes in the version 2.0
 
- the script is now separated into 4 parts for better organization and workflow.
- convert ngons to quad instead of tris.
-reset scale now use the reset features in the hierarchy panel instead of reset xform wich cause problems for linked and rigged objects.
-you have now the possiblity to check selected objects only check for the error before fix 
-more turbosmooth and mesh smooth disable options.
-added texture problems fixer that collect textures, strip paths and clean material editor.
-several options added to the thumbnails render with uv cage render as main addition.
-now include dettailled CHM help files that describe in details all features available and how to use them.
-the installer is much more flexible and easy to use.
-now support more render engines (Scanline, Mental Ray, Vray, Maxwell, Final Render). 
 
take a look at the video created by Turbosquid about main features of the thumbnails render. 

Additional Info

Created Based on Turbosquid Checkmate (TM) Specifications.
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Comments (15)

Do you have plans to support 3ds max 2015 - 2016 ?

alzarac · 2015-12-29

Hi, right now I am trying to install and it doesnt recognize the 3ds max version I have installed on my pc (2015 - 2016), do you have plans to support this versions? or the pluging will only works on 2013 and below?

Thanks.

not working in max 2014

Strob · 2014-05-12

I am trying to install tools pro v2 in max 2014 and it's not working. There is no instruction in the pdf about how to use and how to install manually.

Installer for 2014

Univerpix Studio · 2013-07-26

Please update the installer for max 2014.
It works perfectly in 2014, so you don't have to change the plugin.
Thank you.

popa_3d · 2013-07-27

tnx to say that it work fine with 3ds max 2014 I havn't test it yet. I will update the installer so it will accept 2014. but I will need registery key for this version a this time I havn't upgarded to 2014 yet. so I will look for it first.

Fix found!

katia · 2013-07-24

I resolved this issue by updating registry key.
Just run it and after installation will see your 3ds Max 2012.

Attachments

for 3ds Max Design 2013

Picture_Plane · 2013-05-16

where can I find the manual installation method for 3ds max design? Thanks

popa_3d · 2013-05-22

3ds Max design is not supported by the version 2.0 there are some error that occur in this version I haven't got time to make correction for this one, hopefully in the future sorry for this.

Thank You!

bronius · 2012-08-04

Now works in 3dsMAX Design 2013. Thank You!

for 2012 and 2013...

popa_3d · 2012-08-04

for max 2012 and 2013 as I said I didn't yet test it so the installer may cause problem

the installer use registery key to detect 3ds max installation 9 to 2011 have the same registery key I don't know if this is changed for 2012...

so you have to do manual installation...just copy files manually (instruction are in manual installation folder)
about g1.bmp and g2.bmp I have attach them to this comment...

thanks for your interest...

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Not working with max2012 or max2013

reform · 2012-07-11

The installer fails for me saying I don't have a correct version.
I am running max 2012 and 2013, not design, so I don't see what the problem is.
Win7, admin, etc.
Any suggestions?

for 3ds max design users

popa_3d · 2012-05-15

for users of 3ds max design, now the script come with alternative manual installation method.

enjoy.

tassel · 2012-05-15

Thank you, great work :)

g1.bmp and g2.bmp is missing and gives an runtime error in my Max Design 2012.


		button MTPaths images:#("g2.bmp", "g1.bmp", 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) width:22 height:22 pos:[1025,592]

I just commented these bmp's out.

Thanks

popa_3d · 2012-05-14

Thank you!

@tassel...
I have totally forget 3ds max design :(
the installer read value from registry key and test if there is a compatible 3ds max version installed on your machine.

3ds max (normal) has the following registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Autodesk\3dsmax\

however 3dsmax design has the following registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Autodesk\3dsMaxDesign\

this is why the installer didn't work...I will create one for 3ds max design in a later time.

Yeah.

kimarotta · 2012-05-14

Good work man...

Congratulation.

3DS Max Design 2012

tassel · 2012-05-14

The Installer does not work with 3ds max Design 2012 or?