Smart Poly Extrude
Version:
1.1
Date Updated:
02/15/2013 
I saw this thread and decide to make a script. :)
Then Syphorlate show a very elegant solution for quadratic extrusion and I add it to the script.
This is the final version of this script. Any future development of smart extrusion is in Syphorlate hands.
Work only with Editable Poly objects.
Important:
After each extrusion press the "Apply" or "OK" button to confirm the new mesh shape.
Installation: Drag and drop the mzp file in 3ds max.
Unzip the MZP file(using any archiver) and copy the PolyExtrudeIcons.png in maxRoot/UI/icons folder or in maxRoot/UI-in/icons folder. Then restart 3dsmax.
Go to Customize-Customize User Interface-"miauu" category.
Version Requirement:
tested on max 2009 (should work in older versions too!) | Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| miauu_smartpolyextrude_v11.mzp | 29.27 KB |
Comments
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It will be nice to see this script finished. :)
Tools and Scripts for Autodesk 3dsMax
Negative Extrusion
There's actually an easy fix to the negative extrusion problem.Just use abs(extrudeval) but only when calling the max function extrudeFaces:
curObj.extrudeFaces (abs extrudeVal)
There's another problem when extruding a group of faces at the corner of a (3x3) box for example I will provide a fix for that soon.
The script works with
The script works with max2013. Where is the problem?
Tools and Scripts for Autodesk 3dsMax
is there a new version for
is there a new version for max 2013?
www.waseem3D.com
In version 1.1 the installer
In version 1.1 the installer is fixed and now works properly with Windows Vista/7/8.
Tools and Scripts for Autodesk 3dsMax
Argyll, if you are using win7
Argyll, if you are using win7 use MaxScript-Run Script(or start max as admin or start as not adnim) and select the mzp file. Then go to Customize-Customize User Interface- "miauu" category.
WaseemOnLine, you have to thanks to Syphorlate too. :)
Tools and Scripts for Autodesk 3dsMax
Can't Find Dropped File
Where EXACTLY is the file located in the customize menu - which tab did you use? I can't find a category for 'miauu' in any category after dropping the mzp into 3ds max. ;-)
Thank you
Very helpful script, i was asking about this 4 months ago at this link:
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?p=7309283#post7309283
And good man answered me to check this, and it was really what i need.
Thank you 'miauu' for making this for us.
www.waseem3D.com
Yes, I know. Will be fixed
Yes, I know. Will be fixed whn I have time.
Tools and Scripts for Autodesk 3dsMax
doesnt work with negative extrusion
here is issue when negative value is entered (illustration is attached)