Point3 Manipulator

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

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Point3 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 three values - X, Y and Z. There is also an internal Point3 parameter accessible through Wiring.

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  • The X, Y and Z Min. and Max. Values define the ranges of the X, Y and Z values. They are represented by ticks on both sides of the axes which can be used to quickly set the values to the limits by a single mouse click.

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  • The Default X , Y and Z values can be used to set up a user-defined position between the Min. and Max. values. You can reset any axis to the Default by clicking on the tick that is on the inside of the axis.

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  • The X and Y Position values are in relative Screen coordinates of the Manipulator. 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 upper right corner of the axes gizmo.

  • The Point3 Manipulator has 3 separate Snaps - one for each axis. They can be turned on and off independently and have own values, too. You can turn them quickly on and off at once by using the two respective buttons.

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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 Point3 Manipulator,