Select instances objects

2 votes
Version: 
1.2
Date Updated: 
04/06/2013
Author Name: 
Anton Morozov

Small but very useful script for selected instances objects

- select only visible instances objects
- work fast, support undo
- work of script would be broken by pressing Escape button

for install you should drag&drop script into 3ds Max
Find it in Customize -> Customize user interface -> Toolbars.
Category: # Scripts

Tested on 3ds max 2012

Additional Info: 

How it work:
Select one object or several objects, and run script. Script find and add to selection instances objects

AttachmentSize
selectinstances.ms713 bytes

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crystal3d's picture

works great

as Sburn scripts pack was not adjusted for max ver 23 which i cant blame, i use this from now on and big thanks to Neil too.

fajar's picture

finditem in such great array

finditem in such great array isnt good idea either

pepelepeu's picture

lantlant: your script returns

lantlant: your script returns -- Unable to convert: $selection to type:
when a group is selected.

The original script seems to be working with groups too.

lantlant's picture

This not

This not good?

InstanceMgr.GetInstances $ &instances
select instances

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