Bitmap Tracking / Resizing

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-- No ""findItem"" function for

Which version of max do you use with ?

2020.1 Update

All recent bugs should be fixed in the newest version v1.76.00

Best,

Very good software, always speeds up the terrible map search, thanks pixamon!

THANKS ! SHOW !

Excellent script helped me a lot, wonderful before I suffered a lot with 3d studio max map paths, after that my productivity increased a lot.

THANKS ! PIXAMOON

Highly recommended !

Super useful and well done script. One of the few really good one.
Well spent money and Pixamoon support is on the same level - just great.
Rest scripts are also amazing!
Don't waist more time and just buy it - it is the best.

Great plugin, use it a lot at my works.

Very well helps to optimize the scene and computer resources. Thank you for the script!

Hi,

Please contact me via email pixamoon@gmail.com
Will send you instruction how to deactivate and move the license.

Best,
Pixamoon

Hi,

I would like to know how to moving my licene to other workstation.

Thank you in advance

Amazing script, huge huge time saver and assist when working with large scenes and maps.

I use it all the time to resize my bitmaps to optimize my scene.
Great timesaver!
And fast and friendly reply from the support too.

One of the best scripts I've used, saves me hours in render time and setting up files. Fantastic customer support as well

Useful tool. Thank you.

Does it have options for changing all the scene bitmaps filtering to none and change the vray normal maps gamma setting?

Hi MichelNo,

BTR doesn't have option to change bitmap filtering to none but you can simply do with one line of code:

for o in getClassInstances BitmapTex do o.filtering = 2

BTR can show and change gamma of any bitmaps - but to sort by class above where bitmap is located you need newest test version 1.72.15 or you can use also Gamma Organizer:
http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/gamma-organizer

Best,
Pixamoon

This script has save me tones of time, it works like a charm, highly recommended :)

Hi and thank you for good words,

Testing and finishing new full update 1.73 now. Should be ready before mid of April.

- new Filter by Asset Type or File Type
- new in Auto-Relink: find and relink tagged and files

Best,
Pixamoon

Definitely the best script to reassign maps to 3ds Max !

Regis 2000

This is one my main tools for dealing with heavy scenes/files. It's saved me hours of time. 5 stars

Hi,

Can you explain bit more. Which websites it should look on or just on google ?

What about other users: what do you think about it ? How many of you needs webs search integration ?

Best,
Pixamoon

Ps. Can you explain previous comment ? Please see may questions below.

Just had an idea of having an option to websearch a map by name, might be cool at least to me, I do it a lot for free assets I get.

the subject pretty much explains it, will it ever be? is it there now and I don't see it? because when I use the free merge and relink script my max freezes

Hi,

Merge and Relink is my other tool, I don't plan to integrate it here,

But can you explain me bit more about freezing, I didn't get any info about it so far.
1. which version of max do you use?
2. which version of windows ?
3. is there a lot of subfolders in the location where you merging from or in subfolders in one step lower location (eg max file D:\projects\ - one step lower: D:\ )? this can slow down a lot the process

Let me know.

Best,
Pixamoon

max 2017
when trying to run the demo I get
Known system exception
--desc: EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION etc

Hi,

Demo was not updated for long time. Full version is tested with 2017 and should work fine.

I'll take a look on demo next days - will try to match it to the newest full vesion.

Best,
Pixamoon

Hi, new demo version v1.65 is ready to download on: http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/873911?referral=pixam…

Best,

Hi Pixamoon,
Thanks for very nice script.

I need your help. I'm having trouble when start open the script. It takes 3-5 mins just to open the UI and when i use autorelink, it takes like forever, not responding and i have to exit max file.

I already put all the bitmap in the same folder on my local drive C ( using SSD )

Please reply to me back soon
Thank you

Hi,

If missing assets are network paths - please try to use My Locations option (press button on top + go to Settings and add your system drives and network locations - sample on main screenshot of BitmapTracking)
Second thing is - try to turn off full refresh (F button on left top of UI)

if this won't help please send me more info:
1. how many missing assets has that scene ?
2. are they network paths ?
3. which version of script and max do you use ?
4. what kind of assets has that scene ?

