How to replace selected objects by script?

Submitted by Scathe on Sat, 2010-05-29 02:30

Hi!

I got the following problem:

There are several equal objects in my scene, that i want to replace with the same object plus a light (so replace 1 object with 2 objects)

If I had to replace each object manually, that would take me days.

Is there an efficient way to say "replace every object from selection with a specific group of objects" in maxscript?

Thanks for answers ;)

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Submitted by Scathe on Sat, 2010-05-29 10:39.

Thank you so much! I'm new to

Thank you so much!
I'm new to Max, didn't know that this possibility existed with Align & Distribute!

Worked out really well (except some minor rotation problems) ;-)

Nevertheless I'm gonna search for replacing scripts.
Thanks!

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Submitted by Admin on Sat, 2010-05-29 06:46.

You might just try grouping

You might just try grouping your objects and using the stock "Align & Distribute" tool in your 3ds Max "Tools" menu...

There are several scripts here that do something similar as well - each with their own features... Try searching for "object replacer" and filtering to just 3ds Max Scripts"...

Christopher Grant
Admin, ScriptSpot.com

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