Joystick Manipulator

MaxScript Release 0.1 Source FOR M051+ (12/23/2000)

Code by Borislav Petrov, Bobo's Rendert**ls. 

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Joystick Manipulator is a Scripted Manipulator Plug-in.
It provides




 
  • The Hide checkbox collapses the display. Alternativelly you can click on the + sign to the right of the Manipulator.

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  • The Name of the Manipulator is entered into a multi-line text field. It can be of arbitrary length.

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  • The Manipulator controls two values - X and Y.

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  • The Min. and Max Values of X and Y define the ranges of X and Y values. 

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  • The Default X and Y values define the Auto-Center position (by default [0.0,0.0]). Changing these values will let the Joystick snap to the new position when Auto-Center is checked.

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  • The X and Y Position values are in relative Screen coordinates. The position can be also set by dragging the small rectangle with the mouse.

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  • The Size can also be set by dragging with the mouse the small Diamond gizmo in the lower right corner of the Joystick area.

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  • The Auto-Center makes the Joystick return to the Default position. When turned off, the joystick will remain at the last set position (useful for setting animation keys). It can also be toggled using the small +/box symbol in the top right corner of the Joystick area.

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  • The Custom Colors can be turned on optionally and will overrule the default Slider Colors display.

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  • The Active Color is the one used for the slider when MAX is in Manipulate Mode.

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  • The Inactive Color is the one used when not in Manipulate mode.

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  • The Selected Color is used to highlight the manipulated element.

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  • You can copy the User Colors from another Joystick, Spinner, Dial or SuperSlider Manipulator by clicking the "Acquire Colors From" and picking a Manipulator in the Viewport.

  • DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION

    To install the Joystick Manipulator,