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Tutorial #002 - Parametric Superflow

Submitted by V-MOTION on Fri, 2010-10-08 04:32

Superflow

Mindflow Solutions Tutorial #002 - Parametric Superflow

Software: 3ds Max

Learn how to use the Parametric Array script by Ali Torabi as a Superflow controller!

Topics discussed:
- Parametric Array / Script by Ali Torabi
- 1-Dimensional Linear Controller
- Superflow Control
- 1-Point-Pivot
- Linear Harmonics
- Trajectory->Spline->Mesh Creation
- Animation Setup
- Object Parameter Control
- Advanced Array Structures

Length: 29 minutes

Tutorial #001 - Superflow

Submitted by V-MOTION on Fri, 2010-10-08 04:30

Superflow

Mindflow Solutions Tutorial #001 - Superflow

Software: 3ds Max

Learn how to initialize the Superflow algorithm and make use of the Superflow script!

Topics discussed:
- Parent-Child Hierarchy
- 1-Point-Pivot
- Superflow Algorithm
- Linear Harmonics
- Using Superflow Script 1.0
- Array Creation
- Trajectory->Spline->Mesh Creation

Length: 28 minutes

Download Superflow Script v1.0: scriptspot.com/​3ds-max/​scripts/​superflow-script

BackBurner monitor undocumented cmd switches

Submitted by maxscriptfactory on Wed, 2010-07-28 04:58

In case you run multiple backburner managers (e.g. on notebook at several places or using local manager and manager in office) it is good idea to have icons for automatic connecting monitor to the different manager hosts.

I've found two working command line parameters for monitor.exe:

monitor -a
monitor -mservername

First one turns "Auto connect" on. Second one sets manager hostname and connects to it. (Note: There is no space between -m and hostname or ip)

Creating a Custom Parametric Object with MAXScript

Submitted by Admin on Sun, 2010-06-06 22:38

Quoted from article:

"It’s one thing to create simple scripts with MAXScript to display a rollout and perform a few tasks. But if you find yourself creating the same type of object over and over again, you might want to take a crack at creating your own parametric object.

WPF in 3ds Max

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 2010-06-03 17:04

James Haywood covers the basics of integrating WPF inside 3ds Max 2011 using dotNet 3.5

Quoted from article:
"Some time ago I wanted to start getting my head around WPF, and especially how I could integrate tools made with WPF into Max. So I decided to start with something simple, which was to take an existing script that displays a progress bar using standard Max controls and convert it to WPF.

FaceFX Facial Animation Plugin Tutorial for 3ds Max

Submitted by oc3entertainment on Thu, 2010-05-27 13:58

An introduction to the 2010 FaceFX Exporter for 3ds Max. Importing and Exporting bone poses, generating an animation, and importing it onto a character.

RIGGING TO MOVE AND ROTATE AN EGG IN 3DS MAX USING MAXSCRIPT

Submitted by H-Sapiens on Mon, 2010-05-24 00:08

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UNIVERSITY: UNIVERSIDAD LA SALLE NOROESTE

SUBJECT: ANIMACIÓN IV

INSTRUCTOR: ENRIQUE ROSALES

STUDENTS: OMAR R. HERNÁNDEZ

MARTÍN SOTO

JENNIFER RÍOS

MARLON RÁBAGO

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MAXScript Cheat Sheet

Submitted by Admin on Tue, 2010-05-11 06:37

This is a fantastic 2 page reference (written by Markus Boos) for those starting out with MAXScript! 

From the site description:

Ever try exploring the power of MAXSCRIPT? If it seems too confusing to attempt, try this 2-page cheat sheet that covers most of the major concepts in one easy to read reference, courtesy of MAXSCRIPT guru Markus Boos (one of 20 authors of the 3DATS 3ds Max Advanced to Expert book)

Clear out the dead wood from the layer manager

Submitted by LoneRobot on Tue, 2010-03-16 15:49

Clear out the dead wood from the layer manager

Occasionally, you end up with a load of layers in your scene that are no use to anybody, serve no function to society, and end up taking valuable space like an unwanted uncle at a wedding.

Get your lost dialogs back

Submitted by LoneRobot on Tue, 2010-03-16 15:33

Floating Dialog Amnesty

WindowBoxUI

How to create a realtime feather system with ParticleFlow

Submitted by augusto on Mon, 2010-03-15 06:04

this is a very optimized solution to drive the behavior of particles by the deformation of a surface without to use script or complex rigs, this system can be useful not only to animate but just to model objects that have a large number of elements like tiles on a roof or to drive fractured objects to follow a deforming surface and so on, if you like this please let me know so I will produce more tutorials about the various implementations of this system

Lets Play With Array

Submitted by Anubis on Thu, 2010-03-04 01:03

A simple MaxScript tutorial that I wrote to help on question posted into the ScriptSpot forum. Of course, I written it in PDF file and also to facilitate the readers, in manner what allow to read it without bound the context to the forum topic. I was try as well to make it simple for the novice coders. I hope you learn something from it.

Best Regards,

Anubis

A few notes about code optimization

Submitted by Anubis on Sun, 2010-01-31 12:28

The base idea of this topic is to say to all coders - always to research, because this is the only way to get rid of any myths. Each myth may hinder your future development and may leave a wrong impression in us for the MaxScript language at all.

 

3dsMax Monday Movie #66: MaxScript Rollouts

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 2010-01-28 00:37

Text copied from author (Bluesummers) website - http://www.mrbluesummers.com ... Click the tutorial link below for more details and video transcription.

"This week I’ve got a great episode that goes into how you can create floating dialog windows for your MaxScripts. I’ll even go into how you can create a “Random Selection” utility in MaxScript. Hope you enjoy it!"

3dsMax Monday Movie #65: MaxScript Basics

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 2010-01-28 00:33

Text copied from author (Bluesummers) website - http://www.mrbluesummers.com ... Click the tutorial link below for more details and video transcription.

Bokeh in 3dsmax with particle flow and maxscript

Submitted by Admin on Sat, 2010-01-02 00:20

Note from admin - I just ran across this great tutorial showing how to use maxscript and pflow to render fast, simulate dof based on camera focus.

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This script will define particle’s scale and transparency depends on camera’s focus. Now you can animate the geometry or the camera and render the particles with scanline. Don’t forget to cache all the particles for viewport/render using the Cache operator.

This setup renders pretty fast as opposed to mental ray’s or vray’s honest dof. And we have fast bokeh effect with the ability to inceract with scene geometry.

Copy Protecting Maxscripts

Submitted by Admin on Tue, 2009-11-10 11:44

Series of 3 tutorials from Stig Atle Steffensen about Copy Protecting Maxscripts - including "Getting hardware lock info", "Making the license file" and "Using the license file".

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Snippet from site:
"If you are an individual, or a company that makes maxscripts, and do not want to distribute the source, and make a copyprotection, then this article is for you.

"This article assumes you have the basic knowledge of writing maxscripts, but a fully working sourcode is supplied, which you can dissect and use as you please.

pflow scripting - getting particles to transform from one object to anoter

Submitted by allanmckay on Tue, 2009-10-13 09:48

pflow script turorial on how to get particles to transform from one object to another via scripting

Maxscript for beginners #1

Submitted by allanmckay on Tue, 2009-10-13 09:35

Quick tutorial covering some basics of maxscript, generating and controlling objects etc. Might be useful for people wanting to get their feet wet with scripting.

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