SuperSlider Manipulator

MaxScript Release 0.1 Source for 3ds max 4 (12/23/2000)

Original Code by Scott Morrison based on C++ code by Peter Watje
Enhancements by Borislav Petrov, Bobo's Rendert**ls. 

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The SuperSlider Manipulator is an updated Scripted Plug-in version of the shipping Slider Manipulator.
It provides




 
  • The Hide checkbox minimizes the Slider. Alternatively, you can click the + sign in the viewport.

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  • The Name field has changed to a multi-line text field.

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  • The Snaps and Ticks Group contains the original Snap controls plus the new Ticks controls. When Ticks are enabled and the total number of ticks to be drawn does not exceed 100, a tick will be displayed for each snap position. (limitation for speed and stability reasons)

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  • The Major Ticks value makes each Nth tick bigger to improve readability.

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  • The User Snaps controls are new in the Enhanced Manipulators. They are similar to the Tabs in a word processor and let you quickly snap to precise pre-defined values. There are 5 User Snaps - Origin is set to 0 by default. 

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  • User Snaps will be displayed as ticks that appear on both sides of the Slider Bar. The Origin will be displayed as a longer line than the 4 User Snaps.

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  • User Snaps will be drawn only when they fit between the Min and Max limits.

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  • The Strength value controls the proximity at which the Snap will move the slider to the Snap Value. Note that the Strength is not in pixels but in Units. You might need to set the Strength to a higher value when the scale of the Slider changes.

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  • You can copy UserSnap settings from one Slider to another by clicking the "Acquire USnaps From" and picking another Slider.

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  • The Custom Colors are a new addition to the Enhanced Slider. They can be turned on optionally and will overwrite the default Slider Colors.

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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 one Slider to another by clicking the "Acquire Colors From" and picking another Slider.

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    DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION

    To install SuperSlider Manipulator,