Please send me a screen shot or that file if you can. My email: pixamoon@gmail.com

Best,
Pixamoon

Hi Pixamoon,
Thanks for very nice script.

I need your help. I'm having trouble when start open the script. It takes 3-5 mins just to open the UI and when i use autorelink, it takes like forever, not responding and i have to exit max file.

I already put all the bitmap in the same folder on my local drive C ( using SSD )

Please reply to me back soon
Thank you

Hi, was wondering if you're looking into this? Cheers

Hi,
Corona support is ready.

Hi,
Added support for FStorm Bitmaps, still just test version 1.61.07
Let me know who wants to test it.

Few more tests and will publish it as 1.62

Cheers,
Pixamoon

Thank You for excellent script. Any chance to include IES maps tracking in future release?

Hey, thanks for support.

And yes, this will come with all types of assets support. Just need to find some free time :p
But first I started adding Corona Bitmap support (resize/convert/gamma etc)

Which function of Bitmap Tracking\Rizising do you need first for IES ?

Cheers,
Pixamoon

Which function of Bitmap Tracking\Rizising do you need first for IES ?

- Set Assets Path.. (to network share IES maps between computers for Backburner rendering).

Oki, I'll try to add this and render outputs too

For now you can use Library Track / Relink. It has support to all assets. It works for multiple max files and not currently opened, so you need to save max open in (or drag and drop to) Library Track / Relink -> make changes to paths and reopen.

Library Track / Relink is very similar to Bitmap Tracking / Resizing but for multiple max/mat files

If you want to I can send you test version before you buy.

Best,
Pixamoon

Ok, let me test.

Sure, Please send me your e-mail here or to pixamoon@gmail.com

Hi pixamoon,
"Bitmap Tracking / Resizing ...." doesn't find the "renderoutput" Asset type.
can you add this option?

A bit like the "Library Track / Relink ..."

Best.

Thanks for your purchase and suggestion.

I'm planning to add all assets support but bit later.
Core of the script has to be changed for that.

Thanks,
Pixamoon

can this script convert the bitmaps in a scene from tga to jpg ?

hi,

Yes, I just finished this in new version v1.49

You can buy it on my web:
http://www.pixamoon.com/shop/4587562584/bitmap-tracking-resizing-.../933…
or my turbosquid:
http://www.turbosquid.com/Search/Artists/pixamoon??referral=pixamoon

how to batch convert to JPG:
1. choose "Show image size" from right click menu
3. select files to convert
3. choose Convert -> JPG
4. select destination folder (script will create "convert-JPG" folder in there and place converted Jpegs inside.
5. paths will be relinked to new Jpegs

Best,
Pixamoon

Im getting the error "Unable to convert: undefined to type Name"
I was genuinely considering purchasing the script to make it easier migrating my model library to a new server. could you fix this issue?
Thanks

Hello,
I downloaded the demo version.
When I run the script a window "Collecting Info" appears and it starts collecting. When it reaches 261 of 311 I get an error :

MAXScript Rollout Handler Exception
! -- Unable to convert: undefined to type: Name

I also got this error

Hi, thanks for info.
I've changed a lot in code to add gamma support, so there can be still some bugs.

The error you wrote about should be fix now.
Please try new version 1.31 and let me know.

Thanks,

It works great now thanks! One thing id really love is to be able to actually rename the maps from within this script and then remap the paths. So by possibly placing the new name into a variable and the old into another, then renaming the source bitmap and then mapping all instances of the old path to the new path? Im no maxscript expert! the universal renamer tool that used to do this doesnt work anymore unfortunately.

fn renameBmpFile source target =
(
local sioFile = dotNetClass "System.IO.File"
local sysStr = dotNetClass "System.String"

if not (sioFile.Exists source) then messageBox "Bitmap File not exist!" title:"Warning" beep:off else
(
if sioFile.Exists target then messageBox "You already used this name!" title:"Warning" beep:off else
(
local bitmaps = getClassInstances Bitmaptex
if bitmaps.count == 0 then messageBox "No Bitmaps In The Scene" title:"Warning" beep:off else
(
local bmpArr = for b in bitmaps where isKindOf b.filename String and (sysStr.Compare source b.filename true) == 0 collect b
if bmpArr.count == 0 then messageBox "This Bitmap Is Not Assigned!" title:"Warning" beep:off else
(
sioFile.Move source target
for b in bmpArr do setProperty b #filename target
free bmpArr
)
free bitmaps
)
)
)
)
-- example
sceneMapString = @"c:\Users\Maps\Bark map.jpg"
newFileName = @"c:\Users\Maps\Wood_Bark.tiff"
renameBmpFile sceneMapString newFileName

