Pipe Generator

-8 votes
Version: 
WIP
Date Updated: 
11/27/2012
Author Name: 
JokerMartini / Denis Trofimov

Hey guys. I just wanted to post on here a thread which I started on cgtalk where I document the progress of building a pipe generator maxscript tool. I'd love to get some feedback and even some help on optimization of the code from the community. I'm hoping you guys here at scriptspot can help me out along with the guys on cgtalk. For some reason most of the people on cgtalk seem a bit hesitant or shy to comment. I know you guys here aren't though. So here is the link to the video and here is the working and in progress script.

https://vimeo.com/54060892 part 1
https://vimeo.com/54404186 part 2

I'm aware of a few redundant bits of code as far as optimization goes. So if anyone feels like helping me optimize where possible a good place to start would be to condense these three functions into one....

getEnds
getOpenEnds
fnSelectOpenEnds

They are all very similar and simple.

Aside from that I've added the controls for building custom rig templates as well as layer managing and point helper size controls. Check out the video and see it in action.
Everything works so far. I have yet to add the collision detection. It's getting there.

Before running the code unzip the attached file and place the JokerMartini folder in the local Max Scripts directory folder, otherwise just comment out the icon images in the script below.

Additional Info: 

Upon improvements made on the script I'll be updating it here for users to easily grab the latest one. You'll find it below under the downloads section.

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lightcube's picture

Excellent Idea

John... I always watch your work with great interest. I've been following the CG Society thread... but obviously I haven't got any useful input yet. But like always want to express support for your skills. Maybe I can think of something to add at some point... as I can see this being a really fun tool.

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Shawn Olson

Developer of Wall Worm

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