Tagged 'News'

Python scripting coming in 3ds Max 2014 Extension

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Autodesk has announced an Extension for 3ds Max 2014 that includes support for point clouds, Python scripting & stereo cameras. Of particular interest to many of you on ScriptSpot - here's a blurb about Python support from the announcement:

RappaTools3 Script for 3ds Max has been Released !

2 votes

RappaTools3 will make your life easier by helping you get things done easy and fast in your everyday tasks that go in 3ds Max.

Some of the Benefits you will get:
* NEW: Now with ChamferOp produce great topology without pinching.
* Never struggle again with the ribbon.
* Have everything in one place for quick access.
* You will produce better results in less time.
* Many tasks will be replaced with one click of a button.
* Intuitive hotbox access for a faster workflow.

"RE-launch" Raffle #1 - Win 3ds max training DVDs from CG-Academy

14 votes

Thanks to the fine folks over at CG-Academy, there are 2 sets of prizes for this raffle. The first prize winner will receive the complete set of CGA MAXScript DVDs (worth £126) + £150 worth of DVDs (Winners choice…). The second prize winner will receive the complete set of CGA MAXScript DVDs (worth £126).

Our Winners Are:

  • 1st Place: Charley Carlat who will be receiving the complete set of CGA MAXScript DVDs (worth £126) + £150 worth of DVDs of his choice.
  • 2nd Place: Dee Stringer who will be receiving the complete set of CGA MAXScript DVDs

Congratulations!

BonyFace 2.7 was released

3 votes

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FYI - 3ds forum organization change

10 votes

Just wanted to make sure everyone knew the ScriptSpot forums have been reorganized (the way they should have been in the first place)!

The new forum structure allowed for the addition of two areas that I am excited to announce - a Freelance area and a Scripts Wanted area! ... A key component of the freelance area is the use of the user profile "contact" feature. This can be enabled in your user profiles towards the bottom where there is a checkbox for "personal contact form" - make sure to enable it. Alternatively, you're welcome to post your email address publicly if you'd rather...

SoulburnScripts Updated Mar 24th 2008

10 votes

(Copied from Neil Blevins' email list )

Yes, I know it's only been 4 days since the last collection, but I wanted to get a number of bug fixes out to you ASAP, and a few new useful features. So here's the news...

Added 1 new script:

splinePainter: This script lets you paint splines on the surface of another piece of geometry.

Updated a bunch of scripts, here's the major updates:

modifierUtilities: Fixed a Defaults Loading bug.
objectReplacer: Fixed a bug when trying to remove objects from a blank replacer list.
wireBundler: Fixed a bug when trying to remove objects from the various lists. Added weights to deform objects. Increase the weight of an object to have it chosen more frequently.
splineManager: Added controls for the Rectangular Renderable Splines.
objectPainter: Fixed a bug when trying to remove objects from the 2 lists. Added weights to paint with objects. Increase the weight of an object to have it chosen more frequently. Added scatter, so now your brushsize can determine the distance an object can be scattered. Added group support.
materialMover: Added an Unused mode, so you can, for example, only move materials to the material editor slots that don't currently contain scene materials. Or you can apply materials from your Material Library to only scene objects that do not currently have a material.

CG-Academy releases 2 part training DVD - "The PFlow Script Show"

15 votes

Bobo and CG-Academy have just released a new 2-part training DVD called "The PFlow Script Show" and is available for download separately or with a 10% discount as a boxed set.

Wanted: script developer to debug existing animation import/export script

9 votes

I've been contacted by a studio looking for a MAXScript developer who can debug some problems they're having with their animation import / export script. If you're interested, contact me and I'll pass along your info.

 UPDATE: position has been filled. Thanks for the responses!

Major flaw revealed in Internet Explorer; users urged to switch

17 votes

This isn't particularly related to 3ds Max but there is (I've heard a patch may have already gone out) a very serious IE vulnerability that can allow any saved passwords to be stolen by a malicious website. According to the article - security pro's a recommending switching browsers (at least for the time being) to one of the alternatives such as Firefox or Google Chrome.

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/111811

10 Years - In Search Of A Logo

78 votes

A component of the regular UI changes has been the changing / improving (IMHO) of the ScriptSpot logo. While early logo attempts were certainly not the best from a graphic design POV they also didn't do much to define what the site was.

The current logo is based on the idea that ScriptSpot is a global community. The dots surrounding the large blue ball signify people - like you - all around the world who contribute their tools for the rest of us to use on ScriptSpot.