I Found this on another forum if that helps :)

Also the ability to specify resize dimensions for textures that arent required in power of 2 values. id like to be able to resize banners and stuff to 256x512 to retain their editability in photoshop etc once they have been resized. Just a thought :)

Hey, Thanks for comments.

I didn't understand everything.
Did you mean to rename image file on the HDD (to the same or new folder), or convert to jpg with new names ?

But also if you want to repath whole models library it will be better to do it without opening max, just by changing paths in max file. There should be other script for that I think.

And by your second question to resize with 2 values. Did you mean to change aspect ratio ? Or just to resize if height bigger then 256 or and width than 512 ?
For now script resize if finds that height or width of selected is bigger then specified value.

Let me know.
P

Sorry it is confusing now i read it back haha.

Yes renaming the jpeg on the HDD from within Max and having max replace the references to the old name with the new name, so that you can rename your maps without having to reload them all individually.

As for the resizing, ive found that if you resize a map that isnt square (for example a banner) if you need to edit the texture its very hard because all the details become squashed if it isnt a square texture. So essentially the aspect ratio of the image yes.

Its a great script by the way, you seem very proactive in keeping it updated!
Thanks
Jack

ha, good ideas, will try to implement them soon.

Should it copy image file with new name (to keep original file) or just rename old one and replace scene/maxfiles paths ?

For resizing, I just need to add dialog window with more options (so there can be new aspect ratio too)

Thanks for good directions :)

Thats awesome thanks. Maybe copy the original map to the new directory and rename it there. This script will be a very powerful tool for people working on servers!
I cant wait to see what you come up with!
Thanks
Jack

Hey
Let me know what kind of auto renaming structure you want to use when you select multiple files?
Or just base name + suffix eg: name_001.jpg, name_002.jpg etc or more advanced ?

And check my new Library Track/Relink script. I'm just posting it now. It will wait for approval now.
It will be similar to Bitmap Tracking/Resizing but for multiple Max files at once, to Re-path,Rename, Relink assets for whole library Max files, without opening it in max.

Thanks for comments :)

Hi, maybe similar to other renaming scripts it would be good to have the options for custom prefix/suffixes as well as the option to have an incremental number added? Your new script sounds great! ill definitely take a look!
Thanks

Hi,
Ok, cool. Renaming files on HDD is next thing I'll add. Coming soon :)

Just finishing work on converting to tiled .tx and .exr with Bitmap to VRayHDRI translation.

cheers,

Oki,
Take a look on UI of Rename files on HDD. It's coming with preview to compare old with new filename.
What you think about options? Is it clear? Any more suggestions ?

Thats just UI, I'll try to find a time and finish it till end of next week.
Cheers,

hey man, sorry for delay,
I'll finish renaming by the end of this week.
Pixamoon

Hi,
Rename files almost ready....

Preview list is ready now,  Please test and let me know if all works fine.

Rename Files on HDD is ready now.

Please use it carefully - There is no undo to changes made on HDD.

This is another one of those excellent scripts that saves you alot of time!
Thanks!!

Thank You - now working.

I have full 1.01 version of this script. Strange, but it can't "see" VRayHDRI texture map applyed to VRay Dome Light.

http://imageshack.com/a/img904/9551/qIOUaw.jpg

Thanks for reporting this issue. Previews versions worked only with bitmaps in Bitmap Texture.

I've just added support for bitmaps in VRayHDRI and VRayBmpFilter. For everybody who bought it - please download new update v1.02 from your turbosquid accounts.

Demo version doesn't support VRayHDRI and VRayBmpFilter. Only in testing all asset mode.

Cheers :)

Maybe you can test with point cache (.pc2) or Alembic(.abc) instead of xmesh.

New version support .ifl - sequence image files - resize / copy / path replace.
Available only in full version: http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/876634

Other sequence assets, will be add in "All Assets Tracking" mode in future.

I ้'ve tested with sequence file. It will show all images when using with image sequence file.
And copy selected and change path only first frame when using with other sequence assets (tested with Xmesh ) ^_^

Thanks, very good point!
I'll fix sequenced images shortly.

But all assets are still in test mode. Xmesh files will fix it later.
Please let me know what kind of other types of asset do you use.

Thanks.

as your word says..its only rough design...using fileoutgamma will do it...but I had another way using dotnet. Kept your work hard friend. :)

Many thanks :)
I realy like your MiscBox Toolset! great collection in one!

And very nice way to use dotnet :) specialy dotnet windows without frame. Its dotnet, right ?
Is there some .ini file ? to remember my last settings (for eg. Symetry Weld, Trs.H etc) ?

Theres some resize methodes I found on other forum, something like this...

fn resizeImg theImg toFolder: sizeTo: = ---dadi single 
(	
      if sizeTo==unsupplied do sizeTo=256
	DestFolder=if toFolder!=unsupplied then toFolder else (getsavePath caption:"Select destination folder..." initialDir:maxFilePath)
	
	new_file_name = DestFolder +"\\"+ (getfilenameFile theImg) + ".jpg" 
		
	t_bmp = try (openbitmap theImg) catch()
	bmp_w = t_bmp.width
	bmp_h = t_bmp.height

		if bmp_w > sizeTo or bmp_h > sizeTo then
			(
			aspect_bmp = bmp_w / bmp_h as float
			if aspect_bmp > 1 then 
				(
				bmp_w = sizeTo
				bmp_h = sizeTo/aspect_bmp
				bmp_h = bmp_h as integer
				)
				else
				(
				bmp_h = sizeTo
				bmp_w = sizeTo*aspect_bmp
				bmp_w = bmp_w as integer
				)
		--txt = "Bitmap " + (filenamefrompath (theImg)) + " resized from " + t_bmp.width as string +"x"+t_bmp.height as string + " to " + bmp_w as string +"x"+bmp_h as string +"."
		--format "%\n" txt
			)
		
	n_bmp = bitmap bmp_w bmp_h filename:new_file_name
	n_bmp.gamma =2.2	
	copy t_bmp n_bmp
	save n_bmp
	close n_bmp
	close t_bmp
	new_file_name		
)
theFile="H:\\Try\\DSC_3168.JPG"
Dest="H:\\Try\\irms"

resizeImg theFile toFolder:Dest sizeTo:1024

you could also change .jpg to whetever image format you like.

Hey,

Batch resize function is done, but it will be available in final version.

Function you post is totaly correct. Its a basic idea of resizing. But has issue with one gamma 2.2 only and no control of jpeg compresion - (Gamma issue: there will be a problem if some images are loaded with gamma 1.0 (reflection, bump, normal)
- I fixed those issues and are ready in final. I hope :) Me and few friends are using this script since few years, no problems so far.

And yes, If you guys want to, I can add option to save in the same file format as original, no prob. For us was enough to have everything in jpgs.

Cheers,

Hi, is there a full version of this with the bitmap resizer? its the only feature i actually need.

Hi, I'm still working on my web/store. But if u need it now I can post it on my turbosquid later today or tomorrow:
http://www.turbosquid.com/Search/Artists/pixamoon

Script resize all bitmap types to JPEG now with quality 90. Is it ok for you ?.
And there is no override files check for now.
I'll work on those things later if more people are interested.
Best,

Hi, I post final v1.0 on turbosquid. If anybody interested:
http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/876634

This version is only for bitmaps, I have to test it more in all assets mode and add few things.

But resizing definitely works.

Is it possibility to work with Vray Proxies/IES/Xmesh ?

Hi,
This one works with bitmaps only. But I work on new version for all assets.

What you think about Bitmap Tracking/Resizing idea ?

And what will be useful for other assets: just paths sorting/renaming or find scene objects by assets file name too ?

Best,

Actually I just added "all assets mode" for testing only. (right click menu > Show all assets...)

Let me know how it works.

Cheers,