Spinner Manipulator

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

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Spinner Manipulator is a Scripted Plug-in similar to the Slider Manipulator.
It provides




 
  • The Hide checkbox collapses the display. Alternativelly you can click on the + sign.

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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 Maximum value will be displayed on top of the spinner arrow. Clicking on it will set the value to the Max. value.

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  • The Default value will be displayed in the middle of the spinner arrow. Clicking on it will reset the value to the Default value.

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  • The Minimum value will be displayed on bottom of the spinner arrow. Clicking on it will set the value to the Min. value.

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  • The X and Y Position values are in relative Screen coordinates. The position can be also set by dragging the circle to the right of the Manipulator with the mouse.

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  • The Size can also be set by dragging the small Circle from/to the Large circle with the mouse. 

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  • The Increment Scale is used to control the increment step of the value. The Spinner will change according to the Y distance from the spinner. The larger the distance, the faster the changes. The Increment Scale can be used to speed up or slow down the increment.

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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 Spinner, Dial or SuperSlider by clicking the "Acquire Colors From" and picking a Manipulator in the Viewport.

  • DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION

    To install the Spinner Manipulator,