Isolation Levels
Date Updated:
05/15/2014 Create nested isolations, go back and forth between them. Hope it helps.
Additional Info:
installation:
- close all open 3ds Max instances
- remove old versions of this script
- copy scriptfile "isolation_levels.ms" into 3ds Max startup folder (example: "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\Scripts\Startup")
- copy imagefiles "IsoLevels1_16i.bmp, ..." into 3ds Max usericons folder (example: "C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2012 - 64bit\enu\UI\usericons")
- start 3ds Max and open menu Customize > Customize User Interface > Toolbars (Category: # Scripts)
- create a new toolbar and drag and drop the commands "Isolation Levels - Backward, ... Forward, ... New Iso, ... Exit Iso" to it
- restart 3ds Max, enjoy
features:
- works as fast as the standard isolate
- number of isolations: infinite
- unlike the standard Isolation Mode, this script hides Xrefs while rendering in isolation
- hint: I find it very useful to put this script on the Alt+Q button and replace the old isolation function of 3ds max
- you can find the current isolation level in the title of the 3ds Max window, behind the scenename
script at work (old user interface, script has no extra window anymore):
to do:
- isolation state should be stored in maxfile
Version Requirement:
tested with 3ds Max 2012 Attachment | Size |
---|---|
isolation_levels_12.ms | 9.07 KB |
isolation_levels_23.zip | 3.55 KB |
Comments
Yeah, working great so far.
Yeah, working great so far. Thanks again!
One small nitpick: The floater stays on top not only in Max but also when I switch to other programs.
Thanks Andi
I've been using v11 for some time now, it's flawless :)
Okay, please try with version
Okay, please try with version 11.
New error
I receive the attached error when i run the script the first time i start max. If i evaluate the script it will work for any max file opened after this.
But if i restart 3dsmax, the error appears again...
Thanks
It is working as expected; good job :)
okay try again with version
okay try again with version 10.
dotNet exception
The script runs great until i close it's window.
After that, if i run the script again, it will show the attached error.
I updated the script.
I updated the script. Installation is now different, please read in description. I hope to find some more time today to test this version and also to add the ability to store the isostate in the scene.
Thanks a lot!
I agree with headd on both accounts, though navigating through the levels with the dialog works fine.
Initially hidden objects stay hidden, now. :)
There seems to be a bug if the user deletes meshes:
-- Error occurred in shutdownScript(); filename: Z:\software\3dsmax\maxplugs_new\isolation_levels_08.ms; position: 651; line: 34
-- Frame:
>> MAXScript dotNet event handler Exception:
-- Runtime error: Attempt to access deleted scene object <<
Thx for the great work!
I will try to fix this. For
I will try to fix this. For now just click on the button to prevent the error.