AutoPlace

Submitted by jos on Sat, 2012-05-26 09:49
8 votes
Version: 
1.1
Date Updated: 
06/14/2012
Author Name: 
Jos Balcaen

This is a script like autogrid. You can move, instance and copy objects all over the place! ShiftPress the button for options (move, instance, copy, lock rotation and lock scale)

How it works: select an object and press the button. click and drag (left-right = scale, top-down:rotation)

If you select multiple objects it will choose a random one.

tested on Max 2012/2013

Log :

2012-06-14 : new icon
2012-10-14: support for groups added

Todo:

Pivot mode only

 

Additional Info: 

how to install:
- Unrar the icons folder in the icon folder
2013 : C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2013\UI_ln\IconsDark
- Run the script autoPlace.ms
- You can find the script in Customize->User interface->Category:Custom
- Restart max if you dont see the icon or run the following command:
colorman.reInitIcons()

In case you have problems with the mzp file :
-unzip the mzp file
-run the smartplace.ms script.
-copy the images in the icon folder to C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\UI\Icons
-you can find the script in max :
Customize->Customize User Interface->Toolbars->Group:Main UI->Category:Custom
drag and drop this to a toolbar in max.

Video URL: 
Links
Homepage URL: 
http://josbalcaen.com/scripts/max/autoplace/
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icon.rar3 KB
autoplace.ms6.21 KB

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Submitted by wolfsoull on Thu, 2012-10-25 09:07.

thanks man! now works well,

thanks man! now works well, great script :)

jos's picture
Submitted by jos on Thu, 2012-10-25 08:42.

sorry

thanks for letting me know. fixed! my bad..

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Submitted by wolfsoull on Thu, 2012-10-25 07:22.

seems a great script, but in

seems a great script, but in my case i install it in 3dsmax 2012 and 2013 and in both give this error?

thanks for share it

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Submitted by MerlinEl on Mon, 2012-06-11 01:56.

Hi guys

Hi Jos. Nice work :-)

Here is my version

 

Leftmouse: Move on surface.
Rightmouse: Go to next object, or Exit.
Shift+Leftmouse: Dupplicate object.
Ctrl+Leftmouse: Rotation  

Lets learn togather, no prob :-D 

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object_distributor_v0.13.ms 5.58 KB
jos's picture
Submitted by jos on Fri, 2012-06-08 00:35.

thanks. If you have comments

thanks. If you have comments or idea's please share!

pokeka's picture
Submitted by pokeka on Thu, 2012-06-07 12:32.

Awesome Tool

It's exactly what i was looking for! It's good to place some drops at candle.
thanks man!

barigazy's picture
Submitted by barigazy on Sat, 2012-05-26 13:14.

I like that idea.Good job

I like that idea.Good job

bga

jos's picture
Submitted by jos on Sat, 2012-05-26 11:55.

thanx

Thanx barigazy. I needed this functionality for a editor-like tool where you can place props in the scene on houses. So why not sharing it? Good to know it works!

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Submitted by barigazy on Sat, 2012-05-26 10:59.

+1

Hey jos,
Very useful tool you have here and works great.
Thanks.

bga